Dizzee Rascal, born Dylan Kwabena Mills in 1984 in London, United Kingdom, is a pioneering British rapper, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his influential role in the emergence of grime music. Dizzee grew up in Bow, East London, where he began experimenting with music at a young age, drawing inspiration from UK garage, hip hop, and jungle. Bursting onto the scene with his groundbreaking debut album "Boy in da Corner" in 2003, he earned the prestigious Mercury Prize and wide critical acclaim, solidifying his position as one of the most innovative voices in British music.

Known for his energetic delivery, clever lyricism, and genre-blending sound, Dizzee has released multiple successful albums, including "Showtime," "Maths + English," and "Tongue n’ Cheek," boasting hit singles such as "Fix Up, Look Sharp," "Bonkers," and "Dance wiv Me." Over his career, Dizzee Rascal has been celebrated not only for pushing the boundaries of urban music in the UK but also for bringing grime and British rap to a wider international audience.