How did growing up in the Bronx influence your art?

T: “No known direct influence. My family quickly moved to Hartford Connecticut and later California where I spent most my life. I spend a lot of time wondering what it would of been like if we stayed.”

What is your current and all time favorite piece of music / recording equipment?

T: “Probably my Seperewa. I don’t play it correctly but it’s brought so much peace to my life at home and I find a lot of joy in recording and working with it.”

How do your audio + visual art worlds influence each other? Or do you like to consider them more as separate entities?

T: “Working with the different media demands problem solving art making in different ways and I like to believe I can translate some of those solutions or ideas from one media to the other. I tend to consider them as separate entities that are linked at the root being my limitations and thoughts.”

Does your creativity flourish more during the daytime or the nighttime?

T: “I’m unsure as it comes and goes without concern or my consent but having the will to create the work happens mostly in the daytime around 10:30am when I have the most space to work to myself.”

What are you most looking forward to going into the new year?

T: “Touring and collaborating. I have ideas i hope to see through. I also hope to find time to learn how to work with other materials.”

What is your current track + snack on repeat?

T: “‘Let Me Down Easy’ by Derrick Harriott and snack atm I’d say dark chocolate.”