Boy in da Corner

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Boy in da Corner
Boy in da Corner cover
Studio album by Dizzee Rascal
Released July 21, 2003
Recorded 2003
Genre Hip hop, grime
Length 57:21
Label XL (UK), Matador (U.S.)
Producer Dizzee Rascal, Mr. Cage, Chubby Dread, Taz, Vanguard, Passion
Professional reviews
Dizzee Rascal chronology
Boy in da Corner
(2003)		 Showtime
(2004)
Singles from Dizzee Rascal
  1. "I Luv U"
    Released: May 26, 2003 (2003-05-26)
  2. "Fix Up, Look Sharp"
    Released: August 18, 2003 (2003-08-18)
  3. "Jus' a Rascal"
    Released: October 24, 2003 (2003-10-24)

Boy in da Corner is the debut album of rapper Dizzee Rascal, released on July 21, 2003 by XL Recordings in the United Kingdom and Matador Records in the United States.

[edit] Reception

The album, which received universal acclaim from music critics,[12] won Dizzee Rascal the 2003 Mercury Prize, becoming the first rapper to win the award.[13] The record peaked at number twenty-three on the UK Albums Chart.[14] Boy in da Corner has sold over 58,000 units in the U.S.[15] and over 250,000 copies worldwide.[16]

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Sittin' Here" – 4:05
  2. "Stop Dat" – 3:40
  3. "I Luv U" – 4:05
  4. "Brand New Day" – 4:00
  5. "2 Far" (featuring Wiley) – 3:07
  6. "Fix Up, Look Sharp" – 3:44
  7. "Cut 'Em Off" – 3:53
  8. "Hold Ya Mouf" (featuring God’s Gift) – 2:55
  9. "Round We Go (Ain't No Love)" – 4:13
  10. "Jus' a Rascal" – 3:39
  11. "Wot U On?" – 4:50
  12. "Jezebel" – 3:36
  13. "Seems 2 Be" – 3:46
  14. "Live O" – 3:35
  15. "Do It" – 4:06
  16. "Vexed" – 4:11 (U.S. edition bonus track)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. allmusic ((( Boy in da Corner > Overview ))). Allmusic. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  2. ^ Weiner, Jonah (July 21, 2003). Wacko rap phenom readies the British hip-hop invasion. Blender. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  3. ^ Browne, David (January 16, 2004). Boy in da Corner (2003). Entertainment Weekly. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  4. ^ Petridis, Alexis (July 18, 2003). Dizzee Rascal: Boy in da Corner. The Guardian. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  5. ^ Pattison, Louis. Dizzee Rascal : Boy In Da Corner. NME. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  6. ^ Plagenhoef, Scott (July 7, 2003). Dizzee Rascal: Boy in Da Corner: Pitchfork Record Review. Pitchfork Media. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  7. ^ Morris, David (October 24, 2003). Dizzee Rascal: The End of Garage's Beginning. PopMatters. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  8. ^ Christgau, Robert (February 10, 2004). Parts of the Elephunk. RobertChristgau.com. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  9. ^ Blashill, Pat (February 5, 2004). Dizzee Rascal: Boy In Da Corner. Rolling Stone. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  10. ^ Mueller, Gavin (September 1, 2003). Dizzee Rascal - Boy in Da Corner. Stylus Magazine. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  11. ^ Chang, Jeff (January 13, 2004). Future Shock. The Village Voice. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  12. ^ Dizzee Rascal: Boy In Da Corner (2004): Reviews. Metacritic. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  13. ^ Rapper Rascal wins Mercury Prize. BBC News (September 9, 2003). Accessed April 22, 2008.
  14. ^ Dizzee Rascal, Boy In Da Corner. The Observer (June 20, 2004). Accessed April 22, 2008.
  15. ^ Martens, Todd (May 23, 2007). New Dizzee Rascal Goes Digital-Only In U.S.. Billboard. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  16. ^ Weiner, Jonah (September 7, 2004). Parallel Universe. The Village Voice. Accessed April 22, 2008.
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