Tongue n' Cheek
Dizzee Rascal · 2009
41 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop
Energetic beats and cheeky lyrics blend UK garage with hip-hop swagger in a vibrant party-ready soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bonkers Start here — As the lead single, 'Bonkers' combines infectious hooks with pulsating beats, exemplifying the album's party vibe while showcasing Dizzee's rapid-fire delivery.
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Dance Wiv Me — 'Dance Wiv Me' features an unforgettable chorus and marks a significant collaboration with Calvin Harris, merging dance music with hip-hop influences seamlessly.
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Dirtee Cash — 'Dirtee Cash' stands out for its witty commentary on consumer culture, delivered over a bouncing beat that captures the essence of Dizzee's playful yet incisive lyrical style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic beats with catchy hooks, creating a vibrant sound but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with two high-energy tracks that set a party atmosphere, followed by a mid-tempo track that introduces a slight shift in pace.
- Several tracks feature prominent hooks and repetitive choruses, designed to engage listeners and encourage sing-alongs.
- The production incorporates elements of UK garage and hip-hop, with syncopated beats and electronic instrumentation throughout.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- infectious beats for dancing
- steady pacing for workout sessions
- playful energy for social gatherings
- vibrant rhythms for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Dizzee Rascal's status with multiple chart-topping hits.
- Career context
- Released on September 20, 2009, Tongue n' Cheek marked Dizzee Rascal's third studio album, following the commercially successful Maths + English. At this point, he was transitioning from critical acclaim to mainstream popularity, showcasing a more accessible sound while still retaining his unique style.
Tracklist
- 1 Bonkers Start here 2:57
- 2 Road Rage 3:14
- 3 Dance Wiv Me 3:24
- 4 Freaky Freaky 3:42
- 5 Can’t Tek No More 3:28
- 6 Chillin’ Wiv da Man Dem 4:39
- 7 Dirtee Cash 4:21
- 8 Money, Money 3:23
- 9 Leisure 4:13
- 10 Holiday 3:40
- 11 Bad Behaviour 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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