DIZZEE RASCAL Vinyl & CDs

Review: Dizzee Rascal is back. The original grime innovator and long-time UK favourite has put together an electrifying new album, Don't Take It Personal, which comes via Big Dirte3 Records Ltd. As someone who enjoys legendary status he will also be judged against what he has already achieved but that's fine - this new album more than stands up. It finds Dizzie back to his best with effortless mic flow and tight lyricism as he ducks and dives in and out of several key UK sounds. It is a swagger, confident and captivating record from one of the best to do it.

Review: Grime might now be one of the biggest sounds in the UK music scene, but it arguably might never have been without the much earlier work of scene forefather Dizzee Rascal. The Londoner broke through just after the turn of the millennium and onto the international stage with his in-your-face bars, mashed-up dance sounds and big samples. Quite possibly his best work is Boy In Da Corner, the stunning Mercury Prize winning long player on XL that is now 20 years young. It gets a special reissue for the occasion with all the big ones like 'Fix Up, Look Sharp' present and correct, as well as a load of fine instrumentals.