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Universal acclaim- based on 193 Ratings
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Positive: 169 out of 193
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Mixed: 9 out of 193
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Negative: 15 out of 193
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Feb 18, 2023This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 4, 2021Classic album the grime bible still the best uk rap album ever made. I luv u is one of the best debut singles ever released by any artist.
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Feb 27, 2020
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Feb 3, 2020Absolutely riveting flows and surprisingly satisfying and new sound accompanied by a unique voice and well mastered and catchy tracks “boy in da corner” is well worth a listen
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May 23, 2019A cornerstone in grime, british music, and hip hop in generals history. This album is a grimey, dark and spiritual journey through the streets of london. This album destroys americas monopoly over hip hop and is a criminally underrated piece of music
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Jun 17, 2018One of the greatest Hip-Hop albums to ever come from the UK, all coming from an 18 year old who started his own genre from this debut masterpiece alone.
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Apr 16, 2016Just because it's one of the first if it's grime genre doesn't mean it is good. This album is good but brings nothing new or better to the table. If there is another album to listen to i wouldn't listen to it but if you have nothing else to listen to, give it a try, you might like it.
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Dec 2, 2015Dizzee Rascal is very original unique real and raw. He spits real rap with crazy british slang and a perspective from the british gangs. This album is one of the most original rap albums.
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Oct 5, 2013The perfect grime album! Intelligent lyrics, sick flow and perfect beats. This album gives British hip hop a good name and is a must buy! If you love British hip hop and grime, then you will love this album.
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Jan 26, 2012The best album i have ever heard. Tells many different stories which rappers seem to lack. The sound is just great and would recommend to any rap fan especially UK rap fans.
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Jan 6, 2012
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AKAshFeb 22, 2009For this album to rated higher then classics from Nas, 50 Cent ( I dont want to even mention other names). I cant belive that true hip hop fans would even rate him in the same categroy . Lyrics are very average and his voice makes us (uk) sound like are voices aren't broken. Not a Hater just a Truth Teller.
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OllieHFeb 13, 2009Simply the best hip-hop (or whatever you want to call it) album I've ever heard. Dizzee's production is on par with that of El-p or Madlip (actually, he's way better than Madlib) and his rhymes are delivered with the grit and honesty. This isn't rap for the casual listener, this is dense, intelligent, and sincere hip hop.
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FrankDJun 1, 2008This album really kicks ass ! It´s one of the most original rap albums of all time. Don´t miss it !!!
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IrrelevantMay 22, 2008Michael C--I'm not disputing the merits of this album, necessarily, but your including "Eric B." on a list of rap giants is just plain ignorant, since Eric B. did not rap. Rakim rapped. But thanks for playing. Maybe you should review rap albums in the context of rap music only when you have some clue as to what you're talking about.
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brianLFeb 21, 2008Close to perfection, starts to slack off slightly after Fix Up, Look Sharp, but picks up right again at Hold Ya Mouf. this is probably the best connection into urban UK music most people can get. good thing he's talented.
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BarryPAug 23, 2007True they do sound stupid ash, probably some wannabe badboys or chavs. But there is no doubt this album is fuckin' wicked! Way better than his others, and better than any album Kano has released. It's rare to find so many songs on an album that i really like, there's about 8-9 out of 16 that i could listen to on loop one after the other. 'sikkkkkkkkkkkkkkk album bruv'.
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ashpJul 27, 2007'o all you guys chattin bout hip hop or garage and tryin to rate it by those standards better shh hut yuh muh', 'sikkkkkkkk album bruv 'sittin here' is a bad tune big up all my blazers!!!' 'standard dis album is big out here. no long ting straight up and down big' - to quote a few, do you know how stupid you sound seriously!
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ryans.Jul 2, 2007sikkkkkkkk album bruv 'sittin here' is a bad tune big up all my blazers!!!
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DanAJun 24, 2007An AMAZING album. Dizzee Rascal is a great artist and single handedly got me into the Grime genre.
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natahnaMar 6, 2007it is the best
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BlahBlahFeb 25, 2007My favorite album of all time
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RachelxxxJan 12, 2007well wat cn i sey except FKIN amazin!!!!this lad has so much talent lv im so much!!!!!!!keep it up Dizzy bbe xxxxx
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MichaelCDec 31, 2006
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[Anonymous]Nov 21, 2006first of all: this is a GRIME album, so all you guys chattin bout hip hop or garage and tryin to rate it by those standards better shh hut yuh muh. "boy in the corner" is a genre-defining masterpiece, one of the first releases able to catch the raw energy of grime on record, and probably the very first one to do so in a commercially successful way.
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PelicaineOct 28, 2006
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AdamSOct 3, 2006Proof positive that professional criticism is worthless. Listen to this album - you won't believe it. Track 6 ('Fix Up, Look Sharp') is the generally accepted "best" track on there.
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JustinDSep 16, 2006This is one of my all time favorites. Nothing else like it.
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GiovanniOAug 17, 2006I tried hard to like this album. I don't give a puck if he is from Mars, or Europe for this case: he sounds too silly for me and I have heard 100X better beats in Fruity Loops. Believe me this is whack.
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richardjJun 22, 2006Best British and Hip-hop album for years, only some underground stuff can compete, looking forward to the new one! This still works bvery well and doesn;t date which is weird for Hip-HOp stuff! Buy this you won't be disappointed!
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JimbozZ.May 26, 2006Best hip hop in years.
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SimonSMar 6, 2006WOW! This album had me dancing like a fool for days.
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MichaelRFeb 9, 2006Most original and gritty album ever. Clear to see the blend between electronic and the best and most real lyrics work superbly. clear to see he is the best british rapper ever produced
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MattPSep 5, 2005May be the most refreshing debut album of the new millenium.
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mattaMay 27, 2005Maybe a little overrated (not as good as The Streets or Roots Manuva) but still very original and pretty fun to listen to. Brand New Day and I Luv You are amazing.
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JordijordiSep 20, 2004Showtime is also good, but Boy in da corner is still the best...
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standinuptallSep 18, 2004this album is heavy stop dat is sik
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TaZzYRaScAlSep 2, 2004dizzee is heavy az man i luv im t bitz im hiz no1 fan coz all his lyrics r real, love ya dizzy xxxxxxxxx
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chrisjAug 20, 20042 is the number of songs that made my toe tap. i can't understand this guy!!! the sound of his voice makes my dog jump in the toilet.
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rtfreedAug 1, 2004A great CD! It's great from beginning to end. I really like Sittin' Here, I Luv U and Fix Up, Look Sharp.
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AndreasJul 17, 2004This is DIFFERENT and I love that, and it's really funky. For those who doesn't feel this album, I think u should give it more time. The great albums sounds strange in the beginning, but becomes better better, and I feel that "Boy in da corner" is one of those.
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LozzaLJul 4, 2004This album is OVER-RATED. The shit is straight weird. I thought it was rap/hip hop...what i got was...just crap...some people told me its Garage.like the Streets...but the streets shits all over this album.
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MaestroJun 29, 2004Wow, am I the only one who isn't feeling this? The instruments are dated, Pacman-esque burps and chirps. Matched with a flow, while clever, is infinitely clouded not by Rascal's slang, but his seal bark delivery. Unlistenable, aside from "Fix Up..."
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cablingJun 14, 2004da best beats around whether it is up or down
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jamiedJun 2, 2004in my eyes the best c d made in years also a superb new young mc on da music scene
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jimzMay 28, 2004this album is the biznuss!@! shouts from au
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ChronwellMay 26, 2004I think a few of these tunes could bump in clubs in the States. DR got that low budget Mannie Fresh production thing goin with the drum machines. Brilliant! Check out Wiley too!
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Skeemareppineastpappap!!!!!!watMay 18, 2004standard dis album is big out here. no long ting straight up and down big
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ElTopoMay 13, 2004This is some shit right here.
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Norma..frOmhollandyeahMay 1, 2004flex!!!!
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JojóApr 18, 2004Simply one of the best hip hop ablums ever.
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TracyOkelloApr 13, 2004I think Corners a heavy album I've recommened it 2 bare brehdas coz at 1st I didnt lyk him den I listened 2 his album and ya nah I fell in luv wid it Peace...xx Laydee T
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danielwApr 9, 2004dis albums nang but it cud do wit sum mixes feat wiley/roll deep but uva den dat its deep
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AkhilKApr 3, 2004WOW! The best damn rapper i have ever listened to. And not only are the beats and rythm the best i've heard, the lyrics actually make sense..once you understand them.
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s.w.e.dnastyMar 28, 2004dizzee rascal keep up the good work soldier the album is strong man , you could say yous a bad blad heheh
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dortrogMar 26, 2004trick boner
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waynefMar 22, 2004ill album
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RudeBoyMar 21, 2004wot more can u want, sick lyrics, crazy flows, and a message, that is very rare these days with many fickle rappers, OH I FORGOT where is he from ENGLAND, how old is he 19. OUT OF THIS WORLD .
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BobJMar 17, 2004Simply Pimp
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sophierMar 17, 2004shabby n tough
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briannasMar 2, 2004dis album is heavy! da riddim hold ya mouf is da bomb! Go geddit!!!!
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beccawFeb 29, 2004dope
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marksFeb 27, 2004this cd is the dogs bollacks!!!!! if you don't have it get it, u r missing out well bad!!!!!!!! this is the best album in the whole fucking world!!!!!
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hannahmellingFeb 27, 2004IT FUCKIN SICK N I LIKE IT A LOT
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AnonymousMCFeb 24, 2004raskit mercs dis album i'm ratin it @ 10 out of 10 cos its unique and aims @ whats really happening to the typical east, south london black man
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allyjFeb 18, 2004da album iz heavyyyyyyy !!! and dizzee iz propa buff *stop da violence increase da peace*
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DaCobraFeb 15, 2004Dutty album cant wait 4 wileys an all da rest 2 reach out daan eya trus Brapz 2 dizzee xx
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dopeyFeb 4, 2004dis iz fat i is nevz eardz anyting like tis blood! respect 2 any1 who iz lovin tiz cd az much az me
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rubysFeb 4, 2004dis cd is sick its hevy keep it up RASKIT!!!!!!!!
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rubysFeb 4, 2004dis cd is sick its hevy keep it up RASKIT!!!!!!!!
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rubysFeb 4, 2004dis cd is sick its hevy keep it up RASKIT!!!!!!!!
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rubysFeb 4, 2004dis cd is sick its hevy keep it up RASKIT!!!!!!!!
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rubysFeb 4, 2004dis cd is sick its hevy keep it up RASKIT!!!!!!!!
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JeremyBFeb 1, 2004Garage from a young star who's only beginning to rise. The hardest chainsaw blast lyrics and intelligent songwriting make Dizzee a sure thing. Fuckin' A!
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JamieWJan 31, 2004Go buy it!!!
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TimSJan 30, 2004Totally overrated. Don't believe the hype (this is feeble)!
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TKillahJan 30, 2004Hard to tha core, a boy is flyin high. Copd that cd in canada. G'd up shit. Big up dizzee, keep it underground 4eva. Rool deep.
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charlottesJan 29, 2004This album is da best iv bought in age. da best song is brand new day and jezebel cuz der like realy cool IM HIS BIGGEST FAN EVA!!!!!
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robertaJan 26, 2004original even in the darkest of corners.
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scottmJan 23, 2004it is sick........... i luv u is da best song. stop dat is class
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deecJan 22, 2004Went to London on vacation. Saw Dizzee while over there. Solid album, with outerworldly beats. Some people will hate but they need to expand their idea of what rap is. I never heard of garage rap but the album is tight.
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kanderseJan 22, 2004Don't believe the hype. Cheap beats and high-pitched British accent to not mean innovation. As bad as 'The Streets'.
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GilbertMulroneycakesInTheFieldJan 21, 2004
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WillBJan 21, 2004
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danielakabad-manDec 31, 2003dis is sum deep stuff g.dizzee rascal is a bad man!!!
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KayneWDec 21, 2003Hmmm....comin from a US point a view I think this CD is FRESH, EXCITING has HARDCORE BEATZ and most of all its got great party tunes and has lyrically serious tunes. Cop dis CD *Peace: 2004*
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StephanieLeighDec 19, 2003dis 1 of da best albums in istry an dizzee iz no.1 (i luv u dizzee)
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CraigGDec 17, 2003"Jus Sittin' Here" is the best track on the album it is a rude boy album rascal runs da underground scence ya dun no!
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MCBaDgEroneloveDec 12, 2003yo this is the don blud keep it up dizzee peace out
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adrianpDec 12, 2003this is of the hook your bless big it up and keep it up MC badger
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RapCzarDec 1, 2003Just grabbed the import, he's the real deal, highly original, it blows the wrapping off the CD.
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WugBobNov 16, 2003This is a fabulous album. Unproduced feeling rap, with innovative beats and original style. I don't listen to much rap, but when i hear a debut album like this one, it makes me feel i should.
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overratedNov 8, 2003Okay, but nothing special. Who are these critics, and why do they love rapping w/ a British accent so much?
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danlOct 18, 2003Dis album is fresh, fly and frenzied! Cant get enuf of dis s*it! Dizzee is simply da best! Roll Deeeep!
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dizzeez_gal_4evaOct 16, 2003dizzees ur lyricz r HETIC!!! u b keepin it raw man! bare sik!!! u got da "BLING~BLING!" xxx
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DylanMOct 5, 2003This album is a wicked debut album and one of those great garage acts out there. It's so surreal and Dizzee has such a young talent.
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McJonesySep 24, 2003Phat CD, Diz geez iz da bad bwoi of garage!!!!!
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stephenhSep 24, 2003no comments its a sick album
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MaartenWSep 23, 2003Yeah biatch, I'm from Belgium and I fuckin' like this shit. Finally another big album in HipHop. Fuck Ja Rule!!!!!
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LydiaSep 19, 2003dis album is def worth buyin its so different and the lyrics r heeeevy get it bst trak probs 10 or 12
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Awards & Rankings
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Q Magazine[A] strikingly stark and innovative debut. [Sep 2003, p.102]
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It all makes for a bleak spread, but Rascal rises up as a singular musical presence too brimming and perceptive to let the coarse world around him pass by untouched.
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BlenderHis hard-edged, dance-inflected debut makes East London sound like the new Dirty South. [Jan 2004, p.108]