I feel like I'm indirectly showing people, not that there's another way, but just that if you really have a dream, you should try and give it a go.
Tinie TempahGrime is a particular style of music. You've got electro, funk and garage; grime is its darker side. It's constantly evolving.
Tinie TempahMy mom used to sell fabric and lace when I was younger. She would bring back these elaborate fabrics from Nigeria. I always enjoyed being around it. However, it wasn't until I started making music that I started taking a vested interest.
Tinie TempahI was like 14 and decided I wanted to be a rapper, so I needed a hip rapper name. I was with one of my friends in class and literally went through a thesaurus. I saw "temper" and thought, "I like this, but it's too much." My friend was like, "What about Tinie for tiny," and that was that.
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