I first became interested in style when I was 16 and I had my first couple of gigs. I realised I couldn't look like the people I was performing to. Not in a condescending way, but just that it would be weird if I was wearing exactly what someone in the crowd was wearing. Tinie Tempah condescendcouplecrowd share on social
I really want to work with Adele, I think she's amazing. Lykke Li as well. I love them both. I'd also like to work with The Script. I met them in Australia and we just got on like a house on fire. Tinie Tempah adeleamazeaustralia Change image and share on social
You have to do a show, an interview, you've got to go straight back on the road to another location, make a track and edit things like footage etc. It's non stop. I really respect the hustle and work rate of Chipmunk, as well as N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder. Tinie Tempah backchipmunkdubz share on social
Dizzee'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 Tempah albumblackbritain share on social
I find my dress sense tends to be a bit of a mixture between high fashion and unique vintage pieces with a little bit of street trends. For example, I might find a really nice, suede dinner jacket that I'd wear with a basic plain white shirt and some chinos and a pair of Nike trainers. Tinie Tempah basicbitechino share on social
Music has no race. It appeals to everybody. Tinie Tempah appealmusicrace Change image and share on social
I think it's imperative to have faith or religion, because it's good to have morals, to be kind to others. Tinie Tempah faithgoodimperative Change image and share on social
My glasses are from Cutler & Gross. They're not prescription: I just love wearing them. I used to wear Ray-Ban a lot and then I realised that a lot of the things I've started going for are a little bit more refined. I liked the fact that I was supporting a British brand, somebody I could have a relationship with and people that I could talk to. Tinie Tempah banbitebrand share on social
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 Tempah dreamfeelgive Change image and share on social
Playing someone drum 'n' bass for the first time in 'Pass Out' - they're like, 'Oh my God, what is this?' I'm having a lot of fun and a good time showcasing the music. Tinie Tempah basdrumfun Change image and share on social