Tempa T
Tempa T | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nicky Nyarko-Dei |
| Also known as | Tempz, King of Hype |
| Born | 9 October 1984 Forest Gate, East London England |
| Genres | Grime |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Nicky Nyarko-Dei, known by his stage name Tempa T is an English Grime MC originating from East London and of Ghanaian descent. He is well known for his 2009 single "Next Hype" which is considered an anthem of the UK underground scene. Due to this song Tempa T is particularly known for his excitable nature, aggressive lyrics, muscular physique and the use of the phrases "hype" and "par". He is featured on "Hypest Hype" by Chase & Status and has appeared in the British film Shank (2010), performing "Next Hype". Tempz is a former member of east London-based grime crew Slew Dem.[1][2][3]
Early career
His first public performance was in 2006 with Mike Crosby from Greater Manchester, SlewDem at The Chantelle Fiddy club night at 333 in Shoreditch. In 2007 he made himself known and recognised as the ‘angry Grime MC’ and ‘The hype man’, with his high energy and infectious stage presence.[4] Tempa T's musical career was documented by Neo-Publishing.Inc in 2010 in Tempa T: Reviewing the Hype so Far. In May 2014 Tempa T announced his debut album Pre the Baitness for release in July of the same year.
Discography
Albums
- It's Bait It's Bait (2015)
- Pree the Baitness (2014)
- All-Star Pars (2012)
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | UK DL | ||
| All-Star Pars |
|
99 | 99 |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Extended plays
- Spray Dem (Prod. DJJJ) (2006)
- Next Hype (Remixes) (2009)
- Say It Right Now (Remixes) (2012)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | IRE | |||
| "Next Hype" | 2009 | — | — | Non-album singles |
As a featured performer
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | IRE | |||
| "CD is Dead" (with JME) |
2010 | — | — | Blam! |
| "Hypest Hype" (with Chase & Status) |
70 | — | No More Idols | |
| "Rari WorkOut" (Lethal Bizzle featuring JME and Tempa T) |
2014 | 11 | — | — |
References
- ^ NEWS: Students protest to Tempa T. Urban Development (2010-12-11). Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
- ^ Grime / Dubstep: The Year in Grime / Dubstep. Pitchfork. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
- ^ 2009: The year grime began to pay | Music. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
- ^ Tempa T: "They never seen anything like that on the island." | Dummy » New Music. Dummymag.com. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.