Maths And English (Parental Advisory) [Digipak] - Dizzee Rascal

Advantages: Lots of variety
Disadvantages: Some weak tracks

"Maths + English" is the third album form the UK Grime artist, Dizzee Rascal. He is a London MC who brought UK Hip Hop and Grime to the mainstream. This album was released on the 4th of June last year and peaked at number 7, one better than he previous album from 2004. The title refers to the two components of the album which he had a part in 'Maths', the production and 'English', the lyrics. 1. World Outside **Three Stars** To kick us off, we ...
...males in the UK that they have to realize that the world is bigger than the area that they live in , because this is what s letting them down. If these people expand, then they can move on from the detrimental things which are holding them back in life. I like that he was doing something in order to spread his experience to people who perhaps wouldn't realize this otherwise. As it is an inspiring track, it is quite uplifting when you listen to ... Read review

Advantages: Fans should appreciate it
Disadvantages: Not a step forwards

...with a powerful track, and Maths & English begins with a sound that sounds like a hoover gone wrong. About 30 seconds in, Dizzee's destinctive voice kicks in, and whilst the beat does not vary at all throughout the song by changing the tone of his voice the song gets slightly more interesting around the chorus. The track is about, you guessed it, the world outside of the 'hood'. Anyone who's not a fan will not be pursuaded to be a fan by this track, ...
...or should I say the maths and english. THREE STARS. FLEX - "I love it when you move like that." Track Seven - 3mins 31secs The album is really in a happy mood at this point and the song is all about watching your girl flexing, and how inviting and exciting it is. Another feel good song, and seems quite uninteresting however about half way through it tries to regain your interest again and does it quite well. A semi-romantic song. THREE STARS. ... Read review

Advantages: Outstanding lyrics, and good value for money.
Disadvantages: N/a

This has to be my favorite album! This album includes some of Dizzee rascals bests hits so far, including: 1. World Outside 2. Pussy'ole (Old Skool) 3. Sirens 4. Where's Da G's 5. Paranoid 6. Suk My Dick 7. Flex 8. Da Feelin' 9. Bubbles 10. Excuse Me 11. Hardback (Industry) 12. Temptation 13. Wanna Be 14. You Can't Tell Me Nuffin' This is a One disc album, with 12 songs on. Background information on Dizzee Rascal: Dizzee Rascal is ...
...much varitey, such as eclectic mixture of garage and hip-hop beats with an extremely broad palette of influences, ranging from metal guitars to found sounds, drill and bass synth lines, eclectic samples and even some Japanese court music. This album is my favorite album by the rapper, because it includes the track "Bubbles" I love the beat, and the lyrics within this track: "I like money money money, girls girls, cash cash, I'll let the champagne ... Read review

Advantages: Lyrically and musically diverse.
Disadvantages: some weak songs. not as good as showtime.

...On the other hand Maths and English still retains Dizzees distinctive offbeat sound and well delivered interesting lyrics detailing his life and the lives of those around him. I think that Dizzee was attempting to do what Mike Skinner and the Streets achieved with a Grand Dont Come For Free. Trying to widen the fan base dramatically after the underground success of Pirate Material. I think it is clear that Dizzee has not succeeded yet. But the album ... Read review