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Tony Foster Jr. is more than a vibe.
Though his virtuosic voice is certainly suited to effervescent serenades, it is the purpose in his poetry that elevates the experience. Aiming to inspire, he presents passages of positivity and power within sugar-sweet songs of solace for the soul.
With over 20 years in the music industry, the Oklahoma City-based R&B/Hip-Hop singer-songwriter is a pro among pros. From behind-the-scenes songwriting credits to spotlight appearances on the international stage, he has channeled his wealth of experience into a strong and keen artistic methodology. Richly layered vocal harmonies and robust music production characterize his attention to detail. His music is not merely smooth. It's polished.
Incredibly, TFJ has kept his spark ignited all the while. His deep-rooted spirituality comes through in charismatic performances that gracefully rise against oppression, whether in terms of sociopolitical strife or internal trials within the self--or both. With an audience, he transforms positivity into action by creating a space for sincere, cathartic entertainment. As OkSessions put it, "When you see Tony Foster Jr. live, it is both an opportunity to be moved by beautiful soulful music and a guaranteed dance party."
This spark can be felt in TFJ's 2018 live album, Long Story Short, but one can also sense it in his studio recordings. During the tumultuous year of 2020, he delivered a one-two punch with projects Kaleidoscope and Right on Time, the latter of which was a joint release with frequent collaborator Sid Carter. While the world was going through a major transformation, Foster was, too. In the aftermath of personal life changes, he held tight to music to pull himself into the next stage of his career with an introspective solo record (Kaleidoscope), then doubled down with a confident step forward into a new wave of R&B/Hip-Hop bliss (Right on Time). Both projects prominently find strength in faith.
Over the years, TFJ has seen plenty of big opportunities, but few have proven as dear to him as the ability to engage with his local scene. Of late, he has come into his own as a prominent Oklahoma artivist, using his platform to stir conversation and bolster cultural movements in marginalized communities. Whether he's having a one-on-one dialogue or participating in big projects like Tulsa's enormous Black Wall Street hip-hop collaboration, Fire in Little Africa, TFJ uses his studied ear to listen and his gifted voice to uplift.
Tony Foster Jr. is more than a vibe, but that's not to discount the vibe itself. When modern discourse is intense and polarized, there is a desperate need for sensitivity, and Foster provides that. His music is comfort food with a purpose, inviting all to break bread at the dinner table for a feel-good today and a more equitable tomorrow.