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Ben Chijioke aka Ty is one of UK Black music’s true innovators and popularisers. And with his third album, “Closer,” this critically-acclaimed MC and producer is set to hit the mainstream.
With a truly memorable live show, Ty has toured all over the world, everywhere from Morocco to the USA and has established a fanbase wherever he goes. In particular, his reputation has grown in the States to such an extent that he can claim the likes of Platinum Pied Pipers amongst his admirers and all his American guests on the record (including De La Soul, Speech from Arrested Development and Bahamadia) are personal friends and associates of the Vauxhall-based musician.
At last, with “Closer,” Ty feels he is coming ever nearer to what he was aiming at all along – hip hop that is as moving, funny, thoughtful and clever as the great Black music of the sixties and seventies. “For me it’s become about the music and the lyrics becoming one. About expressing myself and trying to sink into the music. Spoken word helped me to focus on the lyrics becoming part of the music. It’s not just about Ty rapping over a beat anymore.”
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Upwards
20,017 listeners13 tracks
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Closer
10,161 listeners12 tracks
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Awkward
11,782 listeners16 tracks
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Kick Snare & an Idea (Pt. 1)
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BigDaddyWayne
Yes I;-) great Lyrics with lovely soulful tones.
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Astolus
"Closer" - such a good track.
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IAJP
how underated. his style, flow, sound and production is unlike anything else i've ever heard from britain..he clearly listens to the right stuff. i.e. nas, q-tip and the rest..good shit, real glad i discovered this [2]
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MyFriendTheBeat
Saw him in Linz (Austria) and that was by far one of the best concerts I´ve been on!
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ionoxwolf
saw him at womad he was awsome !!!!!
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Lecavalier4
I like the new Album, Especially ME.
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pmatwiej
good performence today in warsaw :)
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subjective
this new album is that shit. it makes me think of this: http://i43.tinypic.com/143q6ia.jpg
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BurningTiger85
The new album is tasty. TASTY!
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hitmewidmusic
Emotions is Fresh! Out now http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/emotions/id355058878
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Pencilpope
I love the song "hustle" please do another project with rich medina =)
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thirdprofile
i'm just a little black boy with a pen in my hand
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NinjaTune000
new Big Dada podcast... http://tiny.cc/iZ6eF
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PollyStein
'The Tale' always makes me laugh sooo much. Love Ty
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Truthspeaker
"Sophisticated and Course" is one of the best tracks ever... sick
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Dudla
I saw him live once upon a time and that's still one of the best shows I've ever been to.
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Kym-B
Upwards is one of my all time favourite albums. Much love to ya, Ty! xxx
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ritesofspring
gotta love Ty
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mozip78
This Sunday at Rise, can't wait! Last album is definitely a grower...
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SteQ
upwards is awesome
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