Tyson is the stage name of UK producer and vocalist Tendai Tyson-Speede. He works in electronic music, with associations to nu disco, disco house and electropop.

Background

Tyson is a British artist based in the United Kingdom. He appears as a producer and singer rather than a full band project.

Music and style

His recorded work draws on an Italo-tinged pop and post-disco dance sound, with theatrical vocal delivery and a diva-house approach. The music is described through references to disco, house and electro-funk, with a strong emphasis on expressive singing and background production. His songs are framed within club-oriented electronic music, but with a more dramatic and characterful vocal style than restrained house vocalists.

Releases

Tyson releases the album Die on the Dancefloor, which includes tracks such as “Fight”, “Love’s on the Line”, “Ran for Love” and “On the Radio”. The record is presented as a long-player built around ten tracks, and it places him within the post-disco resurgence in dance-pop.

Collaborations and label work

He works with Back Yard Recordings and with studio collaborator Martin Dubka, who is associated with the indie-dance group Cazals. His music is also connected to the broader London electronic scene through comparison with other UK club-oriented acts.

Context

The name Tyson also appears in relation to several other artists, but Tendai Tyson-Speede is the UK producer and vocalist identified here.