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
I actually remember celebrating National Poetry Day at school; I remember having to write and read a load. Tinie Tempah celebratedayload Change image and share on social
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
Coming from an African background, obviously the foundation of the family home is education, probably because my parents had to work a lot harder for everything that they've got in this country. Tinie Tempah africanbackgroundcome Change image and share on social
I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud. Tinie Tempah dadforeverhave Change image and share on social
At the end of the day, you sign a record deal and you understand where it could go if you had the right song. Tinie Tempah daydealend Change image and share on social
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'm starting to think about my life, thinking about where I'm going to be in three years time: who I'm going to be with, where I'm going to be situated myself. Tinie Tempah lifesituatestart Change image and share on social
I like to think I don't make music for ignorant people. Tinie Tempah ignorantmakemusic Change image and share on social
I met Ellie Goulding at the BRITs. She's lovely. I've got a lot of time for her. I gave her congratulations and whatnot and she let me hold her BRIT. That was amazing - once I'd touched one for the first time, I said 'This cannot be the last time I touch a BRIT.' Tinie Tempah amazebritcongratulation share on social
