Pitchfork

Given a choice, most people probably prefer visiting Texas to being stabbed. But Dizzee Rascal's young life, so far, has contained roughly equal amounts of both. With an eye toward the integrity of his internal organs, however, he will soon correct the balance.

Despite releasing two albums in less than a year in America (they were spaced farther apart in England, where Boy In Da Corner came out in July 2003), Dizzee hasn't given the U.S. much face time. This April, he's embarking on a U.S. jaunt that will distract him from various outside activities such as managing his label-- Dirtee Stank Records-- and designing a shoe for Nike, known as the Nike Dirtee Stank 180. Do we smell? Is that what you're trying to tell us, Dizzee, that we smell? The nerve of some people.

03-15 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
03-18 Exeter, England - The Lemon Tree (Vibraphonic Festival)
03-30 Vancouver, British Columbia - The Commodore Ballroom
03-31 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
04-01 Seattle, WA - Neumo's Crystal Ball Reading
04-02 Eugene, OR - Wow Hall
04-04 San Fransico, CA - The Independent
04-05 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
04-06 San Diego, CA - Canes
04-08 Salt Lake City, UT - Lo-Fi Cafe
04-11 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
04-12 Austin, TX - The Parish
04-14 Houston, TX - Engine Room
04-15 New Orleans, LA - The Parish
04-16 Atlanta, GA - The Loft at Earthlink Live
04-18 Orlando, FL - The Social
04-19 Miami, FL - I/O Lounge
04-21 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
04-26 Boston, MA - Middle East Cafe
04-27 Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda
04-28 Toronto, Ontario - The Opera House
04-29 East Lansing, MI - Union Ballroom
04-30 Chicago, IL - Double Door