Dizzee began MCing on pirate radio and at raves at fifteen, but since his mainstream success he has distanced himself from the fledgling scene. Rascal grew up in the East End of London in south Bow in a council estate, raised by his single mother, a Ghanaian immigrant. Little is known about his father, though it is thought that he died when Mills was two. He attributes his musical development to a school teacher who allowed him to skip regular classes and spend time working on music on the school computers.
His music is an eclectic mixture of garage and hip-hop beats with an extremely broad palette of influences, ranging from metal guitars to found sounds, drill and bass synth lines, eclectic samples and even Japanese court music. His vocal performance is also distinctive, he uses a fast version of rapping (known as 'spitting') which blends elements from garage MCing, conventional rap, grime and ragga.
Dizzee Rascal has numerous rivals within the Grime scene, mainly from the Bow, East London area. A notable rival of Dizzee Rascal is Crazy Titch who produced and recorded a diss called "Just An Arsehole" which used the backing track of Dizzee's record of "Jus A Rascal".
Dizzee Rascal has had international endorsements deals with urban brand Ecko and designed his own shoe with Nike. He has also worked with cross genre artist, Beck, on a remix of the song Hell Yes.
He released his debut album in 2003, which was called Boy In Da Corner, winning him the 2003 Mercury Prize. His second album Showtime was released in 2004. His third effort, Maths and English was released in 2007. All three albums received critical acclaim. He experienced commercial success in 2008 when Dance Wiv Me reached the number one spot in the UK charts. His fourth album, Tongue n' Cheek was released in 2009, going platinum for sales exceeding 300,000 units in the UK. Dizzee Rascal's album The Fifth was released in 2013, the same year he received an honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University of East London.
In 2017, Rascal released Raskit, which as well as building on his sound heralded a return on some songs to the grime sound of his earlier albums.
Discography:
Studio albums:
2003: Boy in da Corner
2004: Showtime
2007: Maths + English
2009: Tongue n' Cheek
2013: The Fifth
2017: Raskit
2020: E3 AF
2024: Don't Take It Personal
Money Money
Dizzee Rascal Lyrics
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(Yeah, yeah)
Raskit and Skepta
Beats to the end, tryna get that cash
Yeah, goin' on dirty, goin' on stank
You throw a penny up the wall
Pick the money up off the floor
Tell the plug you need some more
Second time tonight
Tell him you need a better price
He said the weight is heavy
Tell him you need the exercise
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
Hey, stop that, start that, get that (what?)
No, we ain't ducking no get back
It's Rascal and Skeppy
With something peppery for your headback
Ain't no disrespect better dead that
Come through stuntin' and suttin' all jet black
Mandem hustlin' and crumblin'
Rollin' and bunin' that jetpack
Stumblin, lungs and lookin' all jet black
Old school east side brother I rep that
You go check that you'll get your neck snapped
All of them setbacks
Kept me on the tip of my crepes and I can't forget that
Forget my cheque and you will regret that
I get the cheque and they can't affect that
You better check that
This all correct up get that cheque back
You throw a penny up the wall
Pick the money up off the floor
You grip it, you flip it
Tell the plug you need some more
Second time tonight
Tell him you need a better price
He said the weight is heavy
Tell him you need the exercise
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
Go on then, go on then, we don't play (nah)
It's Skeppy and Raskit back with a brand new track, yeah, the London wave (smoke)
Everyday man follow me surfin' online tryna catch the wave (the wave)
Get baptised, make your whole crew capsize
Been bullying crews for days (greaze)
Tell that pussy'o stop talking rubbish
Man came in with the thuggish ruggish (greaze)
You cannot talk about the roads to a guy that's fuckin' done it (done it, done it)
Yeah, running around the street with a balley for the money
Baby fathers got the yutes with the swammy in the buggy (woah)
I'm the alpha omega, please
Take what's older, I slay, you freeze
Lay you out where you stay that's greaze
I don't ramp, I don't play and I do not bend
And I do not sway with ease
They can't sway me away from Ps
I want all of the smoke I'm wheezy
And I smoked about a thousand trees
Breathe easy you know my steez
E3 and Meridian Gs
Way I move so ghost I'm local but I'm thinkin' I'm overseas
Trying to seize some vitamin D
Dotting the Is and crossing the Ts
You're a joker, you can't be serious if you say you ain't got my pennies
You throw a penny up the wall
Pick the money up off the floor
You grip it, you flip it
Tell the plug you need some more
Second time tonight
Tell him you need a better price
He said the weight is heavy
Tell him you need the exercise
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
My money right
Wait 'til I get my money right
Ha ha!
Just like that
They never saw it coming
We don't talk for the sake of talkin'
We just get it done
Yutes in the ends, tryna get that cash
East, North, South, West
Big up your chest
Goin' on dirty, goin' on stank
The song “Money Right” by Dizzee Rascal and Skepta is an anthem about getting one’s finances in order. The lyrics convey both artists’ hustle mentality and their determination to earn money by any means necessary. The song starts off with the chorus, “My money right, wait 'til I get my money right” and then goes on to describe the different tactics they use to make money. They throw a penny up the wall and pick the money up off the floor, grip it and flip it, and then tell the plug they need some more. They hustle hard and negotiate prices to get the best deals.
As the song progresses, the two rappers talk about their past struggles and how they had to overcome setbacks and obstacles to become successful. They express their disdain for those who talk about the streets but have never actually lived that life. The song closes with Dizzee Rascal saying “Yutes in the ends, tryna get that cash, goin' on dirty, goin' on stank,” which shows their support for the youth in their community who are trying to make money in any way possible, even if it means doing things that aren’t necessarily legal.
Overall, “Money Right” is a hard-hitting song that speaks to the struggles of making ends meet and the drive to succeed no matter what. It showcases the talent and grit of two of the UK’s top grime artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Aww, shit
Starting the song with an exclamation to capture the listener's attention
(Yeah, yeah)
Acknowledging a hype feeling in the air
Raskit and Skepta
Introducing the two artists behind the song
Beats to the end, tryna get that cash
Focused on the goal of making money and making music until the end
Yeah, goin' on dirty, goin' on stank
Emphasizing the rough and unpolished style of their music
You throw a penny up the wall
Taking a gamble with a small amount of money
Pick the money up off the floor
Being resourceful and not letting any money go to waste
You grip it, you flip it
Taking control of the situation and making money work for you
Tell the plug you need some more
Asking for more product to sell
Second time tonight
Highlights the amount of work and effort put in throughout the day
Tell him you need a better price
Negotiating to get the best deal possible
He said the weight is heavy
Acknowledging the difficulty and physicality of the job
Tell him you need the exercise
Turning a negative into a positive and using the physical labor to get in shape
My money right
Stating the importance of having enough money to live freely and comfortably
Wait 'til I get my money right
Looking forward to achieving financial stability and security
Hey, stop that, start that, get that (what?)
Encouraging action and movement towards achieving success
No, we ain't ducking no get back
Refusing to avoid confrontation or challenges
It's Rascal and Skeppy
Reminding listeners of the two artists on this track
With something peppery for your headback
Promising something bold and impactful to listeners
Ain't no disrespect better dead that
Avoiding any unnecessary conflicts or disrespect
Come through stuntin' and suttin' all jet black
Arriving in style, flashy and unapologetic
Mandem hustlin' and crumblin'
Describing a group of guys who are working hard and breaking down obstacles
Rollin' and bunin' that jetpack
Enjoying the rewards of their hard work and lighting up something special
Stumblin, lungs and lookin' all jet black
Feeling the effects of the activity and effort put in
Old school east side brother I rep that
Showing loyalty and pride to the artist's roots and community
You go check that you'll get your neck snapped
Warning people to be careful and respectful or else face the consequences
All of them setbacks
Acknowledging the challenges and obstacles faced during the journey
Kept me on the tip of my crepes and I can't forget that
Remembering the hard times and staying grounded
Forget my cheque and you will regret that
Emphasizing the importance of receiving payment for the work done
I get the cheque and they can't affect that
Taking pride in one's achievements and being independent
You better check that
Encouraging listeners to double check their finances and hustle to get their money right
This all correct up get that cheque back
Ensuring that all is right and ready to receive payment
Go on then, go on then, we don't play (nah)
Reacting to challenges with a willingness to take action and fight back
It's Skeppy and Raskit back with a brand new track, yeah, the London wave (smoke)
Announcing a new song and showing pride in their hometown
Everyday man follow me surfin' online tryna catch the wave (the wave)
Referring to the artist's popularity and following in the digital world
Get baptised, make your whole crew capsize
Challenging others to step up and face the consequences
Been bullying crews for days (greaze)
Showing dominance and control over others
Tell that pussy'o stop talking rubbish
Calling out those who talk but don't take action
Man came in with the thuggish ruggish (greaze)
Showing toughness and aggressiveness to gain respect
You cannot talk about the roads to a guy that's fuckin' done it (done it, done it)
Showing that experience speaks louder than words in some situations
Yeah, running around the street with a balley for the money
Working hard and being resourceful to make ends meet
Baby fathers got the yutes with the swammy in the buggy (woah)
Describing the harsh reality of some people's lives and the need to survive by any means necessary
I'm the alpha omega, please
Putting himself in a position of power and control
Take what's older, I slay, you freeze
Showing dominance and control over others
Lay you out where you stay that's greaze
Warning others to observe respect or face the consequences
I don't ramp, I don't play and I do not bend
Placing importance on being tough, stoic, and immovable
And I do not sway with ease
Emphasizing the artist's steadfastness and unwillingness to be influenced
They can't sway me away from Ps
Referring to staying focused on getting paid and making money
I want all of the smoke I'm wheezy
Desiring to face all challenges head-on and emerge victorious
And I smoked about a thousand trees
Describing the experience and lifestyle of the artist
Breathe easy you know my steez
Mentality of a successful hustler who is disciplined, strategic and cunning
E3 and Meridian Gs
Representing the artist's roots and community
Way I move so ghost I'm local but I'm thinkin' I'm overseas
Describing one's state of mind and ambition as being beyond the narrow-mindedness of their locale
Trying to seize some vitamin D
Focusing on obtaining the essentials and pushing forward
Dotting the Is and crossing the Ts
Making sure everything is in place and nothing is overlooked
You're a joker, you can't be serious if you say you ain't got my pennies
Demanding payment and not letting anyone take advantage of the artist's work and time
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Sylvian, Dylan Kwabena Mills, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga
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