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Tubby T (real name Anthony Robinson, 9 September 1974 – 22 May 2008)[1] was an English reggae, dancehall, garage and grime[2] MC and singer from Brent, London. His 2002 single "Tales of the Hood", produced by Sticky, reached No. 47 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 7 on the UK Dance Chart.[3] The following year, he featured on the single "Big N Bashy" by rapper Fallacy which reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] As well as Sticky, Tubby T worked with other artists such as MJ Cole, Sweetie Irie, Ms. Dynamite and Buju Banton.

Robinson died on 22 May 2008, after suffering his second stroke in four years.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ "Gone But Not Forgotten: Tubby T (RIP)". Bashmentvibes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  2. ^ a b "Industry mourns lost talent". Kilburn Times. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  3. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  4. ^ "TUBBY T | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  5. ^ "Tubby T Dies | MTV UK". Mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-20.