Chip (rapper)
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Jahmaal Noel Fyffe[1] (born 26 November 1990 in Edmonton, London) is a solo MC. He is best known by the stage name Chipmunk, which started as a nickname given to him by his friend because of the alignment of his teeth. He adopted the nickname in remembrance after the younger boy was killed. While co-presenting Switch on BBC Radio 1, Chipmunk stated that he would eventually change his stage name, possibly to Mr. Munk (an alias which he already uses). Chipmunk is signed with Columbia Records of Sony Music UK. He won the Best UK Newcomer at the MOBO Awards 2008.[2] He also won Best Hip-Hop Act at the MOBO Awards 2009, overcoming US stars such as Jay-Z, Kanye West and Eminem.[3].
Discography
- Main article: Chipmunk discography
Studio albums
- I Am Chipmunk (2009)
Mixtapes
- League Of My Own (2007)
Chipmunk (2008)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MOBO Awards | Best UK Newcomer | Won | [2] |
| 2009 | Best Hip-Hop Act | Won | [3] | |
| MP3 Music Awards | The UGG Award – Urban / Garage / Grime "Diamond Rings" | Won | [4] |
References
- ^ Births, Marriages and Deaths Index – England & Wales
- ^ a b "MOBO Awards 2008–Winners Boards (Chipmunk)". Zimbio. Retrieved 16 June 2009.
- ^ a b Move over Kanye, as Chipmunk from Tottenham crowned king of Mobo awards Times Online, 1 October 2009
- ^ MP3 Music Awards 2009 Winners