I was 18, and I either wanted to go to university in the States, and experience it like how it is in the movies - you know, date a cheerleader, be the coolest guy on campus - or I wanted to take a year and focus on what I wanted to do. I got into all the universities I applied to, but I took a year off anyway and said, let's see what happens.
Tinie TempahDizzee's just my childhood hero. He's definitely the inspiration. He's got himself to a very good place. He's defied the expectations of what British black urban music was like. He was the first person who made the rest of Britain realise it wasn't just a one-album-type situation. You've got to take your hat off to somebody like that.
Tinie TempahThis is the kind of fashion I grew up on - a good pair of trainers, great denim - and I will always love high-end streetwear.
Tinie TempahWhen I feel like I'm renowned enough, I'd love to do a heritage-type line, but that takes time.
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