Born in Nigeria, TOBi immigrated to Canada with his father at 8 years old. In 2016, he released his debut EP, FYi featuring the single, “iNDECiSiONS,” a record that Pigeon and Planes described as: “hypnotic in its twisting stream of consciousness, snaking across topics and ideas.” TOBi received the Artist Development grant from FACTOR in 2018. In 2019 TOBi went on to release his debut studio album, STILL which received high praises from media such as: i-D, BET, Billboard, Paper & L’Officiel. Not stopping anytime soon, TOBi is kicking off the new decade with a “City Blues” remix featuring The Game. TOBi released the project ELEMENTS Vol. 1 end of 2020 to kick off the first edition in an ongoing series. ELEMENTS Vol 1. Was chosen as number 3 top albums of the year by CBC Music, as well as Complex Canada.
What advice would you give your younger self, or someone who is just starting out in the music industry?
Advice would be to always keep focus on your own path and continue forming a clear identity of who you are and what you stand for.
What is your favourite resource for Black artists/industry professionals in Canada?
My favorite resource is the Advance Music social page. Great information on there.
Name a career highlight
Selling out my hometown show in May 2019 at Velvet Underground.
What does being Black mean to you?
Carrying the stories and wisdom of my ancestors in my heart and writing a new one for my descendants.