Dizzee Rascal

Updated 22 September 2023 

Birth Name: Dylan Kwabena Mills
Date of birth: 18 September 1984
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
Occupation: Rapper, MC, songwriter, record producer 
Genre: British, hip hop, Grime, Bassline, UK garage


Biography & Career  
Dizzee Rascal, born Dylan Kwabena Mills on September 18, 1984, in Bow, London, is a renowned British MC and rapper celebrated for pioneering grime music while blending elements of UK garage, bassline, British hip-hop, and R&B into his work. His debut album, "Boy in da Corner" (2003), earned him the prestigious 2003 Mercury Prize and remains a classic in the grime genre. Subsequent albums like "Showtime," "Maths + English," and "Tongue n' Cheek" received critical acclaim and achieved platinum status. Dizzee boasts five UK number-one singles, including "Dance wiv Me," "Bonkers," "Holiday," "Dirtee Disco," and "Shout." Born to a Nigerian father and Ghanaian mother, Dizzee faced challenges in his youth, leading to multiple school expulsions but eventually found solace in music. He began creating music on his school's computer and participated in music workshops during the summer holidays. His unique fusion of influences, from grunge to drum and bass, contributed to his distinct style. Dizzee's impact on the music industry extends beyond his chart-topping success, as he played a significant role in the emergence of grime as a genre with social and political relevance.  

Dizzee Rascal's songs

• "Fix Up, Look Sharp"
• "Dance Wiv Me" (featuring Calvin Harris)
• "Bonkers" (with Armand Van Helden)
• "Holiday"
• "Dirtee Disco"
• "Shout" (featuring James Corden)
• "Sirens"
• "Goin' Crazy" (featuring Robbie Williams)
• "Love This Town" (featuring Teddy Sky)
• "Bassline Junkie"
• "Hype" (with Calvin Harris)
• "Space"
• "Money Right" (with Skepta)
• "Don't Gas Me" (from the EP "Don't Gas Me")
• "Stop Dat"
• "I Luv U"
• "Just a Rascal"
• "Holiday" (featuring Chrome)
• "Pagans"
• "Couple of Stacks"