Toosii on Country Music, Summer Walker, Homelessness and “Favorite Song"

Crossover star Toosii knows his way around a recording booth.

Whether offering slick lyrics, a country twang, a smooth singing voice, or tight rap bars, the burgeoning music star can hang with the likes of Summer Walker or kick out a song solo with ease. A fan of Tim McGraw, R&B, and more, Toosii has a new music video out this week for the track, “Favorite Song.”

American Songwriter caught up with Toosii and discussed his origins as an artist, how he survived homelessness, what it was like growing up in the South and upstate New York, and much more.