Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper, songwriter, and record producer credited as a pioneer of grime and a leading figure in UK hip hop. Rising from Bow, East London, his self-produced debut album Boy in da Corner (2003) earned the Mercury Prize and platinum status. Hits from Tongue n' Cheek (2009), including "Dance wiv Me" and "Bonkers," brought him mainstream success with multiple UK number ones. He has released eight studio albums, collaborated with artists like Calvin Harris, Shakira, and Robbie Williams, and was appointed MBE in 2020.