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Tinie Tempah - Till I'm Gone
Artist: Tinie Tempah
Featuring: Wiz Khalifa
Producer: Stargate
Album: Disc-Overy
Label: Parlophone/Capitol
While rock and R&B import artists from England to the U.S. on a seemingly daily basis, so far U.K. hip-hop artists have found crossing the proverbial pond a tricky proposition (word to Dizzee Rascal). Hoping to be the first rap Pilgrim (get it?) is Tinie Tempah, who first landed on DJBooth’s shores with the highly-rated Pass Out and is now looking to set up shop in the States permanently with new single ‘Till I’m Gone. Considering the circumstances, who better to craft a universally appealing, rap-tinged pop beat than Norway-to-America transplant producers Stargate, otherwise known as the men behind Black & Yellow. Speaking of which, Wiz lends his always relaxed vocal appeal to a verse and a hook, contributions that almost threaten to outweigh Tinie’s punchline heavy verses (when’s the last time you heard a cricket reference?) but ultimately don’t – or at least that’s my two cents. So how about it Booth, does Tinie have what it takes to make it in America? Those answering with an emphatic yes will want to cop the re-release of his Disc-Overy album, complete with new songs and dropping May 17.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 16, 2011
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Wiz is hot on this track. Tinie Tempah kind of brings down an amazing beat and a good hook from Wiz. I'm not diggin the whole british accent thing, maybe I'm not being open, but it doesnt sound good. and theres nothing special about him lyrically.. overall, a 3. I'll give it some listens, but Tinie Tempah is garb.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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If you can look past the vocals from Tempah - which most American listeners cannot, sadly - then this is a charting song for sure. With Wiz on board, that is likely.
PS. Stargate is on a roll. 
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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the hook was dope, beat was dope but thats really about it. I'm not impressed with tempah's lyrical prowess.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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im putting this in rotation because of the AMAZING instrumental. solid hook but not a huge fan of the british accent in the delivery (sounded like an urban Austin Powers lol). Wish Tinie Tempah all best luck with his single, just not my cup of tea.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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i don't think this is hotter then his to smash hits before this and wiz is just overrated and he actually suck's big time i have never heard anything good from him since black and yellow he should'nt of been on here
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Tinie's actually a dope lyricist, and his European-influenced production is absolutely DOPE. His first underground hit was "Wifey". His European singles are absolutely dope too: "Pass Out", "Frisky", "Invincible", "Wonderman", "Simply Unstoppable", "Miami 2 Ibiza", and of course- "Written in the Stars".
This might add to his catalog of hits mainly because Stargate's production is absolutely bangin'. |
| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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When I saw who was in this song, I knew almost to a T what I would hear. And I was right. The only surprise was at the very beginning of the 2nd verse where I thought Lil' Wayne had a surprise verse... but it was just Tinie's accent messing with my mind. Anyway, I guess there's nothing wrong with this track. 2.5.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, how are u gonna get wiz for just the hook. i'm really not a big fan of wiz khalifa, but i wouldve liked to hear a verse. pour decisionnnnnn
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Tinie kills it as usual, he's a solid solid rapper and people who "can't get over the accent" need to sit down. Wiz is average as hell, it's a decent hook but needs someone who can sing to lace it. He has absolutely no range sadly.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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This song is NOT getting the love it deserves, 5 stars to even out the haters
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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It's sad that such a good instrumental is wasted for this track.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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I will resonate what I and everyone else been saying for a while now...Tinie Tempah is a week emcee. His lyrics are very basic like a british Soulja Boy.
But, and I mean but, he knows how to choose great productions and utilize them and make very good songs. This is a case in point. On a whole (with Khalifah) this song is good. |
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Love the production, but...hahahahahahaha The vocals are laughable at best, hahahahahaha I didn't know the Geico Gecko cut a record...
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Definitely a fan of Tempah. I've had about enough of Wiz though
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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I've been on the Tinie Tempah train for more than a minute and this should get listens that will get people into his other brilliant tracks. Also the whole Miami to Ibiza with Swedish House Mafia should give him enough ammo to tear up a wide variety of clubs since he has some sick house, grime, and more American-friendly rap tracks.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Now as far as this track is concerned, after a couple listens he isn't on his top lyrical form. Only 3 stars and that only cause I hang with Brits who have turned me onto grime. If you think Tinie is like Soulja I encourage you to dig deeper into his catalogue. He makes money in the UK cause the simple rhyme style is popular in grime. That's his way of making a "banger"; its a cultural difference. He is perfectly capable of better lyricism so don't be fooled by his singles. They reflect a purposefully down-crafted lyricism that isn't our (america's) style.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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@SirPumbaEsquire I suspected he was dumbing himself down here because his flow was definitely on point. And usually rappers that are naturally weak lyrically can't put together a flow like that.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Man, Stargate are the ish! Excellent beat, the hook is also really catchy (good job, Wiz!), but I'm not that sure about Tinie... As someone above already said, it's too bad that this instrumental didn't go to someone who would actually do it justice, but that's kind of symptomatic for Stargate beats, isn't it? (Yes, I AM talking about 'Black and Yellow'.)
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| Posted on May 13, 2011 |
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People from the uk listen to us rapper and put up with the accent so why dont u americans do the same. its just arrogant. the chorus is okish but tinie delivers on his part
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| Posted on May 13, 2011 |
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Nice joint....
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| Posted on May 14, 2011 |
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this song has a nice beat to wiz is nice also tinie is good.
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| Posted on May 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 16, 2011 |
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Okay, let me begin with the fact of how UK Artists like Tinie, Stryder, and Dizzee have all turned from being UK Grime artists to US Pop artists. I hate it! Play me Tinie Tempah's Wifey Riddim, THATS TRUE TINIE TEMPAH! Now he just rhymes slow like a bad US rapper would. I'm from England and I love real hip hop with few exceptional tracks and artists. I enjoy Wiz's hook on here, Tinie does alright but although I feel like I have to like it, I'm just not the biggest fan here.
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| Posted on May 17, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 17, 2011 |
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Can not begin to describe how much I hate Written In The Stars. So, after hearing that I am uch more pleased with this song. Not much of a fan overall, but the production and chorus are catchy.
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| Posted on May 17, 2011 |
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I dont care what you guys say i usually hate wiz and most strictly mainstream cuts but this is just too damn catchy.
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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Man, hella catchy, you got a hit Tempah!
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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Thumbs up good track . . folkz dont know how to judge music .!! Wiz's Hook on the p'z and q'z .!!
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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You people hating on Tinie Tempah obviously havent heard 'Pass Out' or 'Frisky' - Those tunes are crazy good.
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| Posted on May 19, 2011 |
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Love Tinie Tempah, ever since he put out Pass Out I've been a fan. This song is actually a step down from the quality material he usually puts out. Its a bit of an average song but I can see this blowing up in the states. 3 stars
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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Word to @ ReturnOfSanta, this song needs more love.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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My british N!gga comin out with another hit
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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I was really counting on this to be good. Although some parts were good overall I did not enjoy.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2011 |
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Hot track, I understand why people don't like the accent but get over it...... I'm not from the UK and I don't think the accent brings the song down one bit. seriously I'm not a big fan of American accents either but I deal with it and since most songs are from the U.S, I don't factor in the accent to my rating of the songs.
Dope song. Thats all. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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honestly...tinie..aint cuttin it for me...
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2011 |
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Timpah's accent is not that bad. I actually kind of like it. I think Wiz did a great job and this song should get some play because it solid.
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2011 |
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I like tinie's accent, its different from everything else, i can not get past his poor lyrics but wiz and the awesome beat even out poor lyrics
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2011 |
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Sick song. Where's the love people?
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2011 |
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this song aint even on the album and ive got it i wonder why???? there must be a newer version
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2011 |
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wiz is hot with tinie
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2011 |
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agreed with ChillAF
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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