Tinie Tempah Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I like to think I don't make music for ignorant people.”

“I'm a bit of a mummy's boy.”

“Nigeria is like everywhere, really: there are some beautiful places that have been invested in and others that haven't been.”

“My glasses are from Cutler & Gross. They're not prescription: I just love wearing them. I used to wear Ray-Ban a lot and then I realised that a lot of the things I've started going for are a little bit more refined. I liked the fact that I was supporting a British brand, somebody I could have a relationship with and people that I could talk to.”

“Coming from an African background, obviously the foundation of the family home is education, probably because my parents had to work a lot harder for everything that they've got in this country.”

“I watched a film called 'Elephant' recently. Its not stylish in the sense of expensive suits and Italian cars, but the styling on every single character is spot on.”

“I met Ellie Goulding at the BRITs. She's lovely. I've got a lot of time for her. I gave her congratulations and whatnot and she let me hold her BRIT. That was amazing - once I'd touched one for the first time, I said 'This cannot be the last time I touch a BRIT.'”

“Music has no race. It appeals to everybody.”

“Grime is a particular style of music. You've got electro, funk and garage; grime is its darker side. It's constantly evolving.”

“Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.”