Tolumide – Throwback

With so many challenges wrapped up in 2020, one can bring light
into the present moment simply by remembering. In Afro-pop/soul singer/songwriter
TolumiDE’s upcoming single, she embraces the ‘good ole days’ with gratitude,
cherishing memories to help lighten up the moment. After connecting online with mates
from her secondary school days in Nigeria, she was inspired by a time with fewer
cares, when she remembers “dancing in the sun.” Set to release January 15, 2021,
“Throwback” celebrates “Ayo” which translates in Yoruba to joy, and as a name
‘Ayoola’ includes the richness of moments.

“This year, there were a lot of moments in dialogue and zoom hang outs where I really
appreciated the ‘good ole days’ of not having any major cares or worries of the
world,” TolumiDE reflects. “It felt very good to have cool memories that have shaped
who I am today.”
Recorded in collaboration with Terry Poindexter from two separate locations,
“Throwback” was produced remotely with TolumiDE recording her vocals from home.
During the early days of quarantine, her acoustic album, “Mama Sunshine,” resonated
with her audience for its nostalgic themes; these included the beauty of brighter days,
themes of love, self-assurance and overcoming challenges. Continuing an upbeat,
groovy-dance feel with an R&B/Afropop flavor, “Throwback” features lyrics in English
and Yoruba, alluding to TolumiDE’s Nigerian heritage.

TolumiDE’s music has been described as “a big blend of Afro-pop, funky reggae, neosoul and jazz injecting her African heritage using bilingual lyrics, into a friendlier
foundation of melodic pop and R&B balladry.” CurrThanks ently, she is a voting
Grammy Member with the Recording Academy and Non-profit Afropolitan Youth who
are the hosts of FestAfrica. Her accolades include winning the Best R&B Female Artist
at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, opening for Les Nubians at the Howard Theatre,
opening for Salif Keita, singing with Toby Foyeh and Africa Orchestra at the Toronto
Jazz Festival. In addition, she has had the opportunity to headline a show at the
Legendary Blues Alley in Washington D.C.

In spite of the success she’s experienced in her music career, TolumiDE is most
inspired by her upbringing, cultural heritage and the loved ones who have supported
her along the way. Through the golden moments reflected in her lyrics through which
she wishes to “bring back those days…” she longs for her listeners to experience this
feeling.
In TolumiDE’s words, “I would love listeners to be happy, share their stories like photos
and videos of cherished memories and possibly dance along to the song. Together, we
can celebrate and give thanks for the simple things.”