Grime pioneer Terror Danjah, who worked with Kano, Wiley and Ghetts, has died – reports

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “God bless all his family, I will let you know when I know more.” Born Rodney Price in east London, the producer was described as a “great uncle” of grime thanks to his work nurturing generations of talent, collaborating with early pioneers of the scene including Wiley, Ghetts, Jammer and Kano. Price swiftly became known for creating some of grime’s most distinctive sounds, including his trademark “gremlin”, a robotic cackle that added an extra dose of suspense. “I know it’s gonna take some wider thinking and maybe less intricate but at the same time, it’s all about timing because you can do what the Wileys, Tinies and Skeptas are doing; making music for the market and then making music for them.” He continued: “It seems as time goes on, people are accepting more of the underground culture because it’s becoming more of a norm. Ten or 15 years ago, there was a massive gap and now both sides are just merging into one big pot.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up In the same interview, he recalled an amusing anecdote of how Tinie Tempah, who rose to fame with 2010 singles “Pass Out” and “Frisky”, was coming to visit him at his home.