tobi lou

tobi lou's an imaginative rapper-singer, born in Nigeria--but raised in Chicago. His expressive creations latched onto music and developed a playful, soulful sound. His visual single "TROOP" off of his forthcoming Cult Classic album, went viral--while garnering the attention and expressive renditions of music aficionados alike. While the single acted as more of a teaser introducing the young artist, "TROOP" took a giant leap forward with a chorus and feature from St. Louis rapper Smino.

The Glassface-directed visual, shot by Russ Fraser, accompanies the song, and finds tobi lou in an animated world, surrounded by symbolism that represents his influences - such as the cartoon bear associated with Kanye West, and a cartoon of Pharrell Williams wearing his signature N.E.R.D. hat. The debut album is expected at the top of 2019, executively produced by the legendary No I.D.--alongside ArtClub CEO Ketrina ‘Taz’ Askew and tobi's manager/A&R Derrick ‘Lottery’ Hardy.

Past Shows


Oct
15
th
2023
Fine Line
Oct
15
th
2023
Fine Line

tobi lou

with grouptherapy.
Sep
12
th
2019
7th St Entry
Sep
12
th
2019
7th St Entry

tobi lou

with femdot. and Lil Trxptendo
Oct
20
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2018
Mainroom
Oct
20
th
2018
Mainroom

KYLE

with Marc E. Bassy and tobi lou

More Shows

Sep
20
th
Palace Theatre

St. Vincent

with Dorian Electra
Jul
13
th
First Avenue

PRIVATE EVENT

May
24
th
First Avenue

Area 51 Rave

Nov
30
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Josh Blue