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Real Name:
Tomi Thomas

Music Genre:
Soul
R&B
Afropop

Record Label:
Tomi Thomas

Date of birth:
09-11-1992

Age:
32

Nationality:
NIGERIA



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Tomi Thomas

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Tomi Thomas is a Multi –talented artist with a strong belief in the power of GOOD Music. He is a free spirited singer-songwriter convinced that music is a feeling that speaks to the soul. A passionate performer that captivates audiences with a rich powerful voice, emotional intensity, honesty and Charisma.This new age hipster weaves soul with electronic beats, hip hop with highlife, Afrobeat with house with raw acoustic tones.

 

 

Tomi's sound is eclectic, due to his diverse influences. Bold due to his curious nature and desire to step out of his comfort zone. Powerful, because it is breathtaking and almost effortless. Emerging at a really exciting time as a new age of contemporary African artists are craving their niche in the global music sphere.

 

 

Born in Lagos, Tomi is very much like the city , full of life and bursting with personality and energy. Raised between Kano, Lagos, Atlanta, he was always drawn to music and the performing arts in school, his love for drumming, dancing and singing was a constant were ever he lived and honed when he joined LOS (Loud on Sound) A successful boy band in 2010. He talents continued to flourish as he embarked on the creation of his Debut EP Patience.

 

 

Now based in Dubai,this traveller is moving to the beat of his own drum, bringing a new flavor to the music scene and looking to infuse the vibrant culture into his artistic space. With roots of Yoruba, Igbo and Brazilian origin, Tomi, lives to explore different sounds and cultures to find inspiration when composing and producing his music.

 

 

Inspired and Influenced by the likes of Mariah Carey, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Eminem, Akon and Bumi Thomas, Tomi lists God as his MUSE as well as his spirit. ‘Once you conjure a feeling and transfer it to another person on a level that is irrevocable, you express something that truly speaks to millions and this is what I aspire to achieve when I create and perform my music.'

 

 

Tomi aspires to spread Love through out the Universe with music and to crave an international niche.

 

Twitter trending topic 1 x 2 times in Nigeria


SoundCity #7 with “Video ready or Not”


First to be on Tidal early this year of all Independent artists from Nigeria


Ahlan Award nominated for Best Local Act in Dubai


Nigerian Teen Choice Award nominated for Outstanding Vocals

Discography

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    Patience (EP)

    Released in 2014

    Produced by Tomi Thomas

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    Black Couch VOL 1

    Released in 2016

    Produced by Tomi Thomas

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References

Singles

  • 2014
    Title Album
    Ready Or Not Patience

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  • 2014
    Title Album
    The Renaissance Patience

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Videos

  • Ready or Not
  • The Renaissance