Ty

Press Release

Immediate release

All that Jazz presents:

Ty

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Sat 9 Jun, 2007

Eclectic British MC Ty takes to The Drum stage fresh from producing his latest album Closer, on Sat 9 June at 9pm. A breath of fresh air on the U.K hip-hop scene, Ty has built up a strong and loyal fan-base over the last decade; his fans include everyone from Lily Allen to Robert Wyatt.

Ty continues to impress with his creatively conscious, thought provoking lyrics about contemporary life and relationships threaded through with his distinct sense of humour.

"Apparently I walk with a thousand grand and love fat girls covered in marzipan".

Ty, Closer (2006)

Closer is the long awaited follow up to 2004 Mercury Prize Nominated ‘Upwards’. Since then Ty has been touring the globe, making new friends, including guest spots with De La Soul, Arrested Development and Talib Kweli. On this album Ty hits you with sharp hooks, killer bass-lines and clever wordplay, a humorous, funky and thoughtful stroll through the mind of the man himself.

Ty came to fame in the ’90s via articulate guest spots alongside the likes of Talib Kweli and Jeru The Damaja. The son of Nigerian parents, Ty was born in London and discovered hip-hop in primary school, eventually becoming a dancer. Ty’s solo rhyme debut was One Drop which launched a string of collaborations throughout the U.K on the Indie and hip-hop scene (notably with Nextmen, Unsung Heroes and Funky DL).

Make sure you join us for hit after hit delivered by the U.K’s lyrical genius. Ty will be performing tracks from his current album and back catalogue.

Tickets on sale now – £12, (£10), £15 on the door. Box Office: 0121 333 2444 or book online at www.the-drum.org.uk.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Sati Parmar on 0121 333 2404 – s.parmar@the-drum.org.uk

Notes to Editors: –

Discography (Albums):

Closer

• Released: 2006

Upwards

• Released: 2004

Awkward

• Released: 2001