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8.0
122303
8.0 |
Clash
Few other UK rappers can genuinely say they’re making some of their best work 20 years in the game – staying true to his roots while absorbing the sounds that currently defined East London, Dizzee has pulled off something special
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8.0
122314
8.0 |
Vinyl Chapters
In a word, this album is musically and culturally “rich”, as you need decent knowledge of grime music and culture to fully understand the plethora of samples, references and jungle-inspired intensity. Nevertheless, this 10-track album is musically mature and would be enjoyable even without this knowledge
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8.0
122331
8.0 |
NME
On this endlessly inventive seventh album, the east London MC assesses his enormous contribution while reminding everyone that he’s not done – not yet
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8.0
122486
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The Observer
The rapper continues his rehabilitation from a near-fatal flirtation with pop, stirring up elements of grime, drill, trap, garage and dubstep
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8.0
122495
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The FT
The rapper’s seventh album is as satisfying rhythmically as it is lyrically
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7.2
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7.2 |
Pitchfork
Three years after making an ostensible but half-hearted return to his roots, the grime icon more convincingly reconciles underground instincts with pop ambitions
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7.0
122433
7.0 |
DIY
Dizzee remains in touch with the youthful verve of earlier efforts with ‘E3 AF’
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7.0
122468
7.0 |
musicOMH
While it doesn’t quite display the finesse of his first three albums it’s a welcome trip down memory lane
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7.0
122302
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Although it’s not as vital as his early work, it’s a fun and confident return from one of the kings of grime. Long may he reign
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6.0
122368
6.0 |
Loud And Quiet
By and large, the project follows the Raskit template of high-definition bangers, all pristine 808 bass-weight and rattling percussion, purpose-built for playlisting next to the current crop of UK rap talent
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6.0
122370
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
His need to restate authenticity is depressing, having escaped expectations so fully
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