UPCOMING EVENTS
ToBy LIVE @ The Delancey
August 08th - 8:00PM *Tickets Coming Soon*
About “L’esprit” (2021)
L’esprit is an ode to ToBy’s grandmother who recently passed away from cancer. This passing was especially hard on the artist, who had a special connection with his grandmother and felt she was one of the few family members who truly understood him. ToBy inserted recordings of his grandmother throughout the album, guiding listeners through his journey with her wisdom. The inclusions reminded me of SZA and her grandmother’s cherished advice on CTRL. It gives meaning to the record, an image of the artist as they write—their feelings, what inspired the track, asking for advice and grappling with that advice.
- Harper Hase, SLUG Magazine
