R&B singer, songwriter, TA Thomas – hailing from the Mississippi Delta – shares a new single and music video for “Risky” out now via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. Watch the music video above.
On this heartfelt track, Thomas highlights his undeniable Southern charm while showcasing the trials and tribulations of a passionate relationship. TA Thomas leaves listeners with the message that, “loving is easy so give it a try,” encouraging openness to love despite past hurts, while also acknowledging “we all got scars” and finding “beauty in risking it all” together. The cinematic shots captured in the music video are a powerful reminder of the strength found in embracing love by taking risks to experience high-highs and low-lows.
An emerging force in R&B, TA Thomas is determined to elevate the “Southern Soul” genre to mainstream recognition. By blending captivating elements of R&B, blues, country, and soul, TA is set to create something undeniably extraordinary.
Ending 2023 on a high note by dropping his acclaimed album, Caught Between 2 Worlds, TA generated plugs from beyond Vibe and more, Billboard applauded “June 15” among its “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week” giving flowers to the artist’s ability to “carve out a soul-stirring effort for his rookie project.”
About TA Thomas:
Terence ‘TA’ Thomas is a multifaceted artist from the Mississippi Delta, known for his talents as a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and performer. TA Thomas discovered his love for music early on, teaching himself to play the piano at his community church, where he soon became a Sunday fixture, captivating entire congregations. Transitioning his gospel roots into R&B, Thomas participated in local talent shows and eventually left college in his senior year to tour with Grammy-winning James Fortune and FIYA. This tour generated significant buzz, leading to an invitation to join Sony’s Next Town Down group, which he accepted after connecting with them on social media. During his time with the group, they released two EPs, ‘The EP’ in 2018 and ‘Juliet’ in 2019, amassing millions of streams and collaborating with artists like 6lack and Rich the Kid. After parting ways with the group in 2020, TA Thomas began to explore new musical directions. This journey led him to contribute to Chris Brown’s ‘Breezy’ album, earning his first Grammy nomination and marking a new chapter in his evolving sound.
