Boy in da Corner

by Dizzee Rascal

Boy in da Corner cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 July 2003
  • Label: XL, Matador
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 56:59
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 13 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Boy in da Corner' captures the harsh realities of East London street life through aggressive, rapid-fire lyricism and jagged electronic production. The record pioneers the frantic sound of early grime by pairing raw vocal delivery with cold, syncopated basslines.

Genres

Descriptors: crime, electronic, grimy, bassy, minimal, rap, experimental, abrasive

Tracklist

  1. Sittin' Here (04:05)
  2. Stop Dat (03:40)
  3. I Luv U (04:05)
  4. Brand New Day (03:59)
  5. 2 Far (03:07)
  6. Fix Up, Look Sharp (03:44)
  7. Cut 'Em Off (03:54)
  8. Hold Ya Mouf (02:53)
  9. Round We Go (04:13)
  10. Jus' a Rascal (03:28)
  11. Wot U On? (04:50)
  12. Jezebel (03:36)
  13. Seems 2 Be (03:46)
  14. Live O (03:34)
  15. Do It! (04:05)

Credits

  • Nick Huggett - coordinator [a&r co-ordination for xl recordings / platinum projects]
  • Nick Detnon - coordinator [executive a&r co-ordination for belly of the beat productions], photography by [montage]
  • N. Cage - engineer, mixed by, producer [additional production]
  • Mike Marsh - lacquer cut by
  • Dean Chalkley - photography by [sleeve]
  • Ben Drury - sleeve, design [logo]
  • Dizzee Rascal - written-by, producer

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