A genuine media disrupter, the satellite TV station Channel U was a Trojan horse-like presence among establishment gatekeepers, providing an audience-focused visual platform for Black British music beyond the capital. Although it struggled as a business due to legal battles and the authorities' watchful eye, Channel U helped launch the careers of numerous artists through its dedication to the early days of grime and UK rap in the early millennium. Read more via DJ Mag.
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