TOBi Teases Album ‘Elements Vol. 2’ with Single “Life is a Jungle”

Four-time Juno Award winner TOBi returns to the spotlight, launching his independent chapter with the release of “Life is a Jungle” via ADA. The hip-hop track, produced by platinum-selling producer Nick Lobel (known for work with Harry Styles, Stephen Sanchez, and Halsey), marks TOBi’s first release from the upcoming album ELEMENTS Vol. 2, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed ELEMENTS Vol. 1, which earned several JUNO Awards, and was shortlisted for the 2024 Polaris Prize.

With lyrics that speak to raw and unfiltered emotions of the release, TOBi says:

“This is one of those songs where I needed to say exactly what was in my heart. No second draft. Just raw expression at 4 in the morning.”

The single, which was shared with fans exclusively through TOBi’s site PANIC.FM, is a dynamic hip-hop track that blends intricate rhythms with atmospheric synths, creating an immersive soundscape that mirrors the complexities and unpredictability of life’s journey. This track is the first new music from TOBi’s forthcoming ELEMENTS VOL. 2 album, due out on July 9th, 2025. “Life is a Jungle” arrives with an official music video directed by Marissa Blair.

Since his 2021 debut release, TOBi has cemented his status as an icon in Toronto’s rap and music scene, with the release of his critically acclaimed ELEMENTS Vol. 1 (2020) album, a genre-defying project that won the 2021 JUNO Award for “Rap Recording of the Year” and was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. As TOBi enters a new independent era driven by the intention to create purposeful music, fans can expect a project that builds new musical memories—one that centers on his community and roots while embracing the many layers within us all.

TOBi ‘Elements Vol. 2’ album artwork, photo by Marissa Blair