TOME INTERVIEW: VULNERABILITY, DETTY DECEMBER & DEFINING HER SOUND [EXCLUSIVE 2026 FEATURE]
TOME INTERVIEW: TOME isn’t afraid to go where it hurts. Blending Afro, Alté, R&B, and Pop, the Nigerian-Canadian singer-songwriter crafts sonic landscapes built on vivid narrative storytelling—often stepping entirely outside of herself to tell the stories of those around her.
From navigating technical hitches on stage with Wizkid to channelling personal grief into artistic rebirth following the loss of her father, TOME moves through the music industry with grounded honesty and unwavering poise. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate artist and actor to discuss stage highlights, vulnerability in her writing, and why true success simply comes down to peace of mind.
TOME INTERVIEW: What five words define your sound?
Fusion, Afro, Rnb, Alte, Pop
Tell me something unique about your creative process
I love writing stories. Sometimes my songs really have nothing to do with me more so than an experience I witnessed or heard of.
Which song of yours would you like people to hear first?
Right now… I’d say ‘CC’ featuring Alpha P.
What inspired you to make that song?
DETTY December. Long distance romances.
What’s the most vulnerable you’ve allowed yourself to be when writing/making music?
Extremely. I’ve written about things from deepest levels of heartbreak and loss, as well as my intrusive / dark thoughts. I’m pretty honest with myself and I don’t shy away from expressing it in my music.
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