Stryder 'loves Mary J Blige, Lil Wayne'

Tinchy Stryder has revealed that if he could create the ultimate musical group, it would contain Mary J. Blige, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lil Wayne.

The rapper, who was asked to choose which artists he would have in a band with him, chose Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne on vocals, producer Fraser T. Smith on guitar, Flea on bass and Blink-182 musician Travis Barker on drums.

Stryder told The Independent: "I think Mary J. Blige is one of a kind. Lil Wayne is a huge influence for me. He's always experimenting and isn't afraid to come out of his box and I respect that."

He continued: "I'd MC as well so I could be involved on stage. I reckon I could hold my own. I could have my DJ, Spyro, on the decks too. I know how good he is so there's no risk."

The hip-hop artist added: "Red Hot Chili Peppers' bass player is pretty cool and... I watched some programme about the band and Travis's playing blew me away."