Updated 22 July 2003, 20.12

Dizzee Rascal has already worked with some massive names

Since then Dizzee's recorded that first album, and worked with huge artists like Ashanti, The Streets, More Fire Crew and most recently Basement Jaxx.

Along with fellow Roll Deep crew member Wiley, Dizzee has also supported US rap superstar Jay-Z.

Much like Ms Dynamite and The Streets, Dizzee raps about his life growing up in a rough area, including tough topics like gun crime and politics.

But then a music teacher saw his potential, and let him use the music classroom when he was excluded from other lessons, ensuring he didn't waste his talent.

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