Atwood Magazine: Feature “"ToBy’s debut album brings these many talents together, asserting what many have long known about the Miami-born “rapper/actor/writer”: Whether he’s spitting a hard-hitting verse over edgy trap production, singing a hypnotic psychedelic rock song, or surrendering himself to bittersweet melancholia in an electro-R&B ballad, L’esprit stirs and stuns with passion, purpose, and feverish feeling. He pours his heart out in an intimate and vulnerable multidimensional record that longs for release, recognition, and ultimately, understanding… L’Esprit is without a doubt its own self-contained work, yet it also makes sense as the logical musical follow-up to The Outside. Empowered and self-aware, ToBy’s performance mixes empathy with hearty self-expression as together, he and his collaborators foster a safe space for vulnerability and honesty. Whether he’s working through the stinging pain of grief caused by his grandmother’s loss, discovering something new about himself, or reconciling deep-seated insecurities, L’esprit puts everything out there for all to see, hear, and feel." 10.28

Cabbages: Album review “"Any attempt to pin ToBy down should feel utterly fruitless just a few songs into his album debut. One minute he’s roaring like an unhinged City Morgue member on “2Fukkincocky;” the next he’s rapping with cool confidence on the clattering “Are We Ridin.” He brings Cudi-esque versatility to “Boyfriend” and “Want Me To Do,” songs that sway and sigh with indie rock melancholy, while teasing a pop promise on hybrid joints “Day By Day” and “Sinners.” Maintaining fairly loose bounds serves him well throughout, allowing him (and, through archival recordings, his Haitian grandmother) to tell a transformative personal story in an aptly creative and unconventional manner." 10.24

Ghettoblaster: Album review “It’s definitely his more tender moments that take precedence on L’Esprit, and the ones that are most captivating. Whichever direction ToBy moves in, the end result still seizes the moment.”10.15

Grimy Goods: Album review “"His debut album cufflinks deeply intimate moments with a dazzling and wide open sound as ToBy chronicles some of the struggles and triumphs he’s had as a person and musician. In his debut release, ToBy also paying homage to his roots and his late grandmother who supported his career as a musician relentlessly. The result is an album that testifies as hard as it rocks" "Through his specific and sharp lens, ToBy’s music captures a sense of nostalgia while also focusing on creating a better future.” 10.21

Jammerzine: Album announcement “Lyrics from the heart and fed through the fist, there are no punches held and no words needlessly said” 9.17

Livenation’s Ones To Watch: Feature “"With his debut album, L'Esprit, the Miami rapper returns with an eleven-track offering that melds together ToBy's disparate influences, manifesting as a unique blend of pop, hip-hop, R&B, alternative rock, and cinematic ambiance that you'll have to hear to believe… L'esprit makes clear use of ToBy's varied influences, experimental style, and penchant for genre-blending. At first glance, the Miami native appears to be the natural result of artists like Childish Gambino, Jaden, and Kanye West, but his near-ambient alternative rock cuts like the bedroom-pop-adjacent "Boyfriend" and "Sinners" illuminate a more decorated host of inspirations. Alongside every bit of classic hip-hop influence exists nods to bands like Paramore or Tears For Fears, resulting in a debut album that is simultaneously cohesive and unrestrained in its multifaceted direction"” 10.18

Poptized: Feature “"A quadruple threat with the ambitions of a superstar from a bygone era of musical greatness, ToBy is most definitely on a mission" 10.18

Poptized: Interview Feature “A quadruple threat with the ambitions of a superstar from a bygone era of musical greatness, ToBy is most definitely on a mission. With his debut album L’Esprit arriving on October 15th, smooth cameos and appearances on Buzzfeed, a knack for stand up comedy and a promising acting career, the rising artist is dipping his toes in what seems to be every market under the sun while managing to shine just as bright as the aforementioned flaming star.” 10/18

Sheesh Media: Album review “"While 2021 has had some of the biggest artists in the world dropping projects, the most gravitating music has come from underground artists such as ToBy. You can think of any genre of music, and it is probably in the Miami native’s debut album, L'Esprit" 'He brings these wide variety of sounds together to make an overall, cohesive and quite frankly, beautiful project. It’s experimental and takes many twists and turns, but I love that. Every song felt refreshing and had me on the edge of my seat wondering if I should take a bat and start smashing things in my room or grab my keys and take my car for a chill night drive" "ToBy proved with this project that there are no limits with his sound, and that he couldn’t care less about making a basic mainstream project. He’s got the vocals and creativity to keep pushing a different sound, and maybe eventually, change the landscape of music as we know it." 10.20

SLUG Mag: Album review “"ToBy's latest album, L'Esprit, dives deeper into his personal feelings and the grieving process after the loss of a loved one… ToBy = Dominic Fike +