2003-2004: Boy in da Corner

Dizzee's first solo album, Boy in da Corner, was released to universal critical acclaim in August 2003, entering the UK Top 40 at #40. The album would peak at #23. In the same week the album was released, while performing with Roll Deep Crew, the rapper was stabbed six times in Ayia Napa. Many tabloids suggested that this event was connected to an apparent feud between Dizzee and garage act So Solid Crew, and his pinching Lisa Maffia's bottom. After Dizzee was hospitalised, So Solid Crew member "Megaman" - real name Dwayne Vincent - was later questioned about the incident, but was immediately released by Cypriot police. Following the success of single "I Luv U" and the album, the second single from Boy in da Corner was "Fix Up, Look Sharp". The single, released in August 2003, gave Dizzee his first UK Top 20 single and also became the biggest hit from his debut album. In September, Dizzee was awarded the prestigious Mercury Prize for the best album of 2003. He was the youngest person (at 19) to do so and the second rapper (after Ms. Dynamite the previous year). The album was also chosen as the #1 album of the year by Planet Sound. For those who need more than a mere three days of festival revelry, early entry tickets are available from yourticketmarket.com.You can easily buy and sell tickets through this side.Other festival tickets are also available on this side.You can buy these tickects and enjoy the reading festival..you can also buy reading festival tickets through yourticketmarket.com.This is one of the secure side for buying and selling of online tickets. Buy the ticket and enjoy the festival.Dont miss it.