"Dirtee Disco"is the fifth single from British rapperDizzee Rascal's fourth studio albumTongue n' Cheek,although the song only appears inthe deluxe edition of the album.It features background vocals from formerOne True VoicememberDaniel Pearceand samplesThe Staple Singers' 1972 track, "I'll Take You There".It was released on 23 May 2010 bydigital download."Ditree Disco" entered at the top of theUK Singles Chart.Outside the United Kingdom, "Dirtee Disco" peaked within the top 30 of the charts in Ireland.
| "Dirtee Disco" | ||||
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| SinglebyDizzee Rascal | ||||
| from the albumTongue n' Cheek Deluxe Edition | ||||
| Released | 23 May 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2010 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Dirtee Stank | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dizzee Rascal | |||
| Dizzee Rascalsingles chronology | ||||
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Content
editThe song overlaps thematically with Rascal's earlier singles "Holiday"and"Dance wiv Me",discussing nights out and good times.
Critical reception
editRobert Copsey ofDigital Spygave the song a negative review, stating:
'Dirtee Disco' is a '70s-influenced party tune on which Dizz raps about doing therobot,drinkingJDandCokeand wrapping his hands around the nearest girl's waist over some oh-so-groovy beats. Featuring vocals from none other thanOne True Voicealumnus and formerX FactorhopefulDaniel Pearce,it's more likely to remind you of your local Flares nightclub than the hedonistic heyday ofStudio 54.Close to the start of the track, Dizz warns: "If you can't say something nice, then keep quiet." We'd better keep our lips firmly shut then.
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Music video
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In the comedic music video, Rascal and his accomplices enter the setting of a disco in a typical British church or village hall. The hall used for the video is St Hilda's Church Hall inSouth East London,pictured.
The disco is hosted by olderMobile DJcharacter, played byDJ Derek,in aid of a church fundraiser. The disco is rather quiet until Rascal and his comrades gatecrash, arriving in a stretchedLimousineHummer,the party then gets going. He is accompanied by a number of attractive women that are much younger than the other dancers, they are all dressed for clubbing.
The older people are initially shocked at Rascal and the women he is with. The party then escalates with various dancing and everyone involved taking part. As the song ends, the DJ announces "OK, that was Dizzee Rascal and Dirtee Disco. Some wicked moves out there. Well it's nearly 10 o'clock, and the night is almost over. So it's time to slow things down a bit." The DJ then puts on a slow song and everyone waltzes for the remainder of the video.
Rascal told theNMEabout the video: "There's noSaturday Night Feverinfluence. That's notJohn Travoltastrutting, that's me, wearing a £2,000Guccisuit. The moves are more influenced byYou Don't Mess with the Zohan.Keep an eye out for the models – I chose them. The video's about being able to have a good time wherever you go, whether it's a club or a church hall. "[2]
Commercial performance
edit"Dirtee Disco" entered at the top of theUK Singles Charton 30 May 2010 – for the week ending dated 5 June 2010 – becoming Dizzee Rascal's fourth number one hit on the chart and the lowest-selling UK chart topper of 2010.[3]
In Ireland, "Dirtee Disco" entered and peaked at number 21 on theIrish Singles Charton 28 May 2010 – for the week ending dated 3 June 2010.
Track listings
editUK iTunes digital download[4]
- "Dirtee Disco"(Radio Edit)– 3:40
- "Dirtee Disco"(Club Mix)– 4:46
Charts
edit| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 68 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 21 |
| Scotland(OCC)[7] | 1 |
| UK Singles(OCC)[8] | 1 |
| UK Indie(OCC)[9] | 1 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B(OCC)[10] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 200,000^ |
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^Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^Robert Copsey (21 May 2010)."Dizzee Rascal: 'Dirtee Disco'".Digital Spy.digitalspy.co.uk.
- ^"Dirtee Disco".Songfacts.Retrieved10 June2010.
- ^Dirtee Disco on the UK Singles ChartArchived28 June 2012 at theWayback Machine.The Official Charts Company.
- ^Dizzee Rascal - Dirtee Disco, singleArchived27 May 2010 at theWayback Machine.iTunes.
- ^Ryan, Gavin (2011).Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010(PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 84.
- ^"Irish-charts – Discography Dizzee Rascal".Irish Singles Chart.Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.
- ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.
- ^"Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50".Official Charts Company.
- ^"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.
- ^"British single certifications – Dizzee Rascal – Dirtee Disco".British Phonographic Industry.Retrieved29 April2021.
External links
edit- Dirtee Disco (Extended Version)atMTV.co.uk (Dizzee Rascal explaining the video for "Dirtee Disco" )