In this interview, we chat with Minister TommyCCT about his influences, motivations, and more.

Full Q&A, links, and streams below.

Introduce yourself to our readers and describe the style of music you create.

Carlton  C Thomas, Aka Minister TommyCCT, singer/songwriter. Born in Jamaica, Jamaica Canadian  Citizen, now reside in USA.

My style of music is, high praise worship song,  With real life stories, reality music. Singing about real life struggles,  how to deal with the storms, when it face us, and it’s a must, that we’re going to go through the storm. What I hear from  most of my fans every day ,  How they’re  blessed, and delivered from the stress of life.

When to my kind music, it sooth your minds, and inspirational you, makes you stronger to weather!

The storms of life.

Who or what influences your playing and/or writing styles? Also, what motivates you to keep creating?

The struggles I’ve been through, make me stronger.

Wiser.. I’ve always say this too will pass, And trust God, to keep me through the storms, Everything I writes comes from  him.

What was the last song you listened to?

Its hard to say, but I listen to lots of other Artists. Last song, Power in the name Of Jesus.

Other than the digital era overwhelming us with access to an abundance of music what are one or two of the biggest challenges you face when trying to attract listeners to your music?

This is a comment from a fan June 4,2016!!

Awesome  music. Your soul really shines through your music.

Your tunes are brilliant.

I will definitely be spreading your website around and purchasing your music.

Take care and please keep making your music, JAMEL

Do you gig, tour or perform through any live streaming services? Where can music lovers see you perform?

Yes I do perform, but I’m waiting on that big move.

Where is the best place to connect with you online? Discover more of your music?

http://youtube.com/ministertommycct  http://www.youtube.com/carltontexas

Any last thoughts? Shout outs? Words of wisdom?

When success is awaiting you, Nothing in life will go smooth.

Some friends and your family, will turn their backs on you. Success will make you friends, But when you’re down, they’re not around, You’re all alone, God alone will stands with you, if you trust him, he’s the only true love.

That will  never change. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the lord is good, Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.