Change...You can see it on my face
Posted by:
Second Gen on
June 12, 2008 at
11:07AM EST
Born in Germany
and grew up in P.G.
County to Nigerian
parents, Tomi was an emotional child with a passion for music. Tomi's father
was a diplomat in Nigeria
and left his position for better opportunities in America. As his family settled in America, Tomi's
father took on jobs such as a janitor to provide for the family and his mother
became a seamstress. Tomi recalls playing with his older brother and two
younger sisters until night's end. True innocence he calls it! Money was scarce
for family, but church provided donations to help family get back on their
feet. (Remembers a Christmas when church filled a van full of toys because
money was not enough for presents). Tomi began rapping at fourteen with the
moniker Tomi Gunn for his rapid style of delivery. He linked with
"cousins" from Africa as they called
themselves who began a serious interest in rap music. Quiet Storm, the Beat
Maker, Strategy, an artist among many other friends who contributed to the
music. They recorded and freestyle battled for approximately eight years. The
music was aggressive and angry, filled with negative feelings of failure that
resonated with the crew that they hung out with. Tomi began smoking and
drinking a lot, selling drugs and wasting money with no preparation for the
future. Until one day God convicted his heart of all of his wrong doings and
Tomi turned a new leaf. Far from perfect, he abandoned old friends and habits
but details his struggle of finding the right path for him and staying on that
path. The music is a clear depiction of a sinner saved by grace, spreading a
message of acceptance and love to people of different cultures and backgrounds
who feel the same way...
By the Grace of God I'm alive today, I'm thankful for every moment that god gives me on this earth and I am confident if he could do it for me, he will do it for anybody...God is Love...
