Thanks for your time today, how are things going?
Great, just trying to make a way for myself.
Where are you from, and how do you think that has impacted where you are today?.
Im from Memphis Tennessee growing up there was kind of hard just coming up around alot of trouble I dabbled in the crowd a little but I kept on a straight path as I had basketball and music.
Tell us what inspired you to get into the booth and record for the first time?
My Uncle Walter had me in the booth litterally since the third grade and had a big impact on my music carrer putting around nothing but bthe biggest influencers of Memphis like money bagg yo and juicy j as time went by I locked in with quality controls DJ Lil Mark and he gave me game on what the industry wants and Marketing tools that will sky rocket me in a major way so thats what keeps me going.
What is the most rewarding part of creating music?
I actually haven’t came up on no reward ill say that when Im at the Top.
What do you like to do to get into a creative space when you’re writing your music?
I like to freestyle I can find a melody and rhythm quick doing so I taught myself that over the years.
How long have you been an artist?
5 years since 8th gradehave grown significantly since then. It’s been 4 years of dedication, sacrifices, but all toward the goal of getting my music heard and shared around the world.
Where did you grow up?
Memphis Tennessee from birth to age 16 until I moved out in Tampa Fl about a year ago
What are the challenges of being an Artist?
The challenges of being artist right now for me it’s just getting out there and heard by the right people I know I am the hardest in the game and I could be a major key factor in the industry one day I’m hungry and I will go through hell fire and whatever God put in the way to get it. Somebody will find me one day I’m just waiting.
Are you planning on releasing new music soon?
Yes I don’t know really a specific day not locked in yet but I’m staying in the studio you all should be getting at least four new songs in the next 2 months one of them being a part two to my song TTK Anthem which I teased on IG a couple days back
Do you have any upcoming show dates in the near future?
Locking in something for July 28th in Tampa and September 30th in Nashville so make sure you get your tickets.
Who’s one artist you would like to collab with?
NLE Choppa as he is one of my biggest influences especially coming up out of my hometown and reaching his goal at a young age like Im trying to do.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Keep grinding and don’t stop even when you get to the top I like to keep motivation as a key part of life to keep going and I want everyone to do the same.
For more info and updates on TTK Tenboi follow him on instagram
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