Joshua Osborne

Sir Spyro has been a cornerstone of the grime scene since its early days. He began his career as a club DJ, joining the Rinse FM roster in 2005. After perfecting his craft as a selector, he began producing, tagging the tracks he made in Fruity Loops with a distinctive Sounds of The Sir ident. For a few years he kept his beatmaking on the back burner, touring the world as a DJ for his childhood friend, U.K. chart-topping MC Tinchy Stryder. But in 2016, he returned to production with credits on some of the biggest tunes in grime: Ghetts’s MOBO-nominated single “Ya Dun Know Already,” and “10/10” by P Money, a track where U.K. garage breaks into an epic orchestral drop.

As well as working with the veterans, Spyro has always had time for younger artists — hear him on “Scary,” Stormzy’s darkest track to date. His latest offering is “Topper Top” with former Roll Deep member Killa P, dancehall/grime MC Lady Chann, and mysterious newcomer Teddy Bruckshot. The tune is savage and infectiously aggressive, and it’s accompanied by a visual that’s a strong contender for one of the best grime videos ever.

Listen now: Stormzy, "Scary"