Tosin Abasi

ABOUT TOSIN ABASI

Born Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide Abasi, he co-founded the instrumental metal band Animals as Leaders.

He attended the Atlanta Institute of Music and signed with Prosthetic Records.

He joined the band Reflux in the early to mid-2000s and then was offered a record deal.

He was born and raised in Washington, D.C. to Nigerian immigrants. His brother Abdul, is a fashion designer and has served as one of his influences.

He has practiced Transcendental Meditation, which at one time was endorsed by John Lennon .