Dizzee Rascal (born Dylan Kwabena Mills MBE, 18 September 1984, Bow, East London) is a British rapper, MC and producer widely credited as a founding figure of grime. His self-produced debut Boy in da Corner (2003), released when he was just 18, won the Mercury Prize and is regularly cited as the definitive grime album. Over eight studio albums he has moved between raw grime, pop-crossover anthems and back again, collecting a Brit Award for Best British Male (2010) along the way.
Dizzee Rascal released the surprise four-track EP 'I Invented Grime', including the single 'Co-Sign', months after his eighth studio album 'Don't Take It Personal'.
Dizzee Rascal toured the UK celebrating the 15th anniversary of 'Tongue N' Cheek', performing the album in full at venues including the Eventim Apollo in London.
Alongside the Tongue N' Cheek anniversary tour announcement, Dizzee released a new Bonkers EP featuring previously unreleased remixes, including a collaboration with Leeds-based DJ Buckley.
Dizzee Rascal released his eighth studio album 'Don't Take It Personal' on 9 February 2024 via his own Big Dirte3 imprint, featuring JME, D Double E, P Money and BackRoad Gee.
Dizzee Rascal took his 'We Want Bass' tour to Australia, New Zealand and Asia, performing hits from across his catalogue in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
