"The Other Side" is a furious reclaiming of the throne, with Rascal asserting that he has nothing to prove and that he's entirely disinterested in making amends with his former ally Wiley (who also released a strong back-to-basics LP in 2017). Rascal isn't oblivious to his status as an elder statesman of the scene - on early standout "Wot U Gonna Do?," he gets right to the point, questioning what happens when one's fan base moves on and the artist is no longer relevant. Even with grime experiencing a renaissance, as both veterans like Skepta and newcomers such as Stormzy enjoy international success and acclaim, it never feels like Raskit is a retread or a desperate bid to stay relevant.
Instead, it mainly consists of ominous tracks that fuse grime with trap, and laser-focused introspective lyricism from Rascal. Raskit contains no guest vocalists, no sugary pop hooks, no samples of past dance-pop hits, and no uptempo songs. Buy the album Starting at £12.49įollowing a series of increasingly pop-minded full-lengths and collaborations with everyone from Calvin Harris to Shakira to will.i.am, Dizzee Rascal did an about-face with his sixth album, returning to a more hardcore sound similar to his groundbreaking 2003 debut. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
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