Tinie Tempah Quotes

I think it's imperative to have faith or religion, because it's good to have morals, to be kind to others.

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

I definitely believe in God.

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

Every generation that comes from this family has to do better than the last.

A lot of young people have all these aspirations but many of them don't believe they're possible.

I think when you come to Australia you immediately get the sense of fitness and taking care of yourself and being healthy, and it really shows.

I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.

If people are not listening to you as individuals, it's always good to get together and make a stand for something.

At the end of the day, you sign a record deal and you understand where it could go if you had the right song.

I'm a big fan of Paco Rabanne's 1 Million.

When I feel like I'm renowned enough, I'd love to do a heritage-type line, but that takes time.

I'm merely a fan of fashion from high end to streetwear, from Nike to Comme des Garcons.

At the end of the day, I'm a human being and I just think that's what it is. Challenging stereotypes by just being who I am.

People discover you at festivals. They come to see Coldplay or whoever, and then wander over and catch your act. Festivals make a lot of sense to me.

People used to say poems were different to songs but I don't think they are.

I actually remember celebrating National Poetry Day at school; I remember having to write and read a load.

I pray as much as possible.

Fashion Week is surprisingly very short. At least the actual runway shows are.

My goal, my aim is to be a superstar, but not in a cheesy way. I want to go to America and do what they do. But better!

Music has no race. It appeals to everybody.

I'm quite a fan of British designers.

As a young guy from south London, I wanted to be able to make myself stand out.

I feel like I'm indirectly showing people, not that there's another way, but just that if you really have a dream, you should try and give it a go.

I can wear a suit, sweatpants, a long tee shirt, and a denim jacket all at the same time.

I've seen how much effort has to go into a tour, the performance and also how to look after yourself, not just physically, but mentally too.

When I got a little older I was obsessed Lil Wayne. But then it was just as many British rappers - Dizzee Rascal I would always listen to.

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

I'm so down to earth, I'm bringing gravity back.

I'm a bit of a mummy's boy.

I'm actually going to the gym, working on getting not fatter, just a bit bulkier.

This is the kind of fashion I grew up on - a good pair of trainers, great denim - and I will always love high-end streetwear.

I don't want to achieve less than my mum and dad.

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

Hopefully, young people will see that you can be young and make the sacrifices to follow your dreams.