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A.J.D. De Lacey, PhD
Alex De Lacey is an Assistant Professor in Popular Music at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies. He holds a PhD and specializes in music sociology, focusing on grime and hip-hop performance practices. His work bridges academic research and artistic practice, including DJing with grime collective Over the Edge and running the DRUK event in Groningen.
Research Interests
De Lacey’s research explores live performance, censorship, and cultural transgression in grime and hip-hop. His acclaimed book Level Up: Live Performance and Creative Process in Grime Music (2023) examines London’s grime scene. He also investigates the role of pirate radio in shaping creative practices and the intersection of race, class, and migration in music subcultures. His interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnography, media studies, and cultural analysis.
Recent Publications
Recent articles and chapters span topics like pirate radio’s historical impact, racial dynamics in Australian grime, and public morality debates around UK drill music. His work appears in journals such as Popular Music and Global Hip Hop Studies.
Awards & Grants
No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials, though his research has gained attention through publications and media outlets.
Advising & Teams
No student advisees are explicitly listed. However, he collaborates with the Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies and actively contributes to academic and artistic communities through events like DRUK.
