Behind the stage name Tinie Tempah is Englishman Patrick Okogwu. Disc-overy is his debut album and it entered number one in the English album chart. Tinie is a member of the ever-growing grime scene. The rapper is often compared to Dizzee Rascal, which is a compliment given Dizzee's impressive repertoire. In their own words, Disc-overy had to be raw and only guests were allowed to participate of
… which Tinie is a fan herself. From the album cover to the guest list, we see the conformist sweat of label Parlophone drip off, so Tempah's claim is partly debunked. Musically, Disc-overy will be a nice addition to a local London DJ's set. The rawness and sincerity it takes to be played indoors too, the record lacks that. Tinie Tempah is a nice rapper, but the electro / dance / hip hop productions will only do well on a dance floor. (GL)more