Tinie Tempah has delayed the release of his second album so he can concentrate on cracking America, it has been reported.

The rapper, who is currently at number thirteen with 'Written In The Stars' in the US chart, is now holding back on the release of his second album.

A source told The Daily Star: "Tinie has got the busiest schedule around but you'll never hear him moan. "Even when he's on a plane he's thinking of ideas for his next album, show or performance."

"As much as he wants to get new music out to his fans, he doesn't want to short-change them, so the album will come in the New Year."

Meanwhile, Plan B and Tinie Tempah are among the nominees for this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

(by Holly Frith)