Famous male singer Tinchy Stryder, brought into the world as Kwasi Danquah, is a Ghanaian-English grime performer and an industrialist, broadly named as 'The Star in the Hood'. Born in Ghana and raised in London from a young age, he has a particularly inspirational perspective on life in spite of his tough childhood upbringing he is determined to be a positive good example for youngsters all over the nation.
Having begun finding his interest in music at 13 years old, he was seen on pirate radio sets with other notable grime MCs like Dizzee Rascal in his young years. In the wake of a few features on some singles from different rappers, his debut album 'Star in the Hood' was delivered in 2007. His next album, 'Catch 22' was his best collection having huge hit singles, for example, 'Number 1' and 'Never Leave You', two of which topped the UK Singles Chart earning him with his first #1 single of his career. From that point forward, he has separated himself from different vocalists, delivering a few other one of a kind singles.
Aside from being a singer, he is additionally a business visionary filling in as the top of a few companys. He is the founder and the director of the dress line organization, 'Star in the Hood'. He is additionally the CEO of Takeover Roc Nation, a worldwide independant record label, and the organizer of Goji Electronics. Throughout the long term, he has arisen as a fruitful financial specialist and without a doubt one of the UK's most intriguing craftsmen.
Career
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In 2006, Tinchy Stryder was hired by two teenagers, Archie Lamb and Jack Foster, to play at the club nights they ran. The three of them struck an immediate bond and later on he signed to their company, Takeover, for management, live performances, recording, merchandise and publishing.
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In August 2007, his debut solo studio album, ‘Star in the Hood’ was released on the record label ‘Takeover Entertainment Ltd.’ This album birthed two main singles, ‘Breakaway’ & ‘Something About Your Smile’ with British singer-songwriter Cylena Cymone. The bonus track ‘Mainstream Money’ was also released as an underground single in November 2007.
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In 2009, he released his second solo studio album, ‘Catch 22’, which was influenced by the electro hop and alternative hip hop genres. The album’s single, ‘Take Me Back’, peaked at #3 on the U.K. Singles chart in January 2009.
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Then he collaborated with N-Dubz to release the single, “Number 1”, which entered the U.K. chart at #1 in keeping up with its title. Later he released another single titled ‘Never Leave You’ with Amelle Berrabah, which became his second #1 hit.
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In 2010, he released his third solo studio album, ‘Third Strike’ but it failed to match the commercial success of his previous albums. The album charted poorly when released, reaching only the 48th spot on the U.K. Albums chart.
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In 2011, he planned to release another solo studio album, ‘Full Tank’. Although the album was scrapped later on, the lead single from the album, ‘Spaceship’, was released which peaked at #5 on the U.K. Singles chart. The single featured guest vocals from N-Dubz rapper and singer Dappy.
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He is also a leading industrialist, who in 2006 founded ‘Star in the Hood’, an international fashion company featuring mid-range to luxury clothing lines. Since 2009 he has been serving as the Chairman and C.E.O. of the organization.
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In 2010, he aligned Takeover Entertainment Limited, with entertainment powerhouses such as ‘Roc Nation LLC’ and ‘Live Nation’, and created ‘Takeover Roc Nation’. He serves as the Chairman of Takeover Entertainment, and C.E.O. of Takeover Roc Nation.
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In 2012, he released a line of consumer electronics and struck a joint venture deal with ‘Dixons Retail Group’ to partner with his firm, Goji Electronics, in creating a range of headphones and audio equipment. He is currently the C.E.O. and Creative director of Goji Electronics.
