Searxng/Dot Rotten Music UK grime pioneer Dot Rotten, real name Joseph Ellis, dies at 37. Remembering the artist behind "Overload" and his impact on London's underground sound. March 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - UK grime artist Dot Rotten, born Joseph Ellis, has passed away at the age of 37, according to confirmation from his family. Dot Rotten was a significant figure in the early grime movement, helping to define the raw and gritty sound that emerged from London's underground music scene in the 2000s.