Tommy Genesis

Rapper, Singer, Model

Canadian Vancouver, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper, Singer, Model
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth18/08/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceVancouver, Canada

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameGenesis Yasmine Mohanraj
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
EthnicitySwedish and Tamil descent

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityEmily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, Canada
QualificationGraduation in Film and Sculpture

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Sexual OrientationBisexual

Family

FatherSouth Indian (Tamil-Malayali Christian)
MotherScandinavian

Career

Debut
TypeMusic Mixtape
TitleWorld Vision
Release Date2013
Genres
  • Alternative Hip Hop
  • Experimental Hip Hop
  • Trap
Career Highlights
  • Started rapping in 2013 with the project G3NESIS.
  • Released her debut mixtape 'World Vision' in 2015 after signing with Awful Records.
  • Participated in a Calvin Klein fashion campaign in 2016.
  • Signed with Universal/Downtown Records in 2017.
  • Collaborated with rapper M.I.A. at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2017.
  • Released the single 'Hundred Bad' on 28 July 2018, featured in her album 'Tommy Genesis'.
  • Worked with rapper JPEGMAFIA on his EP 'EP!' in 2020.
  • Featured on Lana Del Rey's album in 2023.
  • Started making music in early 2010s while studying at Emily Carr University.
  • Formed DIY punk bands and rap duo G3NESIS in college.
  • Released debut mixtape 'World Vision' in 2013 after signing with Awful Records.
  • Described by Dazed magazine in 2016 as 'the internet's most rebellious underground rap queen'.
  • Released breakout single 'Hundred Bad' which was remixed by Charli XCX.
  • Released self-titled debut album 'Tommy Genesis' in November 2018.
  • Performed at the 2019 PornHub Awards.
  • Collaborated with artists including Charli XCX and Abra.
  • Supported Charli XCX and Dua Lipa on tour.
  • Signed with Downtown Records and shifted toward a more pop-focused sound with reggae-tinted single 'Lucky'.

Style Quotient

FashionHas walked the ramp for many noted fashion designers. Known for provocative and rebellious visual aesthetic.
Visual ArtWorks as a visual artist, director, and manga enthusiast. Previously ran galleries in Vancouver and created performance art and minimalist productions.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Tommy Genesis has South Asian heritage, with her mother being Swedish and her father Tamil-Malayali Christian from South India.
2. Her grandparents were a scientist and a nurse who moved to Canada for job opportunities.
3. She is known for her discussions on gender and sexuality in her music.
4. Often advocates against cyberbullying directed at girls.
5. Considers herself a 'fetish rapper' and has attracted attention for her provocative style.
6. Her music frequently centers around themes of sexuality and identity.
7. She takes pride in using words related to female anatomy in her lyrics and their power to challenge social norms.
8. Started her artistic career in visual art, film, and sculpture before transitioning to music.
9. Her first band was called Moan, performing DIY shows in parking lots and art galleries.
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