The dynamic performing Artist, has earned a string of accolades in a career that spans more than a decade, resulting in classics such as Oh You Want More, Wait A Minute, Closer and Emotions, to name a few.

A consummate live performer, Ty, born Ben Chijioke, has worked alongside other hip hop greats such as Scratch Perverts, Talib Kweli, Blak Twang and Arrested Development, collaborating on tracks with a whole host of artists, including Del La Soul, Shaun Escoffery, Sway, Tony Allen and most recently, Radio 1 DJ, Kissy Sellout.  2012 saw the Rapper feature on a posthumous tribute album to Amy Winehouse.

ONiT! PR will oversee day to day operations for the Artist, bringing its multi-layered services into play.  Speaking on his new relationship with the agency, Ty said “It feels great to be working with an organisation as passionate about working, as us artists are about creating.  On point, on the ball and on it in general - a breath of fresh air.  I’m looking forward to great things!”

Of ONiT! PR’s latest client, Managing Director, Sidel Stewart said, “It’s great to collaborate with an Artist such as Ty, who champions the importance of UK independent art.  He shares our passion for performance and his work is a hybrid of hip-hop and spoken word, fusing storytelling, emotion and social commentary. We anticipate building a fruitful relationship.”

Freshly signed to independent label, Tru Thoughts Records at the start of the year, Ty announced the forthcoming release of 2 new EP’s; the first, entitled A Kick Snare & An Idea due for release in April, with brand new video, Like You Never, currently in circulation.

To view Ty’s full biography and tour information, please visit: www.onitpr.co.uk/tymusic

ONiT! PR Release: International Rap Artist, Ty, Gets ONiT! 

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