(About the Author)
Chicago native Tommie Lee Brooks Jr. says Chicago "has shaped my own creative journey in many ways. I've been signed to Universal Music Group/RoyNet as a songwriter since 2011, and I've been self-employed since I was 15." Tommie B., celebrated as a musical genius by industry mogul Russell Simmons, is a multi-faceted artist whose journey through the world of music has been nothing short of extraordinary. He is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and producer, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. With his longtime friend, Fred Taylor, he joined Toxic Productions, a multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning entity.