Talking about massive
WHEN you meet rising British rapper Tinie Tempah the first thing that strikes you is how softly spoken and courteous he is. In place of the expected ego and entourage, before you sits an unassuming young man, happy to make eye contact and still visibly rooted in the real world. He’s sold over a million records in the past 12 months, had a debut LP shoot straight to number one and bagged two Brit Awards — but nobody is going to mistake him for the new 50 Cent.
“It’s important you keep your feet on the ground,” the 22-year-old says in a measured estuary London accent. “If you have success at a young age it is essential you have a good team around you.”
