Tom Francis is the iconic New Zealand rapper who surpassed superstar Drake taking the number 1 spot in the New Zealand iTunes charts. His debut album ‘Underestimated’ immediately made waves. It featured quite a number of prolific New Zealand and international star artists like Dizzy Wright, Sid Diamond and the Grammy-nominated Twista. Tom Francis first gained recognition in 2016 and catapulted into the upper echelon of the international rap scene for his certified platinum album before crossing paths with the legends in the rap music industry.
The track garnered millions of worldwide streams. With only 1 year of launching ‘Underestimated,’ Tom Francis was already booked for the majority of major summer music festivals, including Northern Bass and Bay Dreams. He has even performed alongside Tyga in his 2019 New Zealander tour and toured with Rittz across New Zealand and Australia. Soaring to greater heights of success, he signed a deal with the legendary Paramount Studios. Little did he know the Los Angeles ride would be smooth enough to create some of the most iconic songs of this decade.
The talented rapper has been working tirelessly to hone and polish his rap music skills. His pioneering work earned him a global audience, and back in his country, he was crowned the finalist in the Young New Zealander of the Year Award. Tom Francis has crossed paths with rap superstars like Joyner Lucas, a Member of the TDE (the label under which Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, AB Soul, SZA and Jay Rock are signed to. The collaborations do not end there; Tom has also worked with the Lead singer of Men At Work Band, Colin Hay, where he rapped a verse of the staple anthem in New Zealand, ‘Land Down Under.’
Tom Francis gained traction and influence with some of the notable names in the business. He vividly recalls one of the epic moments in his rap music career when he was invited to the private home of Hip-Hop rap star Snoop Dogg. He was privileged to share a studio with the legend, exchanging ideas, lessons, rhymes, and beats and creating unforgettable moments.
Tom Francis is taking the rap industry by storm. His voice brings the unmatched sound of blended hip-hop with hard-hitting dubstep, drum and bass to the rap world. The promising rapper and music artist is wrapped in chilled vibes to the heaviest drop taking the late party nights to a whole new level. Tom Francis takes pride in energetic live shows with spectacular live presence. He says, ‘It’s a pretty weird feeling, to be honest. Going from no one knowing who you are to holding the mic out at a gig and people are singing what I’ve written.’ Who could ever tell a single night in 2016 would turn his music world around and open doors to his success?
Marking his territories in the rap industry, Tom Francis has nothing to stop him. The rapper-singer songwriter has carved a lane with his outstanding style and unmatched melody in New Zealand. With all the fame and success he has gained, the rapper stays true to himself as a humbled and charismatic person.
