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{rokbox thumb=|images/watch_promo_2.png|}http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz-ogFkFwwM{/rokbox} Tinie Tempah Tinie Tempah is the next big thing from England, and this month Eurochannel is going to show you why. This ground-breaking rap artist is our feature act in this month’s Euromusic special, delivering hot beats and catchy lyrics fresh from the club. Discover the artist that’s sure to be on everyone’s playlist. Tinie Tempah grew up rich; not in terms of money, but in terms of culture. The 22 year old artist was born to Nigerian parents, and his heritage allows him to blend traditional African rhythms with the hard beats of modern music straight from the streets of South London. This exciting fusion of old and new, of traditional and powerful, explodes from Tempah every time he steps into the recording studio. He took over radios across the UK with the release of his first official album, Disc-Overy. His evocative music and lyrical depth show the highs and lows experienced in his young but exciting life. His worldwide hit “Written in the Stars” tells the story of Tinie’s humble origins and earth-shattering ambitions, set to the tune of razor-sharp guitar and pulsating drums, his haunting lyrics paint a picture of youthful passion. Despite his age, he has been lucky enough to enjoy a rich career and ever-rising fame, performing for screaming crowds at renowned UK festivals at the mythical Hyde Park in London. He even joined Snoop Dogg at the Pyramid Stage during his performance at Glastonbury Festival. Biography: Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a Nigerian British rapper born the 7th of November in 1988. He made his first mix tape in 2007. It contained 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, and it served as his first foray into London’s competitive underground music scene. That demo featured artists such as Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit. His first album, Disc-Overy, debuted at number one the 10th of October 2010 and was preceded by the number-one singles "Pass Out" and "Written in the Stars" plus the top-five singles "Frisky" and "Miami 2 Ibiza". The production rapidly found success and emerged as a major hit in the US clearing his way across the Atlantic. |
