NME Reviews

Dizzee Rascal Ft Calvin Harris And Chrome

Dizzee Rascal
Pic: James Quinton

Dizzee Rascal Pic: James Quinton

Dance Wiv Me

There are many reasons to hate this. One: Calvin Harris, singing like he’s reading the disclaimer on a direct debit mandate. Two: the middle-eight, where Dizzee tells his quarry she “made a real effort tonight and it shows”. Three: the ‘in the club’ video – more Slug & Lettuce Disco Tuesday than Miami with Usher. So just how is it so ace?

Gavin Haynes

8 out of 10

Comments (8)

Add a comment

Tyerone 

Jul 6, 2008

i'm guessing that your high score for this single means that you like it? there's not much other reason for suggesting this, just take away the last sentence and it's a complete slate of this song- and rightly so, it's shit. this is coming from someone who likes calvin harris, and i occasionally listen to dizzee as well. the video's plain naff as well, is it supposed to be a parody? somebody please tell me..

kirbykool123456789 

Jul 7, 2008

this was absolutely brillant at glastonbury which on after glastonbury definitely going to buy it

Elliott007 

Jul 14, 2008

What a brilliant song! And i'm sure it is excellent live, hopefully he will do this song at the Leeds Festival Weekend.

robmorbin 

Jul 16, 2008

First of all let's establish that this is a dance track and there is absolutely no point even trying to criticise the lyrics , i mean come on. Does anyone listen to dance music for the lyrics? Second, the spoken style used by Calvin Harris is nothing new and works well with his catchy beats. Thirdly, "More slug and lettuce disco than miami with usher". Gimme a break! If NME are going to write reviews on different genres of music they should employ people who know what they are talking about. I definitely feel an exotic vibe with this song, very american in fact, but obviously with english rapping. Spin this in a club and it really does just work.

robmorbin 

Jul 16, 2008

just realised it got an 8/10 - so basically, he likes it but he doesnt know why, great.

shamalama 

Aug 11, 2008

why is everybody who hates this song so bothered they have to criticise it? ok, the song is great, but i only like it cuz calvin harris is Hot

shamalama 

Aug 11, 2008

hallo!

fundamentel retard 

Aug 20, 2008

Insane Track! Anyone Who Takes Da Piss Outa dis song should be shot

Add your comment

NME Alerts

Get NME news delivered direct to your desktop. Find out more

This Week's Issue
  • NME Magazine - The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • NME Magazine - Subscribe today and get 1/3rd off NME
Please sign in

Forgot your password?

Register with MyNME

Every Tuesday and Friday

  • Up-to-the-minute news stories
  • The best new music and free downloads
  • Video interviews, photo galleries, competitions and more
  • Album and track reviews for the week ahead
  • Essential gigs in your area