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June 1, 2007

New Dizzee Rascal (Feat. Lily Allen) - "Wanna Be"

We track Lily Allen's every move so you don't have to! Our grime knowledge ain't what it used to be, but the Dizzee 'n' Lily duet on Rascal's forthcoming Maths & English is rather awesome. Lil's sing-song hook and chatter back + Dizz's verses = fun summer jam. Have a listen at (Music Is My) Occupation.

 

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How can we talk about the new Dizzee Rascal when Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Rosie O'Donnell still aren't talking?

Posted by: benzoate at 06/01/07 1:47 PM | Reply
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That´s why I LOVE Stereogum. Thanx for tracking Lilly down so that I can enjoy my drink and the sun. Cheers!

Posted by: Dexter at 06/01/07 2:14 PM | Reply
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That new Dizzee single "Sirens" is fucking FIRE.

Posted by: KingHater at 06/01/07 2:54 PM | Reply
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Lily's hook is fucking retarded

Posted by: Ben at 06/01/07 3:07 PM | Reply
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you know, i really like this song. and sirens. but does 'pussyhole' make anyone else uncomfortable?

Posted by: j.c. at 06/01/07 3:35 PM | Reply
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Lily Allen sure has gained a bunch of weight. What a fat cow. What a whale.

Posted by: Tony G at 06/01/07 4:28 PM | Reply
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Lily Allen gets really annoying when she sings in that super high, thin tone.

Posted by: JordanKPK at 06/01/07 4:59 PM | Reply
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i wouldve posted this track today....but it sucks. weak hook. weak vocal from lily, shit production and all around blah blah blaise mediocre dizzee, highly disapointed

Posted by: mcg at 06/01/07 11:01 PM | Reply
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wow....lily allen's part sucks.

Posted by: Amina at 06/02/07 12:02 AM | Reply
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Ah, Dizzee is still around then. Last i heard of him was him adding that stupid rap line to the reissued fucking Band Aid record a couple of years ago.

Posted by: Ben at 06/02/07 7:42 AM | Reply
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Am I the only one that thinks the hook sounds like Paris Hilton's "Stars are Blind"?

Posted by: Dave at 06/02/07 9:09 AM | Reply
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No Dave, you're not.

Posted by: Calliwell at 06/03/07 2:50 AM | Reply
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lilly's hook is really really bad. the only song on maths and english i hate.

Posted by: chase at 06/03/07 12:36 PM | Reply
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Again, stereogum's crush on Lily Allen continues.

Posted by: Savin Hill at 06/04/07 10:45 AM | Reply
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im bit disappointed at the way your all dogging dizzy!!Hes a livin legend unlike many its a shame its lilly allen but everyone thinks that cuz who she is an her rep!keep the tunes comin dizzy!

Posted by: sam at 06/12/07 12:31 PM | Reply
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Hold on, hold on. Why has nobody mentioned that the hook is actually an 'interpolation' (?) of a track from the Bugsy Malone movie. Surely it can't just be an English thing. Jodie Foster and Scott Baio were in it so you yankees must have heard of it right? Great movie by the way. If you're 8 years old.

Posted by: Avagogo at 06/12/07 10:23 PM | Reply
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I dont know anything about british hip hop but i do know that a lil' lily makes everything better!

Posted by: jeanne at 06/24/07 5:27 PM | Reply
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To all those that don't like it, although I agree it is pretty terrible, I'd like to see you do better, and she makes more money off her 'super high, thin tone' than you do.
If you don't like it don't listen.

Posted by: olly at 06/28/07 5:27 AM | Reply
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so what if lilys put on a bit of weight! at least she is makin money, what are u no hopers doin?

Posted by: demi at 06/29/07 3:44 PM | Reply
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I HAVE LYRICS TO DIZZEE RASCAL FT LILLY ALLEN - WANNA BE =D


alright mate.

so you wanna be a gansta.
tell me just one thing.
what doya know bout being a hardman
your mum buys your bling.

your pockets getting bigger.
but you couldnt pull the trigger if you need to.
but you havent got it.
so you might aswell quit.

im moving, couldnt be losing.
nothing but a success.
think im proving, nothing
to you half heart wasters.
standing there yap yapping on cruising.
nobody dictates what im choosing.
where i go what i do with my life stupid.
and i hold on im own im [raskit]
you better what your tounge you spastic.
lowe it your not heartless.
nothing but alot of hot a YOUR HARMLESS.
i keep getting my paper regardless,
your words dont phase me im marvelous.
page 22 zero tolerance.
and no i aint got time for nonsense.
you wanna see me come to my concerts.
or we can do it on the stage with a audience.

so you wanna be a gansta.
tell me just one thing.
what doya know bout being a hardman
your mum buys your bling.

your pockets getting bigger.
but you couldnt pull the trigger if you need to.
but you havent got it.
so you might aswell quit.

beef, straps, cut, glory.
all these high bredders in the club brep me.
i wish when i come through they ignore me.
i really cant do with it another war story.
bredders in my face with a fist full of paper.
trying to make out,
trying make out their a big money maker.
talking all loud but i know man i'ma hustler.
i aint got time rude bois see you after.
and i can forget these groupies following.
fronting, ranting, raving, hollerin.
yeah i know i shouldnt be complaing.
but these jezebels do my head in.

[lilly allen]
I aint no groupie who you calling jezebel ?
dont chat to me like im just any girl.
[nah security somebody move her]
i dont want to talk to you anyway loser !

so you wanna be a gansta.
tell me just one thing.
what doya know bout being a hardman
your mum buys your bling.

your pockets getting bigger.
but you couldnt pull the trigger if you need to.
but you havent got it.
so you might aswell quit.

that whip dont make you a big man.[nah mate]
that chain dont make you a big man.[nah mate]
i know your trying to be a hardman.[what mate]
but really just a waste man [lowe it]

that whip dont make you a big man.[nah mate]
that chain dont make you a big man.[nah mate]
i know your trying to be a hardman.[what mate]
but really just a waste man [lowe it]

let me rap it up while i still got time.
aint nobody telling me bout grime.
coz i know where i stand weather im fine.
hand over fist im handling mine.
everybody chatting bout black on black crime.
all i see is the blind leadin the blind.
i wanna leave the pettiness behind.
you dont wanna see me cross that line.
leave me alone or you'll be sorry.
beef aint nothing to me you wally.
why dont you just kick back be jolly.
stay at home with a cuppa tea watch corrie.
im not listenin man anyway who rattled your cage.
anyway man aint no slacking with this young man.
do what i gotta do everyday fam.

so you wanna be a gansta.
tell me just one thing.
what doya know bout being a hardman
your mum buys your bling.

your pockets getting bigger.
but you couldnt pull the trigger if you need to.
but you havent got it.
so you might aswell quit.

so you wanna be a gansta.
tell me just one thing.
what doya know bout being a hardman
your mum buys your bling.

your pockets getting bigger.
but you couldnt pull the trigger if you need to.

coz you havent got it.
so you might aswell quit.
so you might aswell quit.
so you might aswell quit.
[ha ha ha ha]

Posted by: lauren russell at 07/05/07 12:23 PM | Reply
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Loving Your New Song ..

Posted by: Cheryl at 07/06/07 8:06 AM | Reply
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dizzee is sik man i fuckin love him

Posted by: coggz at 07/12/07 2:39 PM | Reply
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Wot omg r u guys stupid i think this song is wicked. I dont know how any 1 can slag lily A off shes a legend cant wait to her more from her!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jess at 07/15/07 12:49 PM | Reply
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what they want with rascal im not sure? do you? blood blah when you hear the sirens commin

Posted by: gangster G at 07/22/07 5:38 PM | Reply
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dis tunes big man no body cnt cus lilly an dizzee! dey merk it standard -1-

Posted by: sheffboialex at 07/31/07 1:13 PM | Reply
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this is the only lilly allen stune i atchually like

Posted by: JADE at 08/02/07 5:34 AM | Reply
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Oii Yeahh..iiM Fromm Southh Eastt Weree Diizee Rascal is from Yeahh..Dontt Gett iit Twiisted this song is sik and al his ovahs..uu jstt need 2 liisten to tha words andd people like from my area fair enuff will like it more than ovahs becoz we can relate to it..diizzee rascal and lilly allen speak and sing the truff..thats the best fing a singer/song ryter cud do init.

Posted by: Laur3n.* at 08/03/07 5:30 PM | Reply
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me n my est mate ar doin a telent ow 2ths song, with me bein dizzie, it wil b soooo funi, so this song is ace, its ace anyway!!!!!!

Posted by: inndia at 08/15/07 6:39 PM | Reply
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Diss Songg Is Buzzinn = ]

Posted by: P4iiG3 at 08/16/07 4:46 PM | Reply
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lyking da song ya no, heard it, an it was quiet jammy and hiper, lol ~x~

Posted by: bianca .s. at 08/25/07 6:49 PM | Reply
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fuckin love da tune dizzee nd u lot that say its shit u ent got 2 listen 2 it so why was u on this site 4 u stupit twats nd no i dont find pussyhole uncomfortable its a fucking word mate best 1 he has doen tho is old schhol
when the friendships tight a friend in need is a friend indeed but a friend with no money nd no weed can flip the script at a ridiculous speed

nd wats lilly a gettin fatter got anythin 2 do with it i wear a size 4 jeans nd she looks thinner than me its not about the looks of size its how ya sing best tune lillys ever done
well best go cuz i can hear the sirens cumin hahahaha

Posted by: sami at 10/29/07 8:37 AM | Reply
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right.
lily is obv not fat.
she obv sings better than anyone who has posted somthing saying she is shit.
and tbh, if you realy dont like her, then why you listen to it?
stupid cunts.
andd i think its realy good,
:)

Posted by: yar all gay. at 12/22/07 8:12 AM | Reply
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i totally luv this song

Posted by: clairester at 07/10/08 12:19 PM | Reply
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