Career
He is well known for his 2009 single "Next Hype" which is considered an anthem of the United Kingdom underground scene. Due to this song Tempa T is particularly known for his excitable nature, aggressive lyrics, love of word play and the use of the phrases "hype" and "par". He is featured on "Hypest Hype" by Chase & Status and has appeared in the British film Shank (2010), performing "Next Hype".
His first public performance was in 2006 with Mike Crosby from Greater Manchester, SlewDem at The Chantelle Fiddy club night at 333 in Shoreditch.
In 2007 he made himself known and recognised as the ‘angry Grime Military Cross’ and ‘The hype man’, with his high energy and infectious stage presence. Tempa T"s musical career was documented by Neo-Publishing.Inc in 2010 in Tempa T: Reviewing the Hype so Far.
In May 2014 Tempa T announced his debut album Pre the Baitness for release in July of the same year.