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MsTobi

About Me

Having had a keen interest in music from a young age, I am a singer/songwriter although sometimes i feel like a songwriter/singer who uses music as a means of expression and a means of detaching myself from the complexities of life.My style of music is more neo-soul then anything else my main influence being the likes of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild to name a few however not keen to limit myself to just a certain genre youll find me at times listening different styles that range from the likes of Billie Holiday to Katie Tunstall to A Tribe called Quest for inspiration for new lyrics and stories to tell through my songs.I use the guitar to create simple melodies for my songs and a basis for music production for my lyrics. At the moment im more or less touring the open mic circuit working on my performance and gathering the general response of the crowd to my lyrics and using it to strengthen my own individual style that Im trying to establish as MsTobi.I have performed at various venues and events the most recent being at the Opium Lounge and Jonglures Comedy Club in aid of the Festival Of Youth Arts, and at the Sesto Bar and the Depftford Festival in aid of XXpressions Talent Showcases. I was also recently selected as a finalist for the Hugo Urban Rules Showcase.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/26/2006
Band Website: You can email me at: [email protected]
Influences: Wow where do I start...there’s the originality of Ms Badu, the versatility of Jill Scott, the smoothness of Musiq Soulchild, the inventiveness of Van Hunt same goes for Andre 3000, the beautiful messages of India Irie, the seductiveness of Anthony Hamilton and Bilal, the novelty of D'Angelo, the style of Goapele, the freshness of Dwele and Raheem Devaughn, the edge of Kelis, the uniqueness of Floetry, the song writing skills of Michael Jackson, the simplicity of the soul, blues and old school jam veterans, the lyrical content of Common, Nas, Immortal Technique, the vibe of A Tribe Called Quest, the drive of the many brilliant artists, musicians, producers, event organisers ect, my mum lol ...on a serious note now, there’s to many to write about I've only just touched on a handful of artists if I continue I will be here for weeks, basically I think everything I’ve listened to has influenced me in some way be it music, poetry, books and the daily lives of the people who choose to share it with me. Be it consciously or not either way its all contributed is some way to the music and song writing of moi, MsTobi a forever developing style...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

I’m back

Hey peps sorry bout the myspace neglect that has been happening from my side, due to reasons beyond my control (uni, computer crashing, work etc) things regarding music slowed down a bit but im back w...
Posted by MsTobi on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:49:00 PST

My new business read!!!!

Sporadique Accessories the unique enterprise specialising in accessories from around the world is having its Launch Party on Friday August 31st at Zbar in Brixton   It is a free entry event with ...
Posted by MsTobi on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:37:00 PST

Thank Music; New Track by Esteem feat MsTobi

Check out Esteem's new track called 'Thank Music' feat MsTobi You can access his space via my Top Friends Hope you enjoy it Much love MsT...
Posted by MsTobi on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST

Festival entries are now closed

Sorry everyone festival entries are now closed the original closing date was Febuary however it was kept open till march and is now closed. Apologies for keeping the blog up about the festival entry,&...
Posted by MsTobi on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:11:00 PST

XXpression CD now out on release

To get hold of your copy feel free to mail me and i'll give you the details on how you can obtain your copy of the XXpression Compilation CD featuring a range of different unsigned Uk artists. ...
Posted by MsTobi on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:20:00 PST

Hugo Urban Rules Finalist

Just a post to tell everybody if you didnt already know that i was a Hugo Urban Rules 2006 finalist so watch out for me on MTV Base later in the month (i will have the dates hopefully by next week). I...
Posted by MsTobi on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:55:00 PST