Dizzee Rascal has rubbished claims that his new single, 'Dirtee Disco' is cheesy.

The British rapper, who scored a number one with the 70s-inspired ditty, insists claims of selling out don't bother him.

He said, "People say I’m selling out but it doesn’t get to me anymore. It depends on what people mean by selling out, and who’s saying it. Some people think it’s morally wrong of me to not 'keep it real' but a lot of the time this is coming from drug dealers and robbers. Talk about swings and roundabouts. Does keeping it real mean I have to stay underground, playing s**t raves and chasing promoters for my money, when I can do a big pop show where they like me, look after me and pay me well?"

He continued, "Some people think they’ve got ownership on me when they’ve never met me. My only job is to deliver what I think is inspiring and makes them move. While I’m so commercial, there’s no point trying to prove how hard or underground I am. I might as well just keep it rolling. I know how to make edgy music, I enjoy that, but I’m going with what feels natural at this point. It’s spreading joy. Everyone’s in a good mood."