The undisputed breakout star of 2010, Tinie Tempah has had an incredible year. Few debut artists boast two massive hit singles, a Glastonbury performance on the Pyramid stage and an appearance on Jonathan Ross. Yet the 21 year-old South Londoner has captivated music fans, celebrities and critics alike in just a matter of months especially us here at ZeroSeven.
His major label debut single Pass Out has had in excess of 11 million views on YouTube, while it’s follow-up, Frisky shot straight to No.2 and has been viewed over 8 million times. Combined, both singles have sold upwards of 750,000 copies.
Tinie looks set for yet another smash with his forthcoming third single, Written In The Stars. Produced by Swedish powerhouse Ishi, the single is a euphoric feel good anthem that details the 21 year-old’s past, present and future ambitions.
“I’m trying to live the dream and other people can do the same if they put their mind to it. That’s what the song is about. You can do everything I’ve done, if you’re determined and driven enough.”
Featuring the incredible vocals of Boston newcomer Eric Turner, the epic, synth-led single features crisp drums, razor-sharp guitars and a considered message delivered in Tinie’s uniquely credible style.
With Pass Out being one of the standout track of the summer, Tinie has played every significant stage from Wireless and the Big Chill, to Glastonbury and Ibiza Rocks alongside our favourites Swedish House Mafia. In May, Damon Albarn invited Tinie to join him on Jonathan Ross to perform with Gorillaz, while in June Snoop Dogg, who did a remix of Pass Out, asked Tinie to join him on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. He’s won celebrity fans in the form of Prince William and P. Diddy – who enlisted Tinie for the remix of his latest single Hello, Good Morning – while Paris Hilton booked the rapper for a private party in Cannes. Having toured with Jay-Z, Chase & Status, Rihanna and Mr. Hudson, Tinie recently announced his own headline tour, which opens in October. The preceding week, Tinie will release his highly-anticipated debut album, Disc-Overy.
