Dizzee Rascal on Project Pat

This is Unsung, our podcast with Sonos Radio where the world’s
greatest artists reveal their heroes who never caught the
spotlight.


To round off the series, we’re touching base with a true musical
innovator. Dizzee Rascal is one of the most influential
British artists of the 21st century. Born and raised in East
London, his musical journey started aged 14, rapping over jungle
and drum ‘n’ bass on London’s pirate stations. In 2003, Dizzee
released his debut album, 'Boy In Da Corner'. Capturing the
tension and isolation of inner-city life through lucid lyrical
storytelling and a groundbreaking production style now known
globally as grime.


Dizzee’s Unsung choice is Memphis rapper Project Pat. First
making waves through collaborations with Three Mix Mafia, the
hugely influential rap trio founded by his brother Juicy J, Pat’s
distinctive flow, playfully irreverent lyrics and his taste for
minimal, lo-fi beats gained him cult status and helped anoint the
South and the new capital of US rap. It’s also a sound which, in
the 90s, captured the attention of a young Dizzee Rascal, then a
schoolboy in Tower Hamlets.


Dizzee talks to journalist and documentary maker Kieran Yates
about discovering Pat, his affinity with Southern hip-hop which
led to a 2007 collaboration with Pimp C and Bun B of UGK and what
it means for music to be a product of its environment. 


The series is produced by Eliza Lomas and mixed by Becky Street.
The series leads are Duncan Harrison and Luke Sutton.


Project Pat: If You Ain't from My Hood (feat. DJ Paul & Juicy
J)


Three 6 Mafia: Azz & Titties


Dizzee Rascal: Kryme


Dizzee Rascal: I Luv U


Project Pat: Y’all Ni**az Ain’t No Killaz, Y’all Ni**az Some Hoes


Three 6 Mafia: Sippin On Some Syrup


Dizzee Rascal: Where's Da G's


Skepta: It Ain't Safe


Project Pat: Aggravated Robbery


Project Pat: Don't Save Her


Project Pat: Chickenhead


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