Dizzee Rascal

DJ Fresh almost quit music

Music Gossip

25 May 2012

DJ Fresh nearly quit music after getting bored with the drum and bass scene. The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker went through a period where he became disillusioned with the genre he made his name in, but got through it when genres started crossing over in…

DJ Fresh: Dizzee is dynamite

Music Gossip

24 Apr 2012

DJ Fresh thinks Dizzee Rascal is "dynamite" on every record he appears on. The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker collaborated with the rapper for his new single 'The Power' and was blown away by the way he brought "character" to the song. Fresh…

Tinie Tempah going back to basics

Music Gossip

19 Apr 2012

Tinie Tempah is going "back to basics" on his new album. The 'Pass Out' hitmaker has promised the record, which is provisionally titled 'Demonstration', will have a more "raw, indie, underground" sound than his 2010 debut 'Disc-Overy', and admitted…

Dizzee Rascal's US album

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Dizzee Rascal's next album will be his most American yet. The British rapper is busy making his fifth studio record and wants it to have more of a US-feel, so is basing himself in Miami, Florida, and working with top American producers. He said…

New Order to work with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah

Music Gossip

27 Feb 2012

New Order are to team with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah for a re-working of 'World in Motion'. The reformed band are planning to rerelease their 1990 World Cup hit to coincide with the Euro 2012 soccer tournament and have approached the two stars…

Florence Welch's BRITs musical

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Florence Welch views the BRIT Awards as like a "stage musical". The Florence And The Machine singer - who scooped the Critics' Choice Award in 2009 and Best Album for 'Lungs' in 2010 - will perform at tonight's (21.02.12) ceremony, where she is…

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin on new album

Music Gossip

15 Feb 2012

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin Harris to "come up with something" for his new album. The rapper worked with the producer on his first ever UK number one, 'Dance Wiv Me', and again on his track 'Holiday' from his 'Tongue N' Cheek' album, and is keen to…

Dizzee Replaces Snoop Dogg at Snowbombing festival

Music Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Dizzee Rascal has replaced Snoop Dogg on the bill for Austria's Snowbombing festival. 'Drop it Like it's Hot' rapper Snoop was due to appear at the annual music and snowboarding event in the Austrian town of Mayrhofen but has pulled out after…

Basement Jaxx not looking for album guests

Music Gossip

6 Nov 2011

Basement Jaxx haven't lined up any guest stars for their new album. The duo have had worked with numerous singers, including Dizzee Rascal, Kele Le Roc, Siouxsie Sioux and Yoko Ono, on their tracks, but while they have started their seventh album…

Calvin Harris' marathon 24 hours

Music Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Calvin Harris played four shows in 24 hours at the weekend. The 'Acceptable in the 80s' hitmaker admitted he had learned to sleep whenever he could to get through the gruelling shows, which took place across North America and the Caribbean. He…

Plan B avoids ego

Music Gossip

22 Aug 2011

Plan B doesn't feel "special", despite counting Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Noel Gallagher among his fans. The 'She Said' singer finds it astonishing how many huge stars are impressed with his music, but has vowed never to get big headed and…

Dizzee Rascal releasing new album next year

Music Gossip

16 Jul 2011

Dizzee Rascal is "definitely" releasing a new album next year. The 'Dance Wiv Me' rapper - whose last record, 'Tongue N' Cheek', came out in 2009 - has been taking time out from the music industry this year, but he is "looking forward" to starting…

Dizzee Rascal has Superman ambitions

TV Gossip

10 Jun 2011

Dizzee Rascal wants to "be Superman" - but he doesn't think he could get the hairstyle right. The 'Bonkers' hitmaker would love to be like the flying superhero - famed for wearing blue and red, a cape and wearing his pants on the outside of his…

Dizzee Rascal doesn't want US success

Music Gossip

29 May 2011

Dizzee Rascal doesn't want to break America because he wants to be able to relax there. The 'Dance Wiv Me' rapper has just returned from a holiday in the states and he admitted the luxury of not being recognised made him think twice about trying to…

Dizzee Rascal can't find Calvin Harris

Music Gossip

28 May 2011

Dizzee Rascal wants to work with Calvin Harris again but he can't get in touch with him. The pair teamed up on the rapper's hits 'Dance Wiv Me' and 'Holiday' and Dizzee admitted he is desperate to collaborate with the DJ again, but his pal is too…

Dizzee Rascal wants to write autobiography

Music Gossip

23 May 2011

Dizzee Rascal is planning a "no holds barred" autobiography. The 26-year-old rapper has already released four albums and set up his own record label and Dizzee admits he would love to share his life story about how he grew up on a London council…

Perfectionist Dizzee Rascal

Music Gossip

17 May 2011

Dizzee Rascal won't release his new album until he is completely satisfied with it. The British rapper has yet to follow up his fourth record, 2009s 'Tongue N' Cheek', and although he hasn't even begun work on any tracks, he won't release it until…

Dizzee Rascal to star in sitcom?

TV Gossip

16 Mar 2011

Dizzee Rascal is being targeted to star in his own sitcom. Damon Beesley and Iain Morris - who created E4 teen comedy series 'The Inbetweeners' - have held a string of meetings with the 'Bonkers' hitmaker, as they believe his life would make the…

Dizzee Rascal appreciated cheesy hits

Music Gossip

5 Feb 2011

Dizzee Rascal likes making "cheesy" music. The 'Bonkers' hitmaker insists he is happy to make commercial pop music with mass appeal, though he admits his attitude now is very different to his view earlier in his career. He said: "I've done a bit…

Dizzee Rascal's X Factor blast

TV Gossip

16 Sep 2010

Dizzee Rascal has blasted 'The X Factor' for exploiting contestants. The rapper - who is a judge on rival show 'Must Be The Music' - insists his programme allows hopefuls to record music on their own terms, unlike the ITV competition, which locks…

BT Digital Music Awards nominations announced

Music Gossip

19 Aug 2010

Dizzee Rascal, Cheryl Cole and Gorillaz have been shortlisted for this year's BT Digital Music Awards. Nominations for the awards - which celebrates the rising importance of the internet in music - were opened to public vote today (19.08.10), with…

Dizzee Rascal plays Edinburgh show

East London rapper set for Edge Festival show

14 Aug 2010

Fix up, look sharp. The East London rapper that Jeremy Paxman once called ‘Mr Rascal’ (he was a slightly ill-advised guest commentator on Newsnight’s Obama special), is coming to town. Corn Exchange, 08444 999 990, Thu 26 Aug, 7.30pm, £20. Part of…

Dizzee Rascal blasts grime tag

Music Gossip

2 Aug 2010

Dizzee Rascal doesn't understand why he was called a "grime" artist. The 'Bonkers' hitmaker insists the genre doesn't exist and he has many diverse influences and inspirations affecting his music. He said: "Everyone called it grime, but I didn't.

Dizzee Rascal's Tinchy influence

Music Gossip

23 Jul 2010

Dizzee Rascal "kicked down doors" to help other grime artists. The British rapper - who was recently nominated for a second potential Barclaycard Mercury Prize for fourth studio album 'Tongue N' Cheek - thinks he contributed to the grime genre…

Dizzee Rascal tougher than Cowell

TV Gossip

21 Jul 2010

Dizzee Rascal is a tougher judge than Simon Cowell. The 'Bonkers' rapper is a panellist on new TV talent show 'Must Be The Music' and though he struggled to be honest with aspiring singers at first, he claims he can now be harsher than the music…

The xx, Biffy Clyro and Dizzee Rascal among favourites for 2010 Mercury Music Prize

Spotify playlist: Mercury Music Prize 2010

20 Jul 2010

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Mercury Prize was announced today. The £20,000 prize is awarded to the best album of the last 12 months, as chosen by a panel of music industry members. Among the 12 acts competing for this year's prize are…

Dizzee Rascal leads Mercury nominations

Music Gossip

20 Jul 2010

Dizzee Rascal and Paul Weller are among the artists nominated for this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The 'Bonkers' hitmaker - who previously scooped the coveted accolade for his 2003 LP 'Boy in da Corner' - would love to cap off a triumphant…

Grimewatch: Tinchy Stryder vs Dizzee Rascal

Two of the biggest names in British music compared

16 Jul 2010

In anticipation of their appearances on the Fringe’s Edge Festival, Nicola Meighan puts two of the biggest names in British music head to head

T in the Park 2010: Silver Columns, Yeasayer and Empire of the Sun

T in the Park blog

12 Jul 2010

Why the long face, T in the Park goer? Trench foot and tent sores getting you down? That growing campsite/cat litter smell of ammonia making your eyes water? Still not quite recovered from the concussion of that flying bottle? (One of Team List got…

Comfortable pop star Dizzee Rascal

Music Gossip

12 Jul 2010

Dizzee Rascal used to think of "pop" as a "dirty word". The British rapper - who emerged onto the pop scene from a background of underground raves and pirate radio station appearances - admits his opinions about pop music have changed as he has…

T in the Park 2010: Running order

7 Jul 2010

If you're heading to Balado this weekend you'll want to see this - the full running order for Scotland's mightiest music festival. Please note that the running order is subject to change, so we'll try to keep it as up to date as possible.

Dizzee Rascal's festival mob

Music Gossip

4 Jul 2010

Dizzee Rascal "always gets mobbed" when he plays at Glastonbury. The 24-year-old 'Bonkers' rapper - who performed at the iconic festival in Somerset, South West England last weekend - has been a big fan of the music event since performing with the…

Dizzee Rascal ready for Glastonbury

Music Gossip

25 Jun 2010

Dizzee Rascal isn't "nervous" about playing Glastonbury. The 'Holiday' rapper will be performing on the Pyramid Stage at the world famous music this weekend, and will be sharing the limelight with headlining acts such as Gorillaz and Muse. The…

Dizzee Rascal joins Edinburgh Fringe

Music Gossip

10 Jun 2010

Dizzee Rascal has been added to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe line up. The 'Dirtee Cash' star will be among the performers at the annual Scottish arts event, along with Flawless - a dance troupe who found fame winning UK TV talent show…

Dizzee Rascal has metal wish

Music Gossip

8 Jun 2010

Dizzee Rascal wants to do a heavy metal album. The 'Bonkers' rapper revealed that he is inspired by a lot of bands from the unlikely genre, and that he may explore rock music further in the future. He told Zoo magazine: "I've thought about doing…

Dizzee Rascal wants Manson duet

Music Gossip

2 Jun 2010

Dizzee Rascal wants to explore his dark side with Marilyn Manson. The `Dirtee Disco' hitmaker has admitted the goth rocker is at the top of his list for a collaboration and believes a duet could be one of his biggest ever projects. He said: "I…

Dizzee Rascal to replace U2 at Glastonbury?

Music Gossip

24 May 2010

Dizzee Rascal is being lined up to replace U2 at this year's Glastonbury festival. The 'Bonkers' rapper has been asked by the British music event's organiser Michael Eavis to fill in for the Irish band after frontman Bono had emergency back surgery…

Desperate fan Dizzee Rascal

Music Gossip

22 May 2010

Dizzee Rascal has a secret fascination with 'Desperate Housewives'. The 'Holiday' hitmaker admitted he loves watching the US TV show because he has a huge crush on actress Eva Longoria Parker, but can only get away with tuning in if he's in the…

Dizzee Rascal's worldwide target

Music Gossip

21 May 2010

Dizzee Rascal wants to conquer the world. The 'Holiday' hitmaker is delighted with his success in the UK and not only does he want to do well in America, he thinks he will be able to sell a lot of records in other countries too. He told BANG Showbiz…

Dizzee Rascal wants US success

Music Gossip

14 May 2010

Dizzee Rascal has vowed to crack America. The 'Holiday' hitmaker believes he can be just as big a star in the US as he is in the UK but is in no rush to make his breakthrough Stateside. He said: "I'll take my time man but yeah, it will happen.

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian are T in the Park 2010 headliners

The Prodigy, Jay-Z and Vampire Weekend also on Balado festival bill

23 Feb 2010

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian will headline the main stage at T In The Park 2010. Other major acts on the bill include Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy and Jay-Z. The festival dates are Friday 9th. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The campsite is…

Riton

20 Jan 2010

Sugarbeat is joined by the bass heavy electro madness of Riton (pictured), as showcased on the infuriatingly catchy ‘Computer Juice’ collaboration with Seiji, for a riotous mix of hip hop beats and acid squelches. Support comes form Ibiza Rocks in house…

Music highlights of 2009

7 Jan 2010

Best bit of something for nothing When Spotify let UK users sign up for free this February, the floodgates were open for hours of random music searches. (Beatles, Fugazi, Metallica, no; Battles, Can, Phantom Band, yes) Non-stop, customised radio – and…

Dizzee Rascal's princely pal

Celebrity Gossip

8 Nov 2009

Dizzee Rascal identified with Prince Harry. The 'Dance Wiv Me' rapper - who met the British royal backstage at this years O2 Wireless festival in London - said that out of all of the celebrities he'd met, Harry, 25, was the friendliest. When…

Down-to-earth Dizzee Rascal

Celebrity Gossip

27 Sep 2009

Dizzee Rascal insists he's still in touch with his roots. The 'Bonkers' rapper grew up in a tough neighbourhood in East London, and even though he now lives in a more affluent area and is enjoying phenomenal success, Dizzee has not forgotten where he…

Dizzee Heights - Dizzee Rascal interview

24 Sep 2009

Erstwhile underground sensation, critical darling and now serial chart-topper Dizzee Rascal, aka Dylan Mills, has just notched up three MOBO Award nominations to complement his three consecutive number one singles. Fame has not phased him, however, and…

Urban Legends - MOBO Awards 2009 come to Glasgow

24 Sep 2009

‘You’ve heard of us, even if you don’t know it yet. Remember that boy driving you mad on the bus, playing music on his mobile at full volume? He’s listening to us. So is his sister, his best mate, his best mate’s older brother and his teacher. We make…

Dizzee Rascal’s YouTube Hits

24 Sep 2009

A selection of Dizzee’s most colourful moments, available for posterity on YouTube.

Ambitious Dizzee Rascal

Celebrity Gossip

14 Sep 2009

Dizzee Rascal thinks he can be as famous as Michael Jackson. The 'Bonkers' hitmaker - who won a Mercury Prize in 2003 for his debut album 'Boy in da Corner' - is extremely ambitious and hopes to have a music career which rivals the success of the…

Hear this! - Upcoming gigs and albums Autumn 2009

10 Sep 2009

SEPTEMBER 14 Sep Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 After ‘retirement’, Glastonbury and gigs converting Coldplay fans to the joys of rap music, his masterful album trilogy is now complete. 14 Sep Muse The Resistance The band’s fifth album, it’s tinged…

Exposure: Northern Xposure

3 Sep 2009

Feted by The Culture Show, name-checked by the urban music press, respected by an army of sometime tour-mates and artists they’ve played alongside (including Dizzee Rascal, Naughty By Nature, Estelle, The Roots and Amy Winehouse) and still based in the…

Dizzee Rascal relies on instincts

Celebrity Gossip

29 Aug 2009

Dizzee Rascal admits he writes "s**t" songs. However, the 'Fix Up Look Sharp' star will never release them because he has learned not to listen to the advice of those around him and to rely on his own instincts. He told FHM magazine: "I've made…

Dance man Dizzee Rascal

Celebrity Gossip

25 May 2009

Dizzee Rascal would rather get people dancing than be a role model. The 'Bonkers' rapper doesn't mind being regarded as an influential person to young people, but would prefer to make an impact on their social lives. He said: "I hope I can inspire…

Dizzee Rascal's on stage smoke

Celebrity Gossip

17 May 2009

Dizzee Rascal was stunned to be offered drugs on stage. The 'Dance Wiv Me' rapper was left bemused when a fan invaded his live performance to hand him a marijuana-filled cigarette, known as a spliff, at a recent festival. He said: "I get some…

Sounds of this summer at the Big Top

30 Apr 2009

The Isle of Wight will be filled with the sound of music during its upcoming festival, with four more acts being added to the line-up for Saturday 13th June. The Big Top will showcase the likes of Mercury Rev, the Buffalo natives whose eccentric…

Tom Jones' Dizzee duet

Celebrity Gossip

27 Dec 2008

Sir Tom Jones wants to duet with Dizzee Rascal. The singing legend is a big fan of the British rapper and would love him to appear on one of his tracks. He said: "I like his song, 'Dance Wiv Me', it's a British rap, which is great. It doesn't have…

Biffy Clyro headline Rockness 2009

11 Dec 2008

If all the world’s a stage, there are an impressive amount of players lining up to showcase their wares in Scotland over the coming months. Local lads, Biffy Clyro will take to the stage as one of the headliners of RockNess, setting out their stall in…

Biffy Clyro to headline Rockness 2009, with festival stretching to three days

28 Nov 2008

Scottish band Biffy Clyro have announced that they will be headlining the final day of RockNess 2009. The festival, which takes place in Dores on the eastern banks of Loch Ness, is set for June 12th, 13th and 14th in 2009, growing from two days to three…

Autumn Music Preview 08 - Rock’n’roll agony aunt

18 Sep 2008

Dear List, I’ve just bought the tightest keks in Europe and a vest so day glow it could send a Geiger counter wild at 50 paces. Flag me up some how now danceable indie gigs at which to flash my hot new garb. Beth, Maryhill. Flaunt your new dapper…

Bow Selecta - Dizzee Rascal Interview

22 Jul 2008

He’s worked with Arctic Monkeys and Calvin Harris while giving British rap a good name. With his own record label on the rise, urban music star Dizzee Rascal tells Miles Johnson about a life of grime.

The Edge Festival announces line-up

5 Jun 2008

The line up has been announced for The Edge Festival, the new August music festival which replaces T on the Fringe. The festival takes place in August throughout the capital in various venues ranging from Cabaret Voltaire to the Corn Exchange.

Dizzee Rascal

21 May 2007

HIP HOP For many the turn of the new millennium was a bleak time for British music. A mixture of saccharine garage, imported nu metal and Travis had ripped the spine from the charts, leaving a charmless corpse and no respite in sight. Few though…

Hitlist - The best rock, pop, jazz & folk

21 May 2007

Sparklehorse The Smokey Mountains are home to Mark Linkous (pictured) a wayward music force whose magical sound invokes thoughts of Robert Wyatt and Syd Barrett. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Tue 5 Jun. (Rock & Pop) Nouvelle Vague Who would have though covers…