Ty
Born Benedict Chijioke on August 17, 1972, British rapper Ty became a critically
successful artist, best known for his 2004 hit single “Oh U Want More?” (UK
Number 65) and Mercury Prize-nominated 2003 album Upwards. Before his recording
career began, he co-founded Ghetto Grammar, which focused on hip-hop education
in the UK. Ty signed with Big Dada Records and released his debut album Awkward
in 2001. Upwards, which included the single “Oh U Want More?”, was released in
2003. The album reached Number 35 in the charts and was nominated for a 2004
Mercury Prize (the award went to F...
