Tempa T

Tempa T
Birth name Nicky Nyarko-Dei
Also known as Tempz
Born (1984-10-09) 9 October 1984 Forest Gate, East London England
Genres Grime
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2000–present
Associated acts Slew Dem, Boy Better Know, Newham Generals, Chronik, Chase and Status, Lethal Bizzle, Jme, Esco

Nicky Nyarko-Dei, known by his stage name Tempa T is a British Grime MC originating from East London. 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, love of word play 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] 2015 Tempa T released the single SHELL which reached number one for 8 weeks in the UK Grime Chart show with DJ Cameo on BBC radio 1xtra, the track was produced by up and coming producers So Real Sounds.

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.[5]

Discography

Albums

  • It's Bait It's Bait (2018)
  • Pree the Baitness (2014)
  • All-Star Pars (2012)

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected chart positions
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
UK UK
DL
All-Star Pars
  • Release: December 21, 2012
  • Label: DEFENDERS ENTERTAINMENT
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
 9999
"—" 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
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— N/A

References

  1. ↑ NEWS: Students protest to Tempa T. Urban Development (2010-12-11). Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
  2. ↑ Grime / Dubstep: The Year in Grime / Dubstep. Pitchfork. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
  3. ↑ 2009: The year grime began to pay | Music. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
  4. ↑ Tempa T: "They never seen anything like that on the island." | Dummy » New Music Archived 2010-12-03 at the Wayback Machine.. Dummymag.com. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
  5. ↑ "Tempa T Prepares Debut Album 'It's Bait, It's Bait' | News | Clash Magazine". May 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
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