I grew up in an eclectic house where people were listening to all types of different music. I also think being educated, eloquent and knowing how to talk for yourself in the industry makes you go a long way. Tinie Tempah eclecticeducateeloquent share on social
Hopefully, young people will see that you can be young and make the sacrifices to follow your dreams. Tinie Tempah dreamfollowmake Change image and share on social
When I was about 14 I remember thinking when it came to proposing to my future girlfriend, I'd make a CD with all her favourite songs and a message that said, 'Will you marry me?' Shows you what a romantic I was. No one listens to CDs any more. It's all about iTunes. Tinie Tempah favouritefuturegirlfriend share on social
A lot of young people have all these aspirations but many of them don't believe they're possible. Tinie Tempah aspirationlotpeople Change image and share on social
My goal, my aim is to be a superstar, but not in a cheesy way. I want to go to America and do what they do. But better! Tinie Tempah aimamericacheesy Change image and share on social
The way everyone in London is right up against each other makes it very real to you growing up, the fact that people have different lives to you. And that causes problems; of course it does. Tinie Tempah factgrowlive Change image and share on social
Gone are the days when you'd have to tune in to a mad illegal radio station late at night to be able to hear the rapper of your choice. That's all changed now. That's all gone out of the window. And I feel like I represent that change. I represent the era of iPods and Shuffle and things like that. Tinie Tempah changechoiceday share on social
I like to think I don't make music for ignorant people. Tinie Tempah ignorantmakemusic Change image and share on social
Nigeria is like everywhere, really: there are some beautiful places that have been invested in and others that haven't been. Tinie Tempah beautifulinvestnigeria Change image and share on social