In the latest installment of TheMUSEUM TV’s new series The Check-In, host Noble sits down with TOMO—an emerging Boston creative whose multidisciplinary work spans music, clothing design, murals, photography, and video production. Their conversation goes beyond surface-level career updates, diving into what Noble frames as the “Four Quadrants of Life”: mind, body, soul, and finances.
At 26, TOMO has steadily carved his identity across several creative mediums. Known for his brand Clothes by Tommo, recognizable for its goblin-ear skully hats, TOMO’s style blurs artistic expression with streetwear culture. His start in music was sparked by attending a Kanye West concert in 2013, later evolving into beat production and visual art design.
But thriving in a city like Boston—where creative infrastructure is limited—has required more than just talent. “It’s one thing to have passion,” TOMO shares. “It’s another to build systems around it so it can outlive you.” The interview touches on his plans to form separate teams for his music and fashion endeavors, emphasizing the need for partners who act rather than wait for success to come to them.
Noble, who turns 34 this year and has been running TheMUSEUM TV for over a decade, often takes on a mentor-like role in the discussion. He and TOMO swap insights on business, credit-building, and the overlooked importance of tracking expenses—especially when cash payments can lead to missed tax deductions.
The conversation also touches on their personal habits and health. Both admit to irregular sleep patterns—TOMO aims for five hours, while Noble sometimes runs on four. They discuss how movement, exercise, and sunlight impact not just physical health but creativity itself.
Family and upbringing also play a key role in TOMO’s journey. He credits his mother for keeping him grounded and away from street life, and his grandfather—a welder and business owner—for instilling entrepreneurial discipline early on. “Family support gives you the freedom to try things most people can’t,” he says.
Beyond personal growth, TOMO and Noble reflect on loss and how grief has shaped their approach to time and purpose. TOMO lost a close friend named Deja, while Noble speaks on the passing of his friend Revs. These moments, they agree, are reminders that time—not money—is the most valuable currency. “Once you spend your time, you can’t get that year back,” Noble adds.
The episode also brings in broader conversations around legacy and community impact. TOMO, who mentors through Teen Empowerment, hopes to model alternatives to Boston’s long-standing narrative that hustling through the streets is a necessary phase. Instead, he and Noble advocate for building long-term systems that uplift local creatives while honoring authenticity over popularity.
“If you’re a real artist, you’re just going to create,” TOMO says during the discussion, distilling his ethos in one sentence. Whether or not the world is watching, he’s committed to the work—and to helping others find their lane in the process.
