New band of the day – Rascals (No 1,347)

Still only in their late teens, these Bow selectors are already Brit-rap veterans. But will they ever reach the heights of Dizzee?Reading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Big Shizz, Tempz, Merkz, Kay Willz.The background: Rascals are four self-styled "cocky fuckers" from Bow, east London, original stomping ground of Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, Kano, Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep. Still only in their late teens, they're already veterans of the grime/hip-hop scenes, having recorded as (...

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