Tommy Genesis
Introduction
Tommy Genesis is a Canadian rapper, model and visual artist. In 2016 Dazed magazine described her as "the internet's most rebellious underground rap queen." Her music has been noted for its experimental style and hyper sexual, aggressive verses.
Early life and education
Genesis is half-Swedish, half-Tamil and was born in Vancouver, Canada. She graduated from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design where she studied film and sculpture.
Career
Music
In 2015 Genesis signed with Awful Records and released her debut album World Vision. In 2017 she signed with Downtown Records/Interscope Records.
Fashion
Tommy Genesis was recruited by Calvin Klein for their Fall 2016 campaign along with other musical artists. In 2017 she collaborated with M.I.A. (rapper) at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Themes
Gender and sexuality are common themes in Genesis' music and she has described herself as a "fetish rapper." She is also an advocate against girl-on-girl cyberbullying.
Discography
- World Vision 2 (forthcoming)
- World Vision (2015)