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Playing someone drum 'n' bass for the first time in 'Pass Out' - they're like, 'Oh my God, what is this?' I'm having a lot of fun and a good time showcasing the music.

Tinie Tempah

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Tinie Tempah
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: November 7
Entrepreneur
Rapper
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Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu
Patrick Okogwu
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