10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tempa T

Tempa T is particularly known for his excitable nature, aggressive lyrics, love of word play and the use of the phrases “hype” and “par”. The British grime MC, Tempa T was born Nicky Nyarko Dei on 9 October 1984 in Forest Gate, East London. He was a former member of east London-based grime crew Slew Dem. He is well known for his 2009 single “Next Hype” which is considered an anthem of the UK underground scene. He also starred in the 2010 British action film, Shank. There is no doubt that the 31-years-old grime MC is definitely a rising star in the music industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the grime MC from East London, Tempa T:

1. Tempa T was born Nicky Nyarko Dei on 9 October 1984 in Forest Gate, East London.

2. He was a former member of east London-based grime crew Slew Dem.

3. His first public performance was in 2006 with Mike Crosby and Slew Dem at The Chantelle Fiddy club night at 333 in Shoreditch.

4. 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.

5. His musical career was documented by Neo-Publishing Inc.

6. He is well known for his 2009 single “Next Hype” which is considered an anthem of the UK underground scene.

7. He also starred in the 2010 British action film, Shank.

8. He was featured on “Hypest Hype” by Chase & Status.

9. He has collaborated with artists like Lethal Bizzle, JME, Newham Generals and Chronik to name a few.

10. He is particularly known for his excitable nature, aggressive lyrics, love of word play and the use of the phrases “hype” and “par”.