2. TEMPA T - NEXT HYPE
Nicky Nyarko-Dei, known by his stage name Tempa T is an
English Grime MC originating from East London. He is well
known for his 2009 single "Next Hype" which is considered
an anthem of the UK underground scene.
Next Hype Release Date: 2009 which was followed up by a
debut album
3. GENRE CHARACTERISTICS
Pre Recorded Tracks : In rap music, a pre-recorded track,
usually composed of electronic instrumentation or drum beats,
is played in the background, while the rapper recites the song
lyrics.
Rhymic Beats : Rap songs always have a rhythmic beat,
usually in a 4/4 time signature. This steady, strong beat makes
rap music popular in dance clubs. The beat is particularly
strong on the bass line, which can sometimes dominate the
other instrumentation.
Lyrically Based : Although a strong, steady beat is the
anchor for a rap song, the true source of originality is the
lyrics. Two rap songs can have virtually the same pre-recorded
track, but with different lyrical interpretation.
4. LYRICS & VISUALS
Lyrics & Visuals - Lyrics describe momentarily what is happening in the video
Music & Visuals - Link because the fast pace of the lyrics match the quick editing of the video itself. Its
editing in a way that helps the video match what is being is said. For example, plate is smashed when the word
“Smash” is recited.
Video Lyrics
What kind of things that you have
When I find out don’t expect me to stop
I’ll come for the P’s that you stack
And come for all the food that blot
Better hand over the bag
Your boys don’t wanna see you shot
If I kick down the door to your flat
Dun Know I’ll clear out your house on the spot
(CLEAR!) All the things in your house
(CLEAR!) All the things in your fridge
(SMASH!) All your plates from your rack
(CLEAR!) All's your kids’ toys
(CLEAR!) All's your CD rack
Won’t get none of your CD’s back
Drag off your curtain rail from the wall
Kick off your HDTV from the stand
Run up on stairs in to rooms
Flip the mattress and search for the cash
Make man look down the barrel of a mash
Its not worth your life just cough up the scratch
Its to late to lock up the latch
I can smell the crow just pull out the batch
I’m not here to cotch and relax
And drink your wine here just pull out the bags
I have to punch up guys
Guys try it with me I don't know why
Bax! Pax man straight in his eyes
They floored me I was looking at the sky
Par! Now I have to go blind
That boy there I swear he gonna die
You’re not bad you’re a mug don’t think you’re a guy
When I slap man you won’t be alright
5. WHAT TYPE OF VIDEO
IS IT?
The video shows Tempa T himself is shown as performing to the camera.
However, there are a lot of cuts where it shows different situations relating to
his lyrics, therefore it is both performance based and narrative. Him
presenting to an audience emphasises the type of video to be performance
based however due to quick cuts and transitions into other scenes, this also
proves that this video is simultaneously narrative based.
Narrative Based Videos – These videos usually tell a story
either that features in the lyrics or is suggested in the lyrics.
They can be like mini films with a beginning middle and end.
They link to a story and it can also promote a film with clips
from the film included telling a story.
Performance Based Videos – These
videos usually include artists as part of
the video and usually consists of an artist
singing to a camera where they become
the main focus.
6. VIDEO SHOTS
Shot 1: Emphasises the video to
be performance based. Tempa T
is performing to the camera.
Shot 2: Shows the narrative aspect of
the video, artist isn't show facing the
camera, the shot shows a scene
relating to the lyrics of the artist.
Shot 3: Emphasises the video to
be performance, this can be
portrayed and seen through the
microphone in Tempa Ts hand.
Shot 4: Tells the story of the lyrics therefore it is
narrative based, for example, while the TV is
kicked by Tempa T, the lyrics “Kick off your
HDTV from the stand” are recited.