apropos of nothing

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

[Poll #1436159]

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[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

I have not actually heard it mind you -- but I am in a good (strange but good) mood.

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

It is not on YouTube due to the usual apparent lack of anyone realising YouTube is FREE PROMO.

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

I like all his recent stuff (new single is better than Dance Wiv Me but not as good as Bonkers) but even Fix Up Look Sharp isn't as good as this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3HMogp86cI).

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

Blimes, how the hell did I forget that? Awesome.

This is technically my favourite thing he's ever done-


But basically anything pre-'Sirens' is an autotick.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

The recent stuff is disappointing not b/c he sold out but b/c Maths & English seemed to indicate that Dizzee would be REALLY GOOD at selling out (to The Man, where The Man was Lily Allen). And then the unacceptable Calvin Harris bullshit comes along. None of it's really hideous but definitely his worst singles yet.

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

I really, really don't like Maths & English tho. Maybe I should revisit it.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

It's got its fair share of rub but its great moments are great enough to make it a generally worthwhile venture. Pussyole, Where's Da Gs, Flex, Da Feelin', Bubbles, Wannabe <= six excellent songs are enough to satisfy me.

[bengraham.livejournal.com]

I have to confess I'm a huge fan. I don't believe it's "selling out" given that he still raps, in his own, unique Sarf London style on every track. The beats may be less "inyerface" grimey, but the rapping is the same as ever. He's just reinventing himself a la Madonna. You watch - he'll bring out an indie grime album next!

ION, my sister met Dizzee at T4 on the Beach and told him a joke that made him laugh (but couldn't remember what the joke was when I asked her afterwards).

[ninebelow.livejournal.com]

Easy London, shirley?

Everything is good about this new direction apart from Calvin Harris.

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

Just realised I possibly should have added an 'ALWAYS RUB' option to the poll but the idea of it seemed unrealistic.

[awesomewells.livejournal.com]

I am all for the idea of Dizzee selling out to the man and making loads of money but does he really have to do so with Calvin Harris?

I will rep for his version of Dirty Cash though, which sounded terrific at Glastonbury.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Also, what is this "only somewhere other than Ibiza" insanity? IT WOULD HAVE TO BE IBIZA!

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

idk does it? i quite like the idea of going on a rampage round idk, Moscow or somewhere.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

that is true but my point is, IBIZA IS AWESOME.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I might prefer Ayia Napa (tho).

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

I was going to mention Ayia Napa but it suddenly occurred to me it might not still be happening anymore. Obv. I have never been to either due to my rampant fear of having fun.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Napa is still where it's at, apparently; I've never been but plans are currently afoot to "do Napa" this or next summer.