22-year-old self-made musician Tom Prior has played through a few musical incarnations from rapper to band leader to singer and to writer in his search for musical purpose. He's found the setting for his sound now, a balance between hip hop and indie, 2 genres that heavily influence his life. He's been eulogized by the likes of Naughty Boy, Wretch 32 and Maverick Sabre for his versatility and authentic songwriting.

Rather than wait to be booked for gigs and open ...