Talking to Rollacoaster magazine, the London based rapper confessed that Dizzee was someone he admired and respected musically and personally:

"The person I wanted to be like was Dizzee Rascal. He made that transition from underground MCing to not only chart success in the UK but in the rest of the world, and almost consolidating his position as a British artist regardless of the genre he belongs to."

Tinie is currently putting the finishing touches on his sophomore offering, which is set to be named 'Demonstration', and explained that he's still getting his head around the success he has enjoyed and navigating the industry while learning about it:

"I feel that I'm very much still studying this whole craft; the music industry. I have no ego when it comes to this. I'm always watching people – and if they're doing something right, I want to know how it's done."

Meanwhile, he has recently been confirmed to perform at the upcoming tribute concert for the late Stephen Lawrence, which will take place at London's O2 Arena on September 29. 

Watch footage of the hitmaker performing at the 2013 Keflavík Music Festival below: 

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TinieTempah/view/71484/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:45:39 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TinieTempah/view/71484/ Tinie Tempah has revealed the rough release date for his new album.

The British star is due to unleash his second studio record 'Demonstration' later this year as he builds on the success of 2010 debut 'Disc-Overy'.

Speaking to the Metro, Tempah confirmed that the new release will hit the shelves in September.

It will also be preceded by a lead single in May. The rapper said:

"My second album, 'Demonstration', is finished so I'll be releasing that in September with the first single in May."

He added: "It's three years since the last album, but it's going to be worth the wait."

He took to his official Twitter page this afternoon (March 21) and shared a promotional picture for the two live dates, and also asked his 1.6 million followers: "Woooooooooooooooooohhhhh!!! Ibiza AND Mallorca rocks this Summer!! Who's gonna come party with me haha! :-P"

Tinie will perform a headlining set at the Mallorca Rocks hotel on July 9 before moving over to the Ibiza Rocks venue the next day for a full show on July 10. Tickets for both events are available online now.

Other acts confirmed to perform include Example, Rizzle Kicks, The Vaccines, Katy B, Ellie Goulding, Dizzee Rascal, Foals and Bastille.

Watch Calvin Harris and Tinie's video for 'Drinking From The Bottle' here:

The rapper was asked by Jessie J to try the tough task for Comic Relief, but he couldn't manage the full amount.

Tempah got to about 66 press-ups before his arms buckled and his body gave up - but thankfully for the music man, not all of the eggs cracked under him.

The challenge is just one of many dares dished out by Jessie J ahead of Red Nose Day, which is taking place on Friday (March 15).

The 'Domino' singer herself is due to shave off her hair live on the night in an attempt to raise money for the good cause.

The British star has finished work on his latest musical offering and is looking forward to relaxing over Christmas before its release next year.

Speaking to Capital FM, Tempah explained: "It feels good to be back. We're chilling out now. The album's done and we're gonna chill out and just enjoy Christmas. At the start of the year we're going to start dropping stuff and then hopefully we'll have it out in time for the summer."

Tempah features on DJ Calvin Harris's latest single 'Drinking from the Bottle', and when it was suggested that the message behind the single was "uncouth", the star laughed off the light-hearted comment.

He joked: "Exactly, but it's perfect timing - Christmas is on!"

Tempah's newest album follows on from the huge success of his debut offering 'Disc-Overy'.

The 24-year old rapper posed in a photograph showing off his torso standing next to boxer Haye, 32.

Haye who went into the “I’m a Celerity Get Me Out of Here” jungle lost 13lbs of muscle after a month of rations.

He tweeted a picture of himself after the training session with Tinie and his trainer Ruben Tabares, saying: “Just finished great session with @rubentabares & @TinieTempah #AllAboutThemAbs.”

In the snap the pair are seen with their teeth clenched and muscles flexed.

Earlier this month, Haye teased his Twitter followers with a picture of his six-pack and the message: "As requested by many of my lovely fans, now that I'm out of jungle, here is #TodaysBodyShot"

Haye, who has aspirations to become a Hollywood actor in the future is releasing a "Box and Tone" fitness DVD at the end of the year.

He said: "Whether you consider yourself fit or not, don’t worry. You won’t be taking any punches here, just dishing them out.'

"I guarantee if you complete this workout plan, you’ll really feel the burn."

Watch Eminem's "Lost in Stars" video featuring Tinie Tempah

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TinieTempah/view/58661/ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:16:01 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TinieTempah/view/58661/ Tinie Tempah has blasted musicians who turn to designing clothes just for the money.

The ‘Pass Out’ star, who launched his own Disturbing London range earlier this year, told The Sun that he has little respect for pop stars who get into fashion for the wrong reasons:

“If it’s something that’s natural to you and you genuinely have a passion for, that’s one thing. But if it’s just for business that’s another.” 

The 23-year-old, who appeared alongside Tulisa at the X-Factor Judges’ House stage last night, went on to suggest that the downturn in album sales may be responsible for such ventures:

“I can’t speak for those guys individually but in this day and age – music has changed.

“I feel like lots of artists aren’t selling lots of records any more.They’re not touring as much and are always looking for avenues to branch off into.”

In a new interview, Tinie explained that people expect the stars to represent a generation of crime or broken homes when in reality a lot of the artists are well-brought up and educated individuals, much like himself:

"I'm incredibly close to my mum and dad. Even to this day I call them mummy and daddy. I was well-brought-up, my parents are still together. When people listen to hip-hop, they think everybody's from a broken home; that it only appeals to people from broken homes and those on drugs."

"But the majority probably do live with their mum and dad. They probably do go to good schools, and I just want to represent that."

Earlier this year, he confirmed that his new studio album 'Demonstration' is due to be released in October.

The superstar, who has previously spoken out in support of the 2012 London Olympics, told The Sun newspaper that Britain's golden girl Jessica Ennis caught his attention from the moment he saw her.

When asked if he would like to take her out on a date, Tinie replied: "I most definitely would."

“She’s in an advert for a sports drink and another for a deodorant at the moment. I watch them religiously.”

Back in April, he explained to Capital FM that having the world famous sporting event in London this year will bring nothing but positivity to the country: "It's going to be amazing."

"The amazing things its doing for London, we've been travelling abroad a lot recently, and every time we come back the streets are cleaner and there's always a new restaurant or clothes store popping up to accommodate all the tourists that are going to come."

Speaking to the NME, the 'Frisky' star admitted that Coldplay's Chris Martin and songstress Lana Del Rey have been fantastic points of reference while trying to redefine his sound for his new album, 'Demonstration':

"Chris Martin has been quite an influence on this album. It's definitely a lot more progressive in the quality of the sound. I've been listening to Lykke Li and Lana Del Rey, songs like, 'Love Out Of Lust' and 'Dark Paradise', the dynamics of the sound, how big and anthemic it gets."

He also teased details of a new track called 'DO To The OD', which he has vowed to perform live during his summer festival sets:

"There's one called 'DO To The OD' that kind of has the same qualities as 'Pass Out' and 'Frisky'. It's a real gritty vocal and quite explicit as well."

Watch Rita Ora's video for 'R.I.P.', which also features Tinie, below:

Speaking to Capital FM, the star explained that although the games aren't due to begin until the summer he has already started to notice the positive impact that the Olympics are having on the city:

"It's going to be amazing. The amazing things its doing for London, we've been travelling abroad a lot recently, and every time we come back the streets are cleaner and there's always a new restaurant or clothes store popping up to accommodate all the tourists that are going to come."

"It's only been really good from where I'm from, I'm really happy about it."

Tinie also confirmed recently that his sophomore studio album, 'Demonstration', is set to be released this autumn in October.

The 'Pass Out' hitmaker has confirmed that his highly-anticipated second album is set to be released later this autumn and he's about a month away from completing it. Speaking to Capital FM, Tinie explained:

"In about a month's time the album should be finished and then hopefully, no definitely, release date in October."

He also admitted that his current run of live dates are purely to "get the world ready" for his new record and he's so grateful for the continued support from his fans, especially over the past few months while he's been hiding away in the studio:

"I've been doing loads of gigs loads of tours just trying to get everybody – like the world ready for the next album. I think the support that the British public gave me on the first one and everyone in Ireland and just Great Britain and the British Isles in general was incredible but now I think it's time to take it to that next level and make it even bigger and better."

Watch Tinie star in Rita Ora's music video for 'R.I.P.' below:

Speaking to The Sun, Tinie said that he used to listen to a lot of "southern US rap", which often focused its lyrics on strippers.

However, when Tinie actually went to a strip club in the US, he was left feeling somewhat deflated, with the dancers often there to "strip for their college tuition fees". He said:

"Strip clubs in America are so big. When I was listening to southern US rap, all I was listening to was strippers and strippers' booties. Then I went to a strip club in America. When you see a naked stripper for the first time she gives you a lap dance and tells you she is in college and she is stripping for her tuition fees."

Tinie revealed that he also got a bit jealous when he saw his performer move on to the next man. He continued:

"The minute she goes to somebody else and you see her laughing, it feels like she is cheating on you. I'm like, 'What are you doing? Come back here, I thought we had something! ’'So that's going to take a little while to get used to."

The 'Pass Out' hitmaker is hard at work on the follow up record to 'Disc-Overy' and explained to Capital FM that it will have a more "indie and underground and raw" appeal, and he's particularly excited about the collaboration with Dizzee Rascal:

"I've got something on there with Dizzee Rascal, which is amazing. I've been listening to Dizzee since I was 12-years-old so that means a lot to me. I'm really, really excited about that."

"It's very hard, it's very grimy. It's the complete opposite of what people would think we were gunning for. When I played the instrumental to Dizzee he was like, 'Thank god you didn't try and get me on something that you want to make a big hit'."

Although the offering hasn't yet been given an official release date, Tinie recently confirmed its title as 'Demonstration'.

The 23-year-old rapper, who launched his Disturbing London menswear range at Selfridges earlier this month, told The Telegraph that he is taking his new role as a fashion entrepreneur very seriously:

He said: "At the end of the day, I'm a 23-year-old male from inner city London. Of course I'm into tailoring - but in the right circumstances: swanky events, awards or fashion shows. I want [the collection] to show the different layers of what makes me who I am. I thought it would be good to do something that was high-end streetwear, based around the whole Americana storm that is happening now. D'ya get what I mean?

"I don't want people to just go out and buy this stuff because Tinie Tempah is associated with it. I want people to fall in love with it and go and seek it off their own accord."

The ‘Pass Out’ star, who won Best Dressed Man of 2012 at the recent GQ Awards, went onto reveal how he plans to expand the range in the future:

"I'm going to carry on collaborating until I get to the point where I feel it's safe and cool and credible enough to go for the full heritage: a high-end collection, tailoring - everything. You have to think big and start off small, get people to fall in love with the brand."