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In 2019, Stormzy became the first English rapper to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Wearing a customised stab-proof vest designed by Banksy, Stormzy put in an explosive performance and finished his set by thanking many of the 'legends for paving the way,' name-checking the likes of Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Giggs. Yet British rap has a nuanced, rich and misunderstood history factoring in socioeconomics, gender, identity, music industry disruption and innovation. 'What Do You Call It?' charts the journey of UK rap music over two decades, exploring the origins of the genre.