Artist
Thabiso Ngcolosi (born December 21, 1997), better known by his stage name Tommy Nebula (often reffered to as Graphiic), is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He has widely been recognized as an influence on several hip hop and alternative acts. His first full-length project, a mixtape titled December 21st (2008) caught the attention of South African illustrator and designer Andy Hendriix, who went on to be the co founder of his 22ndCentury Creative Collective label imprint in late 2008.
Born
Thabiso Ngcolosi
January 30, 1984 (age 23)
Durban, Z.A
Education
Kloof High School
Occupation
Rapper
singer
songwriter
poet
record producer
record executive
Years active
2012–present
Title
Co Founder of 22ndCentury Creative Collective
Children
1
Genres
Hip Hop
R&B
Trapsoul
Alternative
Trip Hop
Labels
22ndCentury creative Collective
Cosmic Century
Associated acts
George jr Maseko/Smangar M
dee2
CAVALRY SA
Mosthatedjohndoe
Sadboy
Dann Avenew
Released in March 20 2016, Tommy’s debut single produced by the famous Synesthetic Nation "Ecstasy(Ex to see)" was a worldwide hit. Making radio airplay in New York and being recognized in Japan by distributors. He then went on to collaborate with artists all over the world with projects like “Luciid Dream EP” with American rapper I$aac indica (2016) ,later working with Australian act Last Letterz. Working on solidifying his company he released an EP titled “Tommy Nebula” which drew the attention of alternative and electronic listeners.
After working on 22ndCentury (now formally known as 22ndHQ) Tommy went on to join Durban trio “CAVALRY SA” with his long-time collaborator and best friend GC_Bestbelieve_SA Their 43% debut album (2017) debuted at number one on slikouronlife and other platforms. He then moved on to work with 1/3 of the Durban trio Mosthatedjohndoe on the unreleased 5 track project “SHE” featuring Durban duo L$D
Tommy has since released numerous ablums and singles,The Jack EP with Andy Hendriix (2016),Harry Houdini with appearances from Durban artists Dann Avenew & Ay'Zee (2018), and also took it back home with the collaboration album “Blue Moon” with local producer and former Ukhozi Fm radio personal Trevor Dube(formally known as Samplechef)
Tommy has won numerous awards through the influence of his music on people taking home “The Rockstar of the year(2019) and others.