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Business Daily meets: Dizzee Rascal

Feb 5, 2024
18:27
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Dizzee Rascal, a pioneer in Grime music, discusses the rise of the genre and its impact on the UK economy. From its underground origins to becoming critically acclaimed, he reflects on the negative associations attached to Grime. Furthermore, he talks about his signing with Excel and winning the Mercury Prize, as well as the significance of UK hip hop and his influence on artists like Stormzy.
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  • Grime music has become one of the most commercially successful genres in Britain, contributing $2.5 billion to the UK economy.
  • Dizzee Rascal played a significant role in bringing grime into the mainstream with his groundbreaking album 'Boy in the Corner'.

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The Rise of Grime Music

Grime music, a genre that emerged in London in the early 2000s, has become one of the most commercially successful music genres in Britain, contributing $2.5 billion to the UK economy. The rapid growth of grime can be attributed to its overwhelmingly young artists who create music that resonates with their peers. Dizzee Rascal, considered a pioneer and the godfather of grime, played a significant role in bringing the genre into the mainstream with his groundbreaking album 'Boy in the Corner' at the age of 19.

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