Hailing originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Tristan G. AKA Tough Dumplin has focused on audio engineering, cinematography, music production, and MCing for over 15 years. He’s directed/lensed music videos, worked with numerous recording artists, scored soundtracks for television and films - throughout each endeavor, his vibrant and punchy audio and/or visual collages appeal to widely diverse audiences. Tough Dumplin has developed a unique, personal aesthetic celebrated and respected by both industry and fans alike. He’s enjoyed the patronage of major labels including EMI, Virgin, and Universal Music. Recording artists such as Junior Reid, Phife (A Tribe Called Quest), MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust OG, Freestyle (Arsonists), Lady Luck, Grammy nominee Wil Key, Nefarius all have enlisted his studio/sonic expertise. Currently, Tough Dumplin is a member of the Brooklyn35 Collective, comprised of musicians, singers, MCs, DJs, producers, and visual artists who actively acknowledge their hip-hop DNA yet harness it as a fount to explore expansive, unexpected creative avenues. Tough Dumplin entitled "Tough Dumplin (Foundation for Better Lyrics)" will debut shortly.