Everything You Wanted to Know About Rapper and ‘Favorite Song’ Singer-Songwriter Toosii
Toosii's "Favorite Song" is already a strong contender to be the big hit song of 2023, and with the release of its new official music video last week, it's clear the track is still going strong.
It dropped last month on the Friday after Valentine's Day, which is appropriate because it's one of the all-time great love songs, with authentic lyrics about that uncomplicated type of romance built around generosity, and with zero hesitance to express precisely how you feel. It's already been streamed more than 20 million times across Spotify and YouTube, and it's showing no sign of stopping.
Of course, there's more to the rapper and singer-songwriter than just "Favorite Song," and with his highly anticipated sophomore album on the horizon, we just had to learn more about the artist. If you adore Toosii as much as we do, keep scrolling to discover everything he shared about himself as our Man Crush Monday.
(Photo credit: Julian Burgueño)
Name: Nau'Jour Grainger
Hometown: Syracuse, New York
Birthday: January 9
Fun Facts:
1. Billie Eilish is Toosii's favorite musician of all time.
2. He wishes he'd learned earlier on that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
"Growing up, I was never taught that mistakes were alright to make."
-Toosii
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3. When he's seeking inspiration, he looks inward, toward himself.
"I like to lock in and stay focused. I ride in the car when I need to be inspired."
-Toosii
3. In three words, he'd describe himself as persistent, an empath and a hopeless romantic.
4. He's seen Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Driving Your Juice in the Hood more times than any other movie.
5. If he weren't a musician, he'd want to be in the NFL.
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"I played football growing up."
-Toosii
6. He's always wanted to learn how to play both the piano and the guitar.
7. Recently, he's been binge-watching BMF.
8. He loves cold weather.
9. Of all of the songs he's written, he's proudest of "Favorite Song."
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10. You'd never know it, but Toosii isn't as naturally outgoing as you might think.
"I'm actually pretty shy, but I'm just good at hiding it."
-Toosii
Curious about what inspired Toosii to write "Favorite Song"? Read our interview with him on the beloved track HERE.