Dizzee Rascal’s Home Invasion (Video)

Two lucky comp winners from ‘The Sun’ and ‘Capital Xtra’ won the ultimate fan prize with Dizzee Rascal performing in their front room exclusively for them! Up close and personal was the order of the day, with Dizzee’s entourage taking over the winner’s homes. Dizzee is more used to playing massive events, but had no problem banging out the hits including ‘Love This Town’ for probably his smallest crowd ever.

UPDATE: @DizzeeRascal Blasts Radio 1 On Twitter

UPDATE: a Radio 1 “spokesperson” said; “”Radio 1 has given Dizzee huge support over the last decade, and while not every song can make the cut, we have playlisted three singles off his current album, so we were very disappointed and really surprised to read these comments.” (Source)

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From NME:

Dizzee Rascal has launched a scathing Twitter attack on BBC Radio 1.

In a series of tweets [above], the rapper criticised the station’s playlist decisions and also attacked the Live Lounge sessions.

Dizzee Rascal released his new album ‘The Fifth’ last month (September 30). As well as Williams, the album features collaborations with Jessie J, Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah, Bun B, Trae the Truth and Angel as well as songwriters Warren Okay ‘Oak’ Felder, Andrew ‘Pop’ Wansell, Jean-Baptiste Kouame and RedOne.

@DizzeeRascal – The British Masters – Chapter 10 (Noisey)

Esteemed music journalist John Doran meets Dizzee Rascal in the 10th and final chapter of the series of The British Masters. So far, John has interviewed some of the most influential and colourful characters in British popular music history, including Johnny Marr, Bryan Ferry and Adam Ant.

In John’s own words: “Cutting his teeth as an MC in his early teens, Dizzee wasn’t even out of school when he was one of small group of rappers and producers responsible for the birth of grime. Just 10 years ago he released the genre-defining ‘Boy in da Corner’ which deservedly won him the Mercury Prize. Since then he has turned his attentions almost effortlessly to the pop charts. With five number 1’s under his belt, I get the feeling he is only just warming up, and his eyes are squarely on the international crown.”

A Day In The Life Of @DizzeeRascal

After touching down in London from Miami, Rascal heads to London’s Roundhouse to rehearse his appearance with Jessie J and goes to BBC Radio 1 for an interview with Zane Lowe.

He then returns to the Roundhouse, where he is seen dancing backstage with R&B singer Brandy.

Dizzee’s album The Fifth is out 30th September.

ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: @DizzeeRascal – The Fifth

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The Fifth drops 1st July (preorder here). Check out the tracklisting below.

01. Superman
02. I Don’t Need A Reason
03. We Don’t Play Around f/ Jessie J
04. Good f/ Angel
05. Spend Some Money f/ Tinie Tempah
06. Arse Like That f/ Sean Kingston
07. Something Really Bad f/ Will.i.am
08. Goin Crazy f/ Robbie Williams
09. Bang Bang
10. Love This Town f/ Teddy Sky
11. H Town f/ Bun B x Trae Tha Truth
12. Heart Of A Warrior ft. Teddy Sky
13. Life Keeps Moving On
14. Here 2 China (Calvin Harris f/ Dizzee Rascal)
15. Bassline Junkie
16. Watch Your Back