I see all that celebrity stuff now as whatever, man. What’s more important is that everyday people are liking my music, it’s got to that stage. I’ve worked really hard for a long time for it to come to this point, where I’m putting smiles on people’s faces, and I’m loving it. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
There’s a lot going on music-wise in L.A. It’s a wicked place to wake up, there’s sunshine, you go to the studio, see all these really talented producers. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
When I was growing up, it was ‘All Eyes On Me’ by Tupac and ‘Doggy Style’ by Snoop Dogg. I’ve met Snoop and he’s the best. They say you shouldn’t meet your idol – that definitely doesn’t apply to him. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
Sometimes you might get inspired by something, write about it, then later that lyrics sounds better on another beat. That’s happened a few times. Like ‘Dance Wiv Me’ – those lyrics didn’t start on that beat. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
My fans are lunatics. I encourage mosh pits, I encourage lunacy, I make music to let go to. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
In each genre, I’ve been around the biggest. In pop I toured with Justin Timberlake, with reggae it was Sean Paul; I toured with Jay-Z and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It’s all an education for me, to see how they do it. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote
People classify things and that’s fair enough. But if somebody wants to make something different, that doesn’t make them any less of an artist. Dizzee Rascal Read Quote