PUBLICATION: WORDPLAYMAGAZINE.COM DATE: 1ST JULY 2018
Energetic bars, charisma and witty wordplay, Tinyman is back with a bold statement. I’m a firm believer in listening to a song more than once, after it’s been released before giving it the final thumbs up. However, in this case there is no doubt that this new addition to Tinyman’s elaborate discography is well deserving of praise and recognition. For the few who have managed to catch up late, Tiny recorded his first song between 2004-2005. A ‘young beast’ you could say, as Tiny picked up the pen to begin writing rap verses at the young age of thirteen. “I’ve been making music for most of my life” he revealed to me as we engaged in a deep conversation about how he got to this point in his career. As a result of being in the game for a long period of time, this UK emcee is noted as one of the OG’s, alongside other members of the London-based collective ORPHGANG. With a distinctive cadence, fluid flow and never-ending sense of humour, Tinyman continues to receive support from listeners who also recognise his greatness.
So, make no mistake despite going on a hiatus Tinyman’s career is founded on longevity and strategic movements as seen in the release of this new single The Mountains. The single is packed with brazen lyrics like “Back like I never left” which the rapper says repeatedly. Despite these assertions, Tinyman feels that one of the most important aspects of the song is its appeal to women. This aspect of the song is one that may be overlooked by first-time listeners. I questioned Tiny further and got him to breakdown for us why the song has a more feminine appeal…
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