Hailing from South East London, Tinie Tempah has been making his mark on the international hip hop scene. He has collaborated with various artists including M.I.A., Jay Sean, Sway,and Ironik Wiley, among many others. His albums, including Tears, and Hood Economics: Room 147: The 80 Minute Course, have been praised by The New York Times, Playboy Magazine, and The Guardian.