For better or worse, change happens. In the case of the UK's celebrated underdog, Dizzee Rascal, change was considered mandatory. Although the artist has received steady critical acclaim for his distinctive, humorous brand of grime, the British public wasn't hugely receptive to his unique, often unashamedly localized output. Recognizing this, Dizzee presents a more streamlined version of his music on third album, Maths + English.

The new artistic vision is evident immediately. On the first track, 'World Outside,' Dizzee flows over a breezy production awash with tinkling chimes ...