Pass Out

The song dropped on March 1, 2010, and immediately stopped traffic in the UK. Tinie Tempah stood out among his peers by mixing hard-hitting street stories with a moody, atmospheric beat that felt fresh for the British rap scene. The track served as the lead single from his debut album Disc-Overy, released just months later under Parlophone Records.

Labrinth provided the haunting vocals for the chorus without receiving an official credit at first. His contribution added a soulful layer that lifted the song above typical garage rap fare. This collaboration helped define the sound of early 2010s British hip-hop and set the stage for Tinie Tempah's rapid rise to fame. [edit]