TOBi is a Nigerian-born, Brampton-raised rapper and singer whose genre-blending sound fuses hip hop, R&B, neo-soul, and Afrobeats. His music is deeply introspective, exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and the immigrant experience. TOBi’s artistry has garnered critical acclaim, with Complex Magazine naming him a “top artist to watch,” and features in Billboard, Rolling Stone, i-D, COLORS, and PAPER.
His discography includes the debut album STILL (2019), which delves into post-traumatic growth and self-reflection; ELEMENTS Vol. 1 (2020), a genre-defying project that won the 2021 JUNO Award for Rap Recording of the Year and was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize; and PANIC (2023), which earned him two 2024 JUNO Awards for Rap Album/EP of the Year and Rap Single of the Year for “Someone I Knew.”
TOBi’s work resonates with audiences seeking authenticity and emotional depth, solidifying his place as a transformative voice in contemporary music.