Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    These barren videogame shoot-out beats and textures don't do him justice. [17 Sep 2004, p.76]
  2. Showtime’s length dilutes the bursts of exotic spice and flavor laced throughout.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Negative: 4 out of 34
  1. AndyS
    Aug 8, 2006
    10
    u cant stop dis boi is gotta phat voice and e's beats so catchy get em sme gd tunes 2 roll deep 2
  2. Pelicaine
    Oct 28, 2006
    9
    This CD is another great package from Dizzee. Although I enjoyed the beats more on Boy in Da Corner, these beats are more varied. He carries This CD is another great package from Dizzee. Although I enjoyed the beats more on Boy in Da Corner, these beats are more varied. He carries on the Showtime theme throughout the album, as opposed to just making a bunch of interchangeable song found on a lot of hip-hop albums today. All in all, not as impressive as ...Corner, but recommended to its fans. Here's looking toward Maths and English...... Full Review »
  3. MichaelR
    Feb 9, 2006
    9
    Fuckin goog but not as good as boy in da corner.Some good beats and still superb lyrics.Slightly more mainstream but it is still a class act. Fuckin goog but not as good as boy in da corner.Some good beats and still superb lyrics.Slightly more mainstream but it is still a class act. 'mone the rascal. Full Review »