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
Stop Dat
Dizzee Rascal Lyrics
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Been there, done that had that (what?)
He's got a Nokia, take that, (what?)
Rude mouth, loud mouth watch that, (what?)
Pretty girl, buff girl, doggy that, (what?)
Dizzee Rascal's on the format, (what?)
Bad manners get a backslap (what?)
I call the shots like top cat, (what?)
Come a rude boy come prove that (what?)
Boy in da corner, I'm that, (what?)
New school nigga, cool bloke yeah (what?)
Best friend, soulmate, wats that? (what?)
Girlfriend, wifey done that (what?)
You can't know me, know that (what?)
Dedication to show that (what?)
Chuckin' MC's like stones
Bad boy forever like Sean Puffy Combs
Inside, outside, runnin' all zones
Set trend, get girls like Tom Jones
Brake bones, brake your house, wifey's home
Yeah it's wifey don't leave me alone
that boy's arrogant send for da chrome
Come bare-foot like Fred Flintstone
You got a big gun? Come bring it out
Butterfly-knife come along fling it out
We could jus do it old school, swing it out
I suggest you best start winging out
Who's that? Wat's that boy in my eye?
Yea man, quick man, start spreadin' out
Kidnapped, takin rascal's hideout
Cold sweat, tie you up, get burnt out
Boys, girls start movin'
Come on, Girls, boys start movin'
Alright don't stop, don't stop, 'til it's hurtin'
Come on don't stop, don't stop, 'til your bleedin'
Alright boys, girls start your ting'
Come on, Girls, boys start your ting'
Alright don't stop, don't stop, 'til it's hurtin'
Come on don't stop, don't stop, 'til your bleedin'
Alright boys, girls start movin'
Come on, Girls, boys start movin'
Alright don't stop, don't stop, 'til it's hurtin'
Come on don't stop, don't stop, 'til your bleedin'
Alright boys, girls start your ting'
Come on, Girls, boys start your ting'
Alright don't stop, don't stop, 'til it's hurtin'
Come on don't stop, don't stop, 'til your bleedin'
Alright
Got a screw face all night all day
Screw face kids brothers aren't paid
Screw face means kid why you waste away
Screw face means get out my way
Screw face means you don't know me
What you lookin at what's your beef?
Screw face means I'm not havin' it
Screw face means I'm not a chief
Screw face means I'm not happy right now
that's why no smile was used
Screw face means I'm not pleased
Screw face means I'm not amused
Screw face means I just wanna walk not talk
Screw face means I just wanna leave
When I act off, ain't my screw face, gimme space
Screw face means let me breathe
I got sick flows
Make an MC have to walk on his tip-toes
Life ain't always nice
That's how shit goes
You know we're goin on black
'Cause we're black crows
And I can't be seen with these sick hoes
We're bustin us mic 'til your chick goes
You are not, not gonna be 'til we kick toes
Your girl's the same as all bimbos
Freak's and nymphos
I got an idea, make dough on the spot
I mean right here
Lock your girls up in for da whole year
You can bring drama cause I don't know fear
I'm violent, feels so clear
Move to the mic, Mc's are like, "Oh dear"
Some try catchin' me but they're not near
Not ever, not now, or not here way too hot here
(Ayy rudeboy, ayy Mark)
Look, yo girls, ladies, do da butterfly
Shake your batty low, shake your batty high
Don't ask me who, where, when or why
Wanna see a batty raise high to da sky
Look, yo girls, ladies, do da butterfly
Shake your batty low, shake your batty high
Don't ask me who, where, when or why
Wanna see a batty raise high to da sky
“Stop Dat!!!” is a signature track from Dizzee Rascal, released in his debut album, Boy in da Corner. The song is a high-energy grime track, featuring a fast-paced, bouncing beat with clever wordplay and confident lyrics. The song starts with Dizzee Rascal brimming with arrogance and superiority, calling out to anyone to “Stop dat, Start dat, Get dat”, referring to himself and his music. The track then transitions into a boasting lyrical rap that is both humorous and menacing, as he thrashes MCs like stones and comes off as cold-hearted while talking about abducting someone and taking their money.
The song revolves around the concept of “screw face,” which means having a scowling and intimidating expression. Dizzee Rascal uses this as a symbol of his toughness and uncompromising attitude, which he thinks he needs to survive on the streets. He also talks about the butterfly-knife weapon, which he suggests that his rivals should “come along and fling it out,” to fight on equal terms. “Stop Dat!!!” is a powerful and energetic song that established Dizzee Rascal’s reputation as one of the most original and influential grime artists in the UK.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop dat
Stop doing that
Start dat
Start doing that
Get dat, wah?!?
Why don't you get it?
Been der done dat had dat, wah?!?
Why are you doing something that someone else has already done?
He's got a nokia, take dat, wah?!?
Why are you jealous of someone's mobile phone?
Rude mouth, loud mouth watch dat, wah?!?
Be careful with what you say because you can offend people
Pretty girl, buff girl
Good looking girls
Doggy, dat, wah!?!
What about the unattractive ones?
Dizzee Rascal's on da format, wah!?!
Don't underestimate Dizzee Rascal
Bad manners get a backslap, wah?!?
Someone who has bad manners deserves to be disciplined
I call da shots like top cat, wah?!?
I have control of the situation
Track and stack whores done dat, wah?!?
I've dealt with many disloyal women
Come a rude boy come prove dat, wah?!?
If you want to try to prove yourself, come and face me
Boy in da corner, I'm dat, wah?!?
I'm the man in charge
Loose school lyrical bow-cat, wah?!?
I'm a street-smart and adept rapper
Best friend, sole mate, wats dat?, wah?!?
What does it even mean to have a best friend or a soulmate?
Girlfriend, wifey done dat! , wah?!?
I've had both girlfriends and wives
You can't know me, know dat! wah?!?
You can't understand me completely, accept that
Dedication to show dat! wah?!?
I'm fully committed to demonstrating that
Chuckin' MC's like stones
I'm defeating other rappers easily
Bad boy forever like Sean Puffy Combs
I'm a tough guy just like Sean Puffy Combs is
Inside, outside runnin all zones
I'm crossing many areas with my success
Set trend, get girls like Tom Jones
I'm popular and attracting many women
Brake bones, brake your house, wifey's home,
I can be violent and destructive, so watch out
yes wifey don't leave me alone
I'm possessive and want my wife to be with me all the time
Dat boy's arrogant send for da chrome
I'm very confident and may carry a gun
Come bare-foot like Fred Flinstone
I'm not impressed by your fancy shoes
You got a big gun?
Are you threatening me?
Come bring it out
Show me your gun
Butterfly-knife come along fling it out
A knife won't scare me either
we could jus do it old school Swing it out
We can fight with our fists
I suggest you best start winging out
You should run away now
Who's dat? Wat's dat boy in my eye?
What or who is bothering me?
Yea man, quick man, start spreadin out!
Move away from me quickly
Kidnapped, takin rascal's hideout
I'm in hiding for my safety
Cold sweat, tie you up, get burnt out!
I'm threatening you with violence
Yeaoooooh!!!
Expressing excitement and energy
Boys, girls start movin'
Everyone should start moving
Alright don't stop, don't stop, till it's hurtin'
Dance with energy and enthusiasm
Come on don't stop, don't stop, till your bleedin'
Keep going even if it hurts you
Alright boys, girls start your ting'
Start doing your own thing
Alright don't stop, don't stop, till it's hurtin'
Continue pushing yourself
Come on don't stop, don't stop, till your bleedin'
Keep going even if it hurts a lot
Alright boys, girls start movin'
Everyone should start moving together
Look, yo girls, ladies do da butterfly, shake your battie low, shake your battie high
Girls should dance with a specific style and flaunt their curves
Don't ask me who, where, when or why
I don't need to explain anything
Want to see a battie raise high to da sky
I want to see a girl dance really well
Got a screw face all night all day
I'm not happy and look angry all the time
Screw face kids brothers aren't paid
Being angry all the time doesn't help anyone
Screw face means kid why you waste away
Being angry all the time is a waste of time
Screw face means get out my way
I want people to leave me alone
Screw face means you don't know me,
People don't really know me or my situation
what you lookin at what's your beef?!?
Why are you staring at me? What's your problem?
Screw face means I'm not havin it
I won't accept this situation or action
Screw face means I'm not a chief
I'm not a leader or in charge
Screw face means I'm not happy right now
I'm angry and dissatisfied
Dat's why no smile was used
I'm not smiling because I'm not happy
Screw face means I'm not pleased
I'm unhappy with the situation or person
Screw face means I'm not amused
I'm not entertained or enjoy this situation
Screw face means I jus want to walk not talk
I want to be left alone to my own thoughts
Screw face means I jus want to leave
I want to go away from this situation or person
When I act off, ain't my screw face, gimme space
Sometimes I act off, but it's not because of my angry face. I just need space sometimes
I got sick flows
I'm a very good rapper
Make an MC have to walk on his tip-toes
I intimidate other rappers and make them scared
Life ain't always nice
Life can be difficult or unpleasant
That's hoe shit goes
That's the way things are in life sometimes
You know we're goin on black
Get ready to do something dangerous or risky
Cause we're black crows
Our group is known for being tough
And I can't be seen wit these sick hoes
I won't associate with unattractive people
We're bustin us mic till your chick goes
We're going to keep rapping until your girlfriend leaves
You are not, not gonna be
You're not going to make it or succeed
Till we kick toes
Until we die or are defeated
Your girl's the same as all Bimbo's, freak's and nimpho's
Your girlfriend is like other promiscuous women
I got an idea, make dough on the spot
I have a plan to make some money quickly
I mean right here
We can do it right now
Lock your girls up in for da whole year
Keep your girlfriend away from me for a long time
You can bring drama cause I don't know fear
I'm not afraid of any violent situation
I'm violent, feels so clear
I'm a violent person and it's obvious
Move to the mic Mc's are like oh dear
When I start rapping, other rappers get scared
Some try catchin me but they're not nere
People try to compete with me, but they're not even close
Not ever, not now, or not here way too hot here
I'm unbeatable and you can't touch me
Look, yo girls, ladies do da butterfly, shake your battie low, shake your battie high
Girls should dance and show their moves
Don't ask me who, where, when or why
It's not necessary to ask questions
Want to see a battie raise high to da sky
I like seeing girls dancing provocatively
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Kwabena Mills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jm131
This will go down as the best grime track ever
Reg Rets
@sweet enough TV ha jokes
Reg Rets
No it won’t but okay
Boulevard Sound
@Shyam Vaghela hahaha, literally all non-dizzee fans rose from the dead when that dropped.
Shyam Vaghela
Nah I prefer bonkaz lol
Boulevard Sound
This one is on par with ICE RINK for me
ZMC Film
how the fuck is this not recognised as one of the best grime tunes ever made. the views should be through the fucking roof
ZMC Film
its the only good grime album. grime aint album music, the best grime is in radio sets and clashes. but this song still dont get enough rec
Madbrad200
ZMC Film bro Boy in Da Corner is commonly called the best grime album ever.
AIDEN_js
Never listened to grime when stuff like this came out, was too young tbh. Everyone that listens to grime now though needs to listen to old bangers like these, they're so good.