Tomi Swick is a natural. He is, perhaps the most gifted songwriter I know. The songs…they fall outta him like a cat shedding fur. I’m not being hyperbolic with this. It is the truth. When I first met Tomi in ‘99 he was a tall, strong athletic type. More defensive-tackle and less music-maker. So, when I first heard him sing, I was very, very confused. Never judge a book, as they say…. At that time the evolution taking place in Tomi was REAL, and I was fortunate to witness this “chrysalis” moment unfolding. The football player - become artist. I get him in front of a microphone to hear his story, and pour over the connective moments that lead this east-end kid to a record deal and the winners podium at the JUNO Awards. Enjoy.

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