Dizzee had moved on by second album Showtime (2005), then
gloriously gate-crashed the pop mainstream with “Bonkers”, staying true
to London language even as his delight at his success beamed from global
stages, and he repaired to Home Counties and Miami homes. Since Raskit
(2017), though, the former Dylan Mills has tried to reclaim lost
ground. If a recent walking tour of Bow had something of Charlie
Chaplin’s curious inspection of Kennington on a flying visit from
Hollywood, this seventh album reinforces Dizzee’s effort to reconnect
with his roots, and secure respect in the now booming grime scene he
helped create. “I’m a fucking serious rapper,” this brilliant pop star
recently told NME, clearly fearing the issue was in doubt.
30 October 2020
Album: Dizzee Rascal - E3 AF
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