Showtime
by Dizzee Rascal
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34

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  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. AntoineD
    Sep 16, 2004
    0
    no good
  3. jasont
    Sep 18, 2004
    5
    What's the big deal??? Showtime, like it's predecessor, is NOT a revolutionary album by any means. Dizzee does NOT break new grounds lyrically, and his delivery is derivative of better british emcee's such as Roots Manuva. The beats are clunky and obviously made with a Korg triton. boo.
  4. AdamX
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    The last British hope... Showtime expands on Boy In Da Corner lyrically but not in innovation, but how can we expect so much in a sophomore release? Dizzee's talent is still astonishing and he will only grow better with forthcoming albums... nuff respect to the guy... "Imagine" is a absolute masterpiece
  5. Andreas
    Apr 23, 2005
    9
    The boy is crazy, but the result is awesome music. Dizzee is 10 years ahead off the rest, and this is as future as you get it. The beats is off the hook, and you will discover many different layers in his lyrical universe as you explore it. My favorite songs is "Face", "Respect me" and "Learn".
  6. 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 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 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......… Expand
  7. arogers
    Nov 3, 2004
    9
    i fink diz cd iz heavy n dizzee rascal iz sooooo sexy n he has an amazin voice
  8. Martijn
    Sep 11, 2004
    9
    I do think Boy in da Corner is better. But this album is still great...
  9. Logan"3Gs"CaptainAhabDirtyBirdEsq
    Sep 14, 2004
    9
    Boy in the Corner is still his best, but Showtime is still a very strong album, & one of the best of the year. Dizzee's flow is fantastic, & there are plenty of excellent songs.
  10. jammabamma
    Sep 26, 2004
    9
    A little more main stream, but it still doesn't mean that people that don't get it think its crazy shit. This album seems to be influenced a little bit by his appearance on Basement Jaxx's "Lucky Star" (which isn't all that bad, by the way), with new things like scratching, more foot tapping samples, and singing. Don't worry, Rascit is wicked strange, but A little more main stream, but it still doesn't mean that people that don't get it think its crazy shit. This album seems to be influenced a little bit by his appearance on Basement Jaxx's "Lucky Star" (which isn't all that bad, by the way), with new things like scratching, more foot tapping samples, and singing. Don't worry, Rascit is wicked strange, but he's not doing the singing. The only complaint I have with this album is that I can't tell if Rascal is changing his sound a bit to keep it fresh, or he's just becoming more mainstream. Oh well, for now its still great, but his third effort will tell if he isn't losing his freshness from "Boy in Da Corner".… Expand
  11. JamieK
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    Very heavy fucking phat beats nuffin can stop dis man blad has been able to rise out of the grime to becom a wel nown mc big up to him
  12. 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. 'mone the rascal.
  13. Zac
    Nov 14, 2004
    7
    Good Lyrics, SHIT beats, they're that bad...... sound so unprofessional....... come on, ur can afford better equipment!! VERY AVERAGE BEATS...
  14. SGold
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    Best rap album of 2004, no question. All people can talk about is Mike Skinner but Dizzee is twice as talented and this album is as good as his debut if not better.

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#15 Best Album of 2004
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#63 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. 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. PopMatters
    90
    Aside from a couple of hiccups (the clunky R&B of "Get By", the silly call and response of "Knock Knock"), it's every bit as good as Boy in da Corner, and sometimes even better.
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  3. Alternative Press
    100
    It's the urgency of [Dizzee's] brash Brit patois that dares you not to decipher it. [Jan 2005, p.114]
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