Dizzee Rascal
Def Jux
Avails
- time period:
- 2008
- situation:
- open to ideas
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"ABC", as the Jackson Five once put it, "it's easy as 1-2-3": Dizzee Rascal's third album, Maths & English, is the most complete, intense and thrilling British hip-hop record ever made. Bar none. From the Korn-inspired metal guitars of the barnstorming first single "Sirens", to the vivacious Bugsy Malone-inspired backchat of Lily Allen (on the irresistible "Wanna B A G", every track on this album seems to find a new way of grabbing the listener's attention. But the amazing thing about "Maths & English" is the way the huge number of different styles and ideas that it showcases come together as the perfect vehicle for one man's voice. Read More...
Career Highlights
- Live Video from Pitchfork Festival 2008.
- Dizzee Rascal named "Best UK Male" at '07 MOBO Awards
- Dizzee Rascal slated to perform at NME Awards shows in 2008
- Big Day Out Festival 2008 to feature Dizzee Rascal
- Rolling Stone proclaims Dizzee Rascal to being wearing the hip-hop crown at SXSW.
- Review of Brooklyn show on Village Voice blog.
- Feature article in Format Magazine.