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Fix Up, Look Sharp
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Wikipedia article
"'Fix Up, Look Sharp'" is the second single by British rapper Dizzee Rascal and the second from his debut studio album 'Boy in da Corner'. It became his second top forty hit and first to peak inside the top twenty. "Fix Up, Look Sharp" peaked at number seventeen and spent three weeks on the top forty.
The song heavily samples the main beat and vocals from "The Big Beat" by rock musician Billy Squier. The song is sampled in Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip's song "Fixed". This song was remixed by Ratatat and was featured on their 'Ratatat Remixes Vol. 1' mixtape.
"Like ragga mixed with hip hop with an incredible, original UK style," enthused Guru of Gang Starr in 2003. "I honestly believe he can sell mad records in the States. He's got good energy, man."
It was featured in the hit documentary 'Rize' and on an episode of 'Skins', as was the song "Jus' a Rascal". It features briefly in an episode of 'Smallville' and appears in the video game "DJ Hero" in multiple remixes.[http://www.djhero.com/music?set_lang=es DJ Hero "Fix Up, Look Sharp!" (Video Game Remix)] . www.djhero.com. The song also featured on the UK version of 'Def Jam Rapstar'. In 2012, the track also featured briefly in the animated film 'ParaNorman'.
The song's music video was directed by Ruben Fleischer.
In October 2011, 'NME' placed it at number 25 on its "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".[https://www.nme.com/list/150-best-tracks-of-the-past-15-years/248648/page/13 150 Best Tracks Of The Past 15 Years]. NME.
Track listing
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# "Fix Up, Look Sharp" (clean radio edit)
# "Stop Dat"
# "I Luv U" (video)
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Category:2002 songs
Category:2003 singles
Category:Dizzee Rascal songs
Category:XL Recordings singles
Category:Songs written by Dizzee Rascal
Category:Songs written by Billy Squier
Category:Music videos directed by Ruben Fleischer
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