Tobe Nwigwe

Tobe Nwigwe (Houston native) has been uttered by newfound fans across the country and has even been mentioned internationally. Already, Tobe has been described as an “inspirational artist” whose lyrical content penetrates the minds of its listeners and ignites fire within their hearts. Tobe has a tremendously unique way of creating music that relates to a variety of demographics. While Tobe is college educated, he is also in touch with his modest upbringing, its environment, and the unfavorable lifestyle typically associated with it. This duality gives Tobe a rare perspective of both sides, allowing him to deliver content that is relatable to all audiences; from the neighborhood corners to the corner offices – his message is crafted to inspire all. Early listeners of Tobe’s music find it hard to categorize it simply as “rap”, only because the negative connotations associated with the genre’s current content. At the onset of hearing tracks like “Been Grinding” and “Hustle”, rap is the genre that first comes to mind. However, after even a marginal effort to listen to the content and wordplay that Tobe delivers, poetry and spoken word elements are apparent. Instead of glorifying unfavorable lifestyles and choices, Tobe often times addresses them head on, challenging his listeners to rise above their current situations and aspire for more. Tobe has an exceptional ability to embed positive and inspirational messages within all of his music, without sounding condensing or plain lame. It is the voice that speaks the truth and it\'s long awaited.