Dylan Mills, aka Dizzee Rascal, is an English MC/producer and grime pioneer whose work blends UK bass and hip-hop. He remains a fixture in UK music and culture.
The Mercury Prize shortlist includes big names like Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney, Raye, and Florence + the Machine, while Lily Allen’s West End Girl is absent, prompting questions about the prize’s choices. The Independent notes the album’s critical acclaim and chart success, and the Guardian highlights the lineup’s blend of legacy acts and rising stars as the ceremony nears in Newcastle.