Holiday
Dizzee Rascal · 2009
5 tracks · hip-hop
Energetic beats blend with catchy hooks, creating a vibrant anthem for summer escapism and carefree living.
Top tracks — play these first
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Holiday (extended mix) Start here — The extended mix amplifies the infectious energy of the original, enhancing its party vibe with additional instrumentation and rhythmic variations.
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Live Large 'n' In Charge — This track showcases Rascal's signature lyrical style, blending humor and bravado while celebrating a lavish lifestyle, representing his charismatic persona.
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Holiday (R 'n' B mix) — The R 'n' B mix reinterprets the original with smoother melodies and vocal elements, illustrating Rascal's versatility and appeal across genres.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single blends energetic beats with catchy hooks, but its structure and mixes limit its depth and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The main track features a repetitive hook that is layered over a driving beat, creating an infectious energy.
- The extended mix adds additional instrumental sections that emphasize the song's upbeat nature.
- The inclusion of an a cappella version highlights the vocal performance and allows for an appreciation of the lyrical delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful summer party vibes
- fragmented tracks for spontaneity
- for group celebrations
- varied styles for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer cohesive listening experiences
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Rascal's mainstream appeal after prior successes.
- Career context
- By the time 'Holiday' was released in 2009, Dizzee Rascal was already an established figure in UK music, following his breakthrough debut album 'Boy in da Corner' in 2003. This release came after his commercially successful album 'Maths + English' in 2007 and showcased a transition towards a more pop-oriented sound, appealing to a broader audience.
Tracklist
- 1 Holiday (extended mix) Start here
- 2 Holiday (R 'n' B mix)
- 3 Live Large 'n' In Charge
- 4 Holiday (a cappella)
- 5 Holiday (instrumental)
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