Tinie Tempah returns to stage with first album in nine years

British rapper Tinie Tempah discussed his career, setbacks and changes in the music industry at the Iceland Noir literary festival on Friday, mbl.is reported. He appeared at the Fríkirkjan church alongside Sölvi Blöndal and Ragnar Jónasson.

Tempah has recently returned to performing live after a long break. Last month, he released The Night’s Not Dead, his first album in nine years. In an interview with Morgunblaðið on Thursday, he said he had missed performing for audiences more than he had realised, and described returning to the stage and connecting with new audiences as dreamlike.

In recent years, Tempah has focused on family life, business and supporting young musicians. He said social media had transformed the music industry, while stressing the importance of live performances and personal connections. This was his third visit to Iceland; he also performed at the Keflavík Music Festival in 2013. His current visit lasted just one day.