Tristan Thompson

Canada's Tristan Thompson is an exuberant, soulful singer, with a bent toward electronic, dance-oriented R&B. Born in 1998 in Victoria, British Columbia, Thompson grew up singing, often copying pop songs he heard on the radio. In 2009, the coverage of the death of Michael Jackson intrigued the young Thompson, who quickly became entranced with the late-pop legend's distinctive vocals and dance style. By his teens, Thompson was taking his obsession to the streets of downtown Victoria, where he would often busk for crowds who applauded his adept Jackson impersonation. Several cha...