Tom P.’s hustle
November 30th, 2009 by Grant Britt in Music news
When Decatur-based MC Tom P refers to his “little gang of misfits,” he’s actually talking about the sprawling network of friends and followers that often top out at 1,000 attendees for his homegrown show. Such an undeniable fan base helped him attract enough attention to book Atlanta MC and Grand Hustle signee Bobby Ray, aka B.O.B., to headline his upcoming show.
But he still considers himself D.I.Y. as heck. “I’m not like some corporate media mogul with a bunch of financial backing,” he says. “I’m literally a table waiter trying to pursue this dream.”
It’s a testament to Tom P’s personality that he tends to bowl people over, both in conversation and on stage. Born Thomas Peters, he’s been rapping since he was 12. By the time he was a junior at Decatur High School, he was organizing his own events and, when required, getting quite hands-on in the process. For one planned show, he and his friends had to rent port-a-potties, hire their own staff and build a stage for the rented warehouse.
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