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    Channel U rose to prominence and kept us glued to our TV screens.

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    The Rise And Rise Of Grime: A History Of The UK Genre

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    4. Channel U rose to prominence and kept us glued to our TV screens.

    A channel was launched on British satellite television in 2003, which was dedicated to playing Grime and UK Hip-Hop. It was home to early music videos by future stars such as Tinchy Stryder and Wretch 32.

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