With his new album 360º / The Cloud 9 LP out now, we caught up with the original Star In Da Hood, Tinchy Stryder, to find out what makes him tick with five quickfire questions…

* * * * *

Describe your music in five words
No less than my truth.

The last five songs you listened to
Tinchy Stryder ft. Jme – ‘Allow Me’
Bryson Tiller – ‘Sorry, Not Sorry’
Rihanna – ‘Work’
Kano – ‘Garage Skank’
D Double E – ‘Like This’

Your five favourite albums
Tinchy Stryder – Star In The Hood
Dizzee Rascal – Boy In Da Corner
Jay Z – The Blueprint
Biggie Smalls – Life After Death
50 Cent – Get Rich Or Die Trying

Five things you couldn’t live without
Music, Mum’s food, studio, football, love.

What you’ll be doing in five years’ time
Making music, continuing to be 100% focused and growing on the business front with my people. More health!

* * * * * * * * * *