Tinchy Stryder

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Born 14 September 1986.

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Biography

Kwasi Danquah III ( KWAY-see dang-KWAH), better known by his stage name Tinchy Stryder (born, 14 September 1986) also known as The Star in the Hood, is a Ghanaian-British musician, music executive, A&R executive, investor, and businessman. He is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Takeover Roc Nation.

He has recorded and released three solo studio albums, Star in the Hood (2007), Catch 22 (2009), and Third Strike (2010).

His non-music business ventures include the clothing line Star in the Hood, among others. He is also the president and chief executive of Takeover/Cloud 9 (music publishing company through EMI Music Publishing), and he currently serves as the Chairman and A&R executive of Takeover Entertainment Limited, and along with Jay-Z, also co-owns Takeover Roc Nation.

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  1. Dappy and Tinchy perform at Mobos

    Wed 7 Sep 2011 06:14

    Dappy and Tinchy Stryder to appear at this year's show

  2. Winehouse to be honoured at Mobos

    Thu 1 Sep 2011 09:46

    A tribute to the singer, who died in July, is to be held at this year's Mobo Awards in...

  3. Tinchy and Bromfield record track

    Thu 30 Jun 2011 15:26

    The pair link up to record Spinnin' For 2012, the official Olympic Torch Relay song.

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  1. 2011 MOBO Awards

    Thu 6 Oct 2011 10:00 Last night, the cream of the urban music scene gathered in Glasgow for the 2011 MOBO... Mars Elkins

  2. Tinchy Stryder - 'You're Not Alone'

    Sun 25 Oct 2009 11:09 Tinchy, can we have a word? We just wanted to check that everything's okay, that... Fraser McAlpine

  3. Tinchy Stryder ft Amelle Berrabah - 'Never Leave You'

    Sat 1 Aug 2009 10:49 Ah, there is nothing like the sweet euphoric rush of pop music: The tightening of the... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. Third Strike 2010

    Review of Third Strike

    Reviewed by Alex Macpherson

    ...foreshadows what could still be a brilliant career.

  2. Catch 22 2009

    Review of Catch 22

    Reviewed by Anna Nathanson

    Stands testament to the versatility and mainstream appeal of the scene.

  3. Star In The Hood 2007

    Review of Star In The Hood

    Reviewed by Maxine Headley

    The latest homegrown Grime talent. He's a soldier on a mission!

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