Tippa Irie, otherwise known as Anthony Henry, is a British Jamaican singer, songwriter, MC and DJ. Hailing from Brixton, South London, he first came to prominence in the early 1980s as an MC in the original Saxon Sound International. Tippa first achieved international exposure in the mid-1980s with the hit singles “It’s Good to Have the Feeling You’re the Best” and “Complain Neighbour” before hitting the UK Top 40 with “Hello Darling”.

Tippa released his first solo album “Is It Really Happening to Me” in 1986. He has had several #1 hits in the UK and around the world including Hello Darling, Raggamuffin Girl featuring Peter Huningale, and Superwoman featuring Winsome. In 2005, Tippa was nominated for a GRAMMY® for Best Rap Song for a tune he wrote with Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas called “Hey Mama” appearing on the BEP album “Elephunk.” Tippa has toured the world extensively and continues to headline festivals and perform for capacity crowds on every continent.

In 2022, Tippa released his 18th career studio album, “I’m An African”, receiving critically acclaimed reviews from publications and fans around the world. The 16-track album features several well-known artists and draws inspiration from his family’s roots in Africa and Jamaica. Arguably his best work to date, this album reflects a wide range of genres and moves effortlessly between the dancehall and thought-provoking discussion about the state of the world. This work truly exhibits why Tippa is referred to as Mr. Versatile.

In 2022, Tippa released his 18th career studio album, “I’m An African”, receiving critically acclaimed reviews from publications and fans around the world. The 16-track album features several well-known artists and draws inspiration from his family’s roots in Africa and Jamaica. Arguably his best work to date, this album reflects a wide range of genres and moves effortlessly between the dancehall and thought-provoking discussion about the state of the world. This work truly exhibits why Tippa is referred to as Mr. Versatile.

Tippa Irie continues to be one of the most consistent artists’ on the scene and is not afraid to repeatedly reinvent himself and venture into different genres to keep his music fresh. He continually attracts new fans while still pleasing those who have been listening to his music for decades. Tippa has a long and distinguished list of collaborations and has maintained a constant stream of new releases. He continues to delight fans wherever he performs with his fast-talking style and high energy shows.

Tippa is preparing to release his life story as an autobiography in August 2023, “Stick to My Roots”, titled after his hit single of the same name from 2010. The memoir covers the past 40 years of his prestigious career. Tippa’s autobiography is a life story of big dreams, hopes and music, but also profound traumas and tribulations that he has experienced throughout his life, and how music helped him to move forward and achieve successes beyond what he ever imagined was possible.

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