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The Story of Dizzee Rascal

From Boy in da Corner to centre stage, Dizzee Rascal breaks down his life and career with Zane Lowe, featuring key collaborators, famous fans and key moments.

Dizzee Rascal breaks down his life and career with Zane Lowe - from being a pirate radio MC in Bow, to performing at the centre of the Olympics opening ceremony in front of 900 million people. Dizzee's route has taken him via all the major festivals, collaborations with the biggest names in UK music, a Brit Award, 4 number ones and a platinum seling album. His sound has moved from the angry, dark underground, to the bouncy and upbeat mainstream.

With the help of friends and collaborators Zane hears about Dizzee growing up in East London, his time at school and how he won the Mercury Prize aged 19. We listen back to some early pirate radio mixtapes, hear him rapping over drum n bass aged 15 and playing to a global audience at London 2012.

In his own words, Dizzee digs deep into his past and gives us a glimpse into the journey that led this Boy in da Corner to centre stage. We also hear from some of the music elite he's worked with along the way including Armand Van Helden, Arctic Monkey Matt Helders, Tinie Tempah, Tinchy Stryder, Jessie J and Angel.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 8 Feb 2015 21:00

Music Played

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Jus' A Rascal

    • Boy In Da Corner.
    • XL.
    • 10.
  • Adventures of Stevie V

    Dirty Cash (Money Talks)

    • Dirty Cash.
    • Mercury.
  • Dizzee Rascal

    Fix Up, Look Sharp

    • Fix Up, Look Sharp.
    • XL.
  • Dizzee Rascal & Arctic Monkeys

    Temptation

    • Maths + English.
    • XL / Beggars Banquet.
    • 12.
  • Dizzee Rascal

    Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris and Chrome) (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome)

    • Dirtee Stank.
  • Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden

    Bonkers

    • Bonkers.
    • Dirtee Stank.
    • 1.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 Sep 2013 21:00
  • Sun 15 Sep 2013 21:00
  • Sun 8 Feb 2015 21:00