Stryder started at the age of 14 on pirate radio sets in East London with other well known grime MCs such as Wiley and Dizzee Rascal. His stage name derives from the video game Strider which he played when he was young and from the nickname "Tinchy" given to him due to his short stature: his height at 5'1" (1.55m) making him the shortest male artist ever to top the UK Top 40. Tinchy made a number of appearances on Sky's Channel U and especially their 1Xtanra radio show taking part in freestyles, sometimes joined by his crew Ruff Sqwad. Tinchy Stryder was part of a spectacular line up at The O2 arena 3D ELEKTRO RAVE alongside Caspa and Rusko, Frankmusik, High Contrast and Dancing Robot Music.[7] Tinchy Stryder was part of well-known grime crew Roll Deep for a while, featuring on some songs including 'U Were Always', which was released years later on Roll Deep's compilations album, Street Anthems.
Many before him have tried and failed; in April 2009 Tinchy Stryder became the first artist ever to reach number 1 in the official national singles charts with a song title featuring the phrase ‘number one’. A self-fulfilling prophecy personified? Well, he’s certainly living up to his music moniker ‘Star in the Hood’.
Over the past six months, 23 year-old Tinchy has signed a recording deal with Island Records and has racked up three consecutive top 3 hits, ‘Take Me Back’ feat. Taio Cruz, released in January debuted at no 39 on downloads alone, the following week on it’s official release the single climbed 36 places to number 3, and maintained a Top 5 position for four weeks. In April, ‘Number 1’ feat. N-Dubz debuted at Number 1 and topped the UK charts for a whopping three weeks, this was followed in August by Tinchy’s second 1 single ‘Never Leave You’ featuring Amelle from the Sugababes.
Tinchy Stryder, is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most exciting artists, The Independent recently said, “If Grime was the football world, Tinchy Stryder would be like your Michael Owens and Wayne Rooney’s of today.” He just completed a sold out arena tour in September 2009, which caused such a demand with fans that he has had to put a larger arena tour straight on for February 2010.
Tinchy, real name Kwasi Danquah, was born in Ghana in 1986 and moved to East London at a young age. He was brought up and still lives in one of the capital’s most dangerous boroughs – Tower Hamlets; yet despite his tough upbringing he has a distinctly positive outlook on life and is determined to provide a positive role model for kids across the country. Having started making music, along with his group ‘Ruff Sqwad’, aged just 13 Tinchy has seen through the years the negative press that the music he loves has received and is on a mission to change this. He recently completed a degree in Digital Arts and Moving Imagery at University of East London.
“It’s important to me to show that black males aren’t all about looking threatening and robbing your granny” Tinchy quips. “It’s not always easy growing up in an inner city area, wherever it is, but in my music I want to show people that you can take that experience and turn it into something positive.”
“I guess my writing is pretty much from my life experience right now” says Tinchy. “That’s why I’ve focused a lot on the whole star in the hood thing – cos I’m still here – where I always have been, but now people know me, so I can’t always go the same places I used to be able to. I’m not in a rush to get out cos I know my area and I love it, but hopefully one day through my music I can.”
By the age of 21, Tinchy was a seasoned MC on the grime and London pirate radio scene. One of the industry’s main players, Wiley of ‘Wearin’ my Rolex’ fame, crowned Tinchy the ‘Prince of Grime’. In 2006 he was booked by two forward thinking teenagers, Archie Lamb and Jack Foster to play one of their club nights they ran while at school; this meeting changed the course of his career. The three of them struck an immediate bond and Tinchy signed to their company Takeover – for management, live, recording, merchandise and publishing. Together they designed the ‘Star in The Hood’ T-shirts which they sold on myspace and ebay and the profits financed the promotion/marketing of Tinchy’s debut album Star In The Hood. It’s now a flourishing clothing line, which has just expanded into retail, with the kind of profit margins that would impress Phillip Green. The buzz surrounding ‘Stryderman’, one of the singles released from the album caught the attention of execs at Island records. Tinchy Stryder, Jack and Archie signed a joint venture with the major at the end of 2008.
Having just released his major label debut, Catch 22, which went Gold within 2 weeks of release and just signing a joint venture deal with EMI Publishing alongside Takeover for a joint music publishing company allowing Tinchy Jack and Archie the opportunity to develop and invest in new talent, the future is looking extremely bright for Stryder.
As 2010 draws near he embarks on pushing the boundaries of Star In The Hood clothing and entering into partnerships with some of the UK’s largest retailers, planning his all new fully live show and summer full of festivals whilst also beginning the recording process for his second major label album with a host of exciting collaborators including re-uniting with Fraser T Smith and working with some of the top US record producers and writers, Tinchy is feeling great about the new year, “I’m out to takeover the world this time round, for 2010 and beyond” he smiles.
Let It Rain
Tinchy Stryder Lyrics
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We bring the night to life
I hope you got your lighter
Spark the match and light
Somehow we all survived
Although they dimmed the lights
They try to knock my future down
The trees they tried to hide
They say I'm an optimist
Now look I topped the list
Approve or not to this
From negative to positive
Yeah, jump out the plane
No parachutes, we let it rain
Flood the game, I brought my troops
Forecast to be gray again
Feels as if it never ends
Won't hide behind the door
Anymore
Let it rain
Let it rain
(You see the)
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
Can't stop forming
May as well embrace
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
(You see the)
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
Said I wouldn't last for long
Said I had one hit and wondered back my parted songs
Asking what's the label on
Had this came along
Why the hell, this sign of stress
Told my A&R he's okay but now the game is wrong
Now picture this
Now I've got hits they miss
I've planned it all
To rule the black the mist
And now it's ours
Let it play for hours
From of basement to the rooftop
We just played the powers
Forecast to be gray again
Feels as if it never ends
Won't hide behind the door
Anymore
Let it rain
Let it rain
(You see the)
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
Can't stop forming
May as well embrace
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
(You see the)
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
I'm stepping out tonight
There's a life worth more
(I hear it calling)
I'm afraid no more
(Can't stop me falling)
Behind the gray there's light
(Black clouds)
I will reach it by
(Standing across)
At the I know
I'm gonna to be alright
But they keep it moving on
No time for dwelling on
They hum we sing along
We're gonna be alright
I know you see
In fact they all believe
Them clouds above for me
I let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
Can't stop forming
May as well embrace
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody give way
The lyrics to Tinchy Stryder Feat. Melanie Fiona's song Let It Rain depicts a message of hope and determination despite facing challenges and obstacles. The metaphor of "black clouds" represents the difficulties that they faced, and the phrase, "we bring the night to life" indicates that they refuse to let the darkness consume them, but instead, choose to ignite their spirits and overcome whatever difficulties they may face. The reference to "spark the match and light" confirms that they believe that they have the strength to succeed.
The lyrics also reveal the artists' persistence and resilience despite criticism and skepticism. The phrase, "Said I had one hit and wondered back my parted songs" suggests that the artist faced criticism that they were a one-hit-wonder and would fade away. However, they persevered and proved their critics wrong. They go on to vocalize their confidence in their ability to succeed, even in the face of adversity.
Overall, the song is a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges and obstacles as opportunities and to continue to strive for success, no matter how tough the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Black clouds are looking darker
The situation is getting worse, with darker clouds indicative of the problem worsening or escalating.
We bring the night to life
We take advantage of the darkness by making the most of it and bring life to the night.
I hope you got your lighter
I hope you are prepared to light a fire and spark things up.
Spark the match and light
Take action now and start to make things happen.
Somehow we all survived
Despite the difficulties, we managed to make it through.
Although they dimmed the lights
Even though the situation was difficult and the odds were against us.
They try to knock my future down
People have tried to sabotage my plans and ruin my future.
The trees they tried to hide
People have tried to block me from achieving success, but I persevered.
They say I'm an optimist
Others have criticized me for being overly positive or unrealistic.
Now look I topped the list
Despite the criticism, I have achieved great success and proven my doubters wrong.
Approve or not to this
Regardless of whether others approve or not, I will continue to do what I believe in.
From negative to positive
I have turned a negative situation into a positive one through hard work and determination.
Yeah, jump out the plane
I am willing to take risks and jump into the unknown.
No parachutes, we let it rain
We are not afraid to take risks and let the chips fall where they may.
Flood the game, I brought my troops
I have built a strong team around me and plan to dominate the industry.
Forecast to be gray again
The future looks bleak or negative.
Feels as if it never ends
The situation seems never-ending and unrelenting.
Won't hide behind the door
I won't shy away from challenges or problems and will face them head-on.
Anymore
This is a change from past behavior.
Let it rain
We will let the challenges come and face them head-on.
Drip drop coming
Problems are on the horizon and imminent.
Everybody give way
We won't be stopped by these problems, and others should get out of our way.
Can't stop forming
Problems never really stop and will continue to arise.
May as well embrace
We might as well face the problems head-on instead of trying to avoid them.
I'm stepping out tonight
I am ready to face the world and tackle problems head-on.
There's a life worth more
This is more to life than the present struggles and obstacles.
(I hear it calling)
This is my calling or purpose, and I won't give up now.
I'm afraid no more
I am no longer afraid of the challenges ahead and am ready to face them head-on.
(Can't stop me falling)
No matter the challenges or setbacks, nothing can bring me down.
Behind the gray there's light
Despite the bleak outlook, there is still hope and light at the end of the tunnel.
(Black clouds)
The present challenges or obstacles may seem daunting or insurmountable.
I will reach it by
I won't give up until I reach my goals despite present challenges or obstacles.
(Standing across)
I am ready to face these challenges head-on and standing across from them.
At the I know
I am confident and certain of my future success.
I'm gonna to be alright
Despite the present challenges, I am confident and positive about the future.
But they keep it moving on
I won't be deterred by present challenges or obstacles and will keep moving forward.
No time for dwelling on
I won't waste time dwelling on past failures or setbacks.
They hum we sing along
Despite the negative outlook, we sing along and keep moving forward.
We're gonna be alright
Despite the present challenges, we are confident and positive about the future.
I know you see
I am confident that others see my vision and believe in it too.
In fact they all believe
Others are invested in my success and believe in my vision or plans.
Them clouds above for me
The present challenges or obstacles are meant to be overcome and will lead to growth and success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kwasi Danquah, Nathaniel Ritchie, Emeli Sande
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tombstonerforever9374
Yo, black clouds are looking darker
We bring the night to life
I hope you got your lighter
Spark the match and light
Somehow we all survived
Although they dimmed the lights
They tried to lock my future down
The keys they tried to hide
They say I'm an optimist
Now look I topped the list
Approve or not to this
From negative to positives
Yeah, jump out the plane
No parachutes, we let it rain
Start the game, I brought my troops
Forecast to be gray again
Feels as if it never ends
Won't hide behind the door
Anymore
Let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet
Can't stop falling
May as well embrace it
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet
Said I wouldn't last for long
Said I'd have one hit and wondered 'bout my party songs
Asking what's the label on
How'd this came along
Why the hell they sign this Strydes
Told my A&R he's okay but nah the game is wrong
Now picture this
Now I've got hits, they miss
I've planned it all
To rule and black the list
And now it's ours
Let it rain for hours
From the basement to the rooftop
We just played the powers
Forecast to be gray again
Feels as if it never ends
Won't hide behind the door anymore
Let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet
Can't stop falling
May as well embrace it
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet
I'm stepping out tonight
There's a life worth more
(I hear it calling)
I'm afraid no more
(Can't stop me falling)
Behind the gray there's a light
(Black clouds)
I will reach it by
(Running or crawl)
At the end I know
I'm gonna to be alright
You gotta keep moving on
No time for dwelling on
They hum we sing along (we're gonna be alright)
I know you see
In fact they all believe
Them clouds will part for me
Let it rain
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet
Can't stop falling
May as well embrace it
Let it rain
You see the
Drip drop coming
Everybody get wet.
@mbuyelohappiness9709
Looked for this song for 8years😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔
@wi6xgames369
Same suffering happened
@dude984545
Bruh I just thought about it now and just found it by just typing "Let it rain" 😭😂
@nikkigamble6899
Same😭
@DwaineQuaye
Don't blame you it's a pretty great song
@anitaszabalkin5916
@@wi6xgames369 pop
@pabalelodichaba2544
2024 anyone 😉
@marim8798
Childhood memories came flooding.... damn!! Iam in tears... damn!!!
@KusumKumariSingha
Had this song in my phone for years and today I searched it up on YouTube and I am like "what the heck?!,only 4.8 million views?!".#UNDERRATED
@yashnanda6413
Facts