Dizzee Rascal "I Don't Need Another Number One"

Dizzee Rascal says he's become so successful as an independent artist, that he doesn't need to score another number one single.

The rapper has topped the UK singles charts with his last two releases ('Dance Wiv Me', 'Bonkers') and now says of his current siutation: "I'm the first British artist to have two successive number ones on his own independent label."

"I never need to have another one again, though don't get me wrong... it would be nice to."

Rascal has changed his sound dramatically with his latest album 'Tongue "N" Cheek' - a sharp contrast to his early gritty grime sounds. And he explains the reason behind his new direction is due to his current lifestyle.

"I was making music that was appropriate to the situation I was in." Rascal told the Daily Star. "It wasn't the most sociable place to be, and that's why the music sounds the way it does."

"But it wouldn't be honest for me to write songs like that now, because I'm not in that situation any more."

By pairing up with Calvin Harris again, Dizzee looks set to land another number one with his next single 'Holiday' - as released on August 31st. 'Tongue "N" Cheek' is then released on September 7th.

There are also still tickets on sale for his Autumn tour.