Tinie Tempah wins two Brit Awards

Held at the O2 Arena last night in London, this years Brit Awards proved to be an extremely memorable one for British rapper Tinie Tempah. 22 year old Patrick Okogwu proudly won the two awards he was infact hoping for - Best British Breakthrough Act and British Single for his huge hit and debut track 'Pass Out.' After receiving his first award he announced, 'I got a BRIT Award guys! I want to big up my mum, my family and God - and I want to big up all the fans. Thank you. Biggest Breakthrough baby!"

Later than evening he performed a medley of tracks Written In The Stars, Miami 2 Ibiza and Pass Out.' He also performed and paid tribute to Producer and artist Labrinth. 'A second BRIT! I just want to thank Labrinth for being the genius that created the instrumental, Labrinth this one's for you and me brother, and for UK music, peace and love.'

Upon winning, Tinie dedicated both awards to his mother and father Rosemary and Patrick [Senior] who joined him that evening for celebrations on board a boat on the River Thames, hosted by his label EMI Records. He commented, 'I'm with my mum and dad tonight and I'm just trying to keep my feet on the ground. I've seen so many artists come and go, but my parents have always told me to work hard, focus, keep my head down and make the best music I possibly can. The rest of it - the fame, the money, the girls - that will all come on its own. But it's important for me that they are here to keep me grounded.'

BRIT Awards 2011 - The Winners

British Male Solo Arist - Plan B
British Breakthough Act - Tinie Tempah
International Album - Arcade Fire 'The Suburbs'
Critic's Choice - Jessie J
International Male Solo Artist - Cee Lo Green
British Single - Tinie Tempah 'Pass Out'
International Group - Arcade Fire
International Breakthrough Act - Justin Bieber
British Female Solo Arist - Laura Marling
International Female - Rihanna
British Group - Take That
Mastercard British Album Of The Year - Mumford And Sons 'Sigh No More'

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