Tinny Flies High

Tinny One, two, three and roll. Music was the prolific hiplife star by name Nii Addo Quaynor?s (Tinny) dream some years back. This topmost artiste was born on 19th January 1982 to Mr. Ricky Tetteh Quaynor and Mrs. Naa Badu Quaynor in Osu Ako Adjei but hails from Ningo. That?s why he calls himself ?Ricky Naa Badu Naakutso bi?. He has three brothers and 2 sisters who are currently living in the U.K with their parents.

He had his elementary education in Osu Home School, moved to Hector International School in Akyem Oda, Osu Salem J.S.S and finally went to Okuapeman Secondary School where he had his secondary level of education.

Talking to Ghana Music.Com, Tinny who also goes by the name ?Aletse Kankpe?explains how he got into the music stuff and why he went into it. This lyrically gifted dude started rapping way back 1994 with Ice Ice Baby during memorable shows like Fun World, Kiddafest. In the year 1998, a programme by name Ecstasy Promotion was organised by reliable organisers and he emerged the winner. He then sat down and thought of how to come out since he wanted to develop his capabilities.

Later on he came out with an album by name Serwaa Akoto which I will not term it his maiden album due to the fact that it was not well promoted. Most of the lyrics in that album were in Twi. He then had a change of mind and started rapping in Ga since he is a Ga descent.

This talented artiste who wanted to come out again with a new grand style then told his father who was also into music about his plans. His father also encouraged him and supported him financially. Later on, Ekow Shailo saw the best in him and featured him on his track by name Eye Ntoboasee.

Tinny with Kevin & Theophilus of Ghana Music.Com From there onwards, he met Dogo who was amazed by the way he performed. Dogo was at that time in the Last Two Camp which is being run by Hammer. His dream of becoming famous then started when Hammer of the Last Two made him feature on Dogo?s album by name Eye Mmusuo. Tinny then thought it nice to come out with his own album and with the help of Hammer, his aspirations came to pass.

Abraham Ohene Djan, the owner of OM Music was astonished when he heard this young chap?s soundtracks. He therefore came into agreement with Tinny and then a deal was in the cooking. His maiden album entitled Makola Kwakwe received massive airplay and came out as one of the best sounds in the music industry.

He has 8 tracks to his credit on this album. First on the album is the popular sound by name Makola Kwakwe featuring Phat. This track has this hiphop feeling which makes the general public put on their dancing shoes anytime is being played on air.

Second on the album is a love track which goes by the name Obi Doba featuring Dogo. Tinny has a message in this track which goes like we should express our love for girls when they do show their love.

Next on the magnificent album is a song which praises the beauty of African women. You?ve got to listen to this song which has the track title as Angelina because it is touching.  He featured George on this soundtrack. Ofee dull featuring Hot Core which closes the first face of the album advices men not be lazy but should rather be hardworking.

Wane Kyiki featuring M.O.B opens side B. Other tracks on this face include Blema (Old School) featuring Blitz, Dzormo (Blessing), a soul inspiring song and lastly Right Now featuring Blitz. Currently, he is on Obrafuor?s tremendous compilation which has just got into the music industry. You?ve got to listen to this because it even makes eavesdroppers rewind their cassettes and compact discs one, two or even three times.

Recently, he won the new artiste in hiplife at the Ghana Music Awards due to his massive and exclusive performances. This young chap told Ghana Music.Com during an interview that he was inspired by the likes of international artistes such as Redman and Method man.

All songs were recorded at Hush Hush Studios by Hammer of the Last Two. He is on OM Studios? record label and is executively produced by Mr. Ricky Tetteh Quaynor (his dad). He is being produced by Abraham Ohene Djan (OM Studios) and managed by Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) of Radio Gold. Currently he is featured on Obrafour's compilation - Executioner's Diary which is blazing hot on the airwaves.  

Tinny?s last messages were ?All of you out there, watch out for the new album which might come out in October or November because I have developed new styles. If you ask me about Tinny, I will say the guy has talents and is a true lyricist.  I will describe him with adjectives like captivating, talented and optimistic.