Tinie Tempah
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1988-11-07
- Works
- 2
Top works
- Tinie Tempah
- Untitled
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Film & TV
Acting · London, United Kingdom
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper, singer, composer and entrepreneur. He has been signed to Parlophone Records since 2009, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Known for
- Bangers: Mad for Cars — Presenter2023
- Extraordinary Portraits — Self2022
- Extraordinary Extensions — Host2021
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks — Self - Guest2021
- The Talk2020
- The Big Narstie Show — Self2018
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie — Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee2016
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show — Self - Performer2016
- Top Gear: Extra Gear — Self2016
- Bring the Noise — Himself - Team Captain2015
via TMDB
Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 1,312,832
- Total plays
- 16,746,337
Tags
GrimeHip-Hoprapbritishdubstep
Patrick Junior C. Okogwu (born November 7th, 1988 in Plumstead, South London), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah or just TINIE, is a BRIT Award-winning rapper, MC and CEO of Disturbing London Records. Tinie gained national acclaim and chart success upon the release of his major label debut single Pass Out which debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010. According to the Pass Out Songfacts, Okogwu came up with his stage name at the age of 13. <a href="https://www.last.fm/musi
Key facts
- Born
- Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , ( 1988-11-07 ) 7 November 1988 (age 37) , London, England
- Origin
- Plumstead , London, England
- Genres
- Hip hop electronic dance-pop UK rap
- Occupations
- Rapper singer songwriter television presenter guitarist pianist
- Instruments
- vocals guitars pianos
- Years active
- 2005–present
- Labels
- Parlophone Disturbing London
- Formerly of
- V Click Sick Combination Magic Circle Squad Nu Brand Flexxx Aftershock
- Website
- tinietempah .com
via Wikipedia infobox
Key dates
- Born
- 7 November 1988
via Wikidata · CC0
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Plumstead
- Occupation
- musician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- rave music
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- tinietempah.com
- Image
- Tinie Tempah at SXSW London 2025.jpg
Article
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu (pronunciation; born 7 November 1988), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah (formerly Tinie), is an English rapper and singer. Born and raised in London, he created his own entertainment company Disturbing London in 2006, alongside Dumi Oburota. After signing with Parlophone in 2009 and releasing several mixtapes, he rose to fame with the UK number-one singles "Pass Out" and "Written in the Stars" in 2010.
He subsequently released his debut album Disc-Overy in October 2010, which also charted at number one and was certified platinum in 2011. He won two Brit Awards in 2011 for Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Single. In November 2013, he released his second album, entitled Demonstration. Preceded by top ten singles "Trampoline" and "Children of the Sun", the album charted at number three and was certified gold by the BPI the next year.