Benjamin Smith analyzed British grime artist Dizzee Rascal. Some key facts: his real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills, he was born in 1985 in Bow, East London, and helped pioneer the grime genre. He has released 5 studio albums between 2003-2013 and received many awards including the Mercury Prize in 2003 for his debut album Boy in da Corner.

1. Artist Case Study
Benjamin Smith

2. Dizzee Rascal Fact File
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Name: Dylan Kwabena Mills
DOB: 1 October 1985
Origin: Bow, East London
Genres: Grime, UK garage, British hip hop,
Occupations: Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
Instruments: Vocals, Beat-boxing, Turntables
Labels:
XL Recordings (2003–2007)
Dirtee Stank (2003 – present)
Island Records (2011–present)

3. Dizzee’s Discovery
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Studio albums
2003: Boy in da Corner
2004: Showtime
2007: Maths + English
2009: Tongue n' Cheek
2013: The Fifth

4. Awards and nominations
Mercury Prize
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2003 (Won)
2010 (Nominated)
NME Award
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2004, Innovation (Won)
Urban Music Awards
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2009, Best Male (Won)
Brit Awards
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2010, Best British Male (Won)
BET Awards
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2010, Best International Act (Won)