Dizzee Rascal: Grime Took Over The World! - Mo Gilligan Beginning Middle & End Podcast
Mo Gilligan
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Dizzee Rascal joins Beginning, Middle & End for an unfiltered conversation about the journey that changed British music forever.
From knocking on DJ Target’s door for second-hand records to creating Boy In Da Corner, Dizzee takes Mo Gilligan behind the scenes of the grime movement, revealing how pirate radio, youth clubs and East London shaped an entire generation. He opens up about clashing on the mic, producing legendary beats, winning the Mercury Prize as a teenager, and why he never fully understood the industry’s obsession with awards.
They also dive into working with Calvin Harris, touring with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, opening the door for UK artists overseas, sneaker collaborations with Nike, and the surprising stories behind iconic moments that fans have talked about for years.
0:00 Dizzee Rascal Freezes Meeting Beyoncé
0:26 Mo Gilligan’s First Time Meeting Dizzee
2:05 Growing Up Around DJ Target and Rinse FM
3:20 Becoming a Jungle DJ and Joining Nasty Crew
5:19 How Jungle and Garage Shaped Dizzee’s Sound
7:20 Why East London Produced So Many Artists
10:19 How Grime Spread Across London
13:11 Pirate Radio’s Role in the Birth of Grime
14:37 Meeting Kano Before the Fame
16:33 Clashing, Competition and Crazy Grime Raves
18:40 The Importance of Getting a Reload
19:33 The Grime Anthems Dizzee Secretly Produced
21:18 Creating the Iconic Boy in da Corner Cover
24:00 Winning the Mercury Prize as a Teenager
25:30 What Boy in da Corner’s Success Felt Like
26:52 Trolling David Blaine on the River Thames
27:36 Dizzee’s Honest Thoughts on Music Awards
30:38 Dizzee’s Early Nike Air Max Collaborations
32:55 Touring With Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and The Neptunes
33:19 Taking Grime to America and Around the World
35:17 How Touring Changed Dizzee’s Live Performances
36:28 Creating Dance Wiv Me With Calvin Harris
38:41 Going Independent and Reaching Number One
40:00 Did Dizzee Worry About Being Called a Sellout?
41:19 Refusing to Be Pigeonholed by Grime
43:00 How Independence Changed Dizzee’s Career
44:24 Meeting Chris Rock, Jay-Z and Other Icons
46:35 The Lessons Dizzee Learned From Jay-Z
47:38 Freezing in Front of Beyoncé
49:06 Reaching Multiple Generations With His Music
50:32 Dizzee’s New Album, Touring and Fatherhood
51:57 Experimenting With Tech House and Bass Music
53:28 Mo’s Full-Circle Moment With Dizzee Rascal
53:56 Subscribe to Beginning, Middle & End
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Dizzee Rascal: Grime Took Over The World! - Mo Gilligan Beginning Middle & End Podcast
Mo Gilligan
58,095 views
Dizzee Rascal joins Beginning, Middle & End for an unfiltered conversation about the journey that changed British music forever.
From knocking on DJ Target’s door for second-hand records to creating Boy In Da Corner, Dizzee takes Mo Gilligan behind the scenes of the grime movement, revealing how pirate radio, youth clubs and East London shaped an entire generation. He opens up about clashing on the mic, producing legendary beats, winning the Mercury Prize as a teenager, and why he never fully understood the industry’s obsession with awards.
They also dive into working with Calvin Harris, touring with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, opening the door for UK artists overseas, sneaker collaborations with Nike, and the surprising stories behind iconic moments that fans have talked about for years.
0:00 Dizzee Rascal Freezes Meeting Beyoncé
0:26 Mo Gilligan’s First Time Meeting Dizzee
2:05 Growing Up Around DJ Target and Rinse FM
3:20 Becoming a Jungle DJ and Joining Nasty Crew
5:19 How Jungle and Garage Shaped Dizzee’s Sound
7:20 Why East London Produced So Many Artists
10:19 How Grime Spread Across London
13:11 Pirate Radio’s Role in the Birth of Grime
14:37 Meeting Kano Before the Fame
16:33 Clashing, Competition and Crazy Grime Raves
18:40 The Importance of Getting a Reload
19:33 The Grime Anthems Dizzee Secretly Produced
21:18 Creating the Iconic Boy in da Corner Cover
24:00 Winning the Mercury Prize as a Teenager
25:30 What Boy in da Corner’s Success Felt Like
26:52 Trolling David Blaine on the River Thames
27:36 Dizzee’s Honest Thoughts on Music Awards
30:38 Dizzee’s Early Nike Air Max Collaborations
32:55 Touring With Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and The Neptunes
33:19 Taking Grime to America and Around the World
35:17 How Touring Changed Dizzee’s Live Performances
36:28 Creating Dance Wiv Me With Calvin Harris
38:41 Going Independent and Reaching Number One
40:00 Did Dizzee Worry About Being Called a Sellout?
41:19 Refusing to Be Pigeonholed by Grime
43:00 How Independence Changed Dizzee’s Career
44:24 Meeting Chris Rock, Jay-Z and Other Icons
46:35 The Lessons Dizzee Learned From Jay-Z
47:38 Freezing in Front of Beyoncé
49:06 Reaching Multiple Generations With His Music
50:32 Dizzee’s New Album, Touring and Fatherhood
51:57 Experimenting With Tech House and Bass Music
53:28 Mo’s Full-Circle Moment With Dizzee Rascal
53:56 Subscribe to Beginning, Middle & End
__________________
Welcome to my YouTube Channel!
Subscribe for brand new stand up, behind the scenes action, sensational podcast content and exclusives from the MOMO G Network.
Comment, like, share and tell us what you think.
Follow Mo on Twitter/Instagram: Twitter: mothecomedian | Instagram: mothecomedian
Like the page on Facebook: Facebook: mogilligan
Join the Mo Gilligan mailing list on www.mogilligan.com for updates on shows and events.