Last updated: 7 december, 2009 - 17:20 GMT
Dizzee Rascal
One of the UK's big musical success stories, he started out in the south London dance music scene and reached national and international fame.
Winning the Mercury Music prize in 2003, he's now had 3 Number 1 hit singles and maintained his credibility alongside his chart success.
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