'Written In The Stars' hitmaker Tinie Tempah has explained that before he broke into the big time with his 2010 debut album, 'Disc-Overy', he always looked up to Dizzee Rascal as a source of great inspiration. 

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: