![]() ![]() … Another thing is, any room I walk in, 99.9 percent of the time, no one else looks like me. I live in the black experience, but at the same time I understand the invalid idea that color decides who a man is. My skin tone is that of a very pale Caucasian man who cannot tan for the most part … so I see the world from both sides of the fence. But from afar, or even close up, I do not appear black at all in terms of physical features. I have a black mother, father, grandmother and grandfather. I grew up in the ghettos of South Central Los Angeles. I’m completely African-American, I’m completely African, I’m completely black - whatever you wanna call it. The ability to see the world through racial ambiguity. What’s the most rewarding part about being an African-American man with albinism? “I was told I got the part and that my life was gonna change. I know I was a slimmer, sexier version of the comic book character Tobias Whale. I didn’t think because the character had albinism that I was gonna just be handed the role. I quickly became aware, once I was asked about the role, and was blown away. Were you aware that there was an African-American villain in DC Universe with albinism? By the grace of the God, thankfully, I was called back … and told I got the part and that my life was gonna change. I went in and did what I was supposed to do. I did some research on the comic book characters of Black Lightning and Tobias Whale. ![]() I was completely taken aback by the whole thing. I’m asked to come in and audition for it. … Next thing you know, I get a call … and I have this role in my email. I was working on a solo album with a friend of mine, Evidence of Dilated Peoples. How were you approached for the role of Tobias Whale ? Before the wrap of season one of Black Lightning, The Undefeated spoke with Jones about the moment he got the call to audition for Tobias Whale, his favorite musical artists, past and present, the plight of Colin Kaepernick and the experience of being a black man in America with albinism. A characteristic Jones shares with the Whale is that both men are African-American with albinism, a rare genetic condition affecting 1 in 20,000 in the United States. In the made-up city of Freeland, Jefferson Pierce, aka Black Lightning, is the hero and Whale is his antagonist - a character Jones brings to life via his powerful voice that bellows over top of his thick red beard. Jones portrays politician-turned-crime boss Tobias Whale, who serves as the leader of a gang called The 100. And now he has a lead role in The CW’s Black Lightning, inspired by the DC Comics series. ![]() Throughout his career he has written for artists including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Hailing from South Central Los Angeles, he’s a longtime member of the California hip-hop collective Strong Arm Steady. It can get really long and really inane.A supervillain who has the lyrical chops to keep up with your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper? That’s Marvin “Krondon” Jones III for ya. He'll give you a special discount or a good deal if you let him tell stories of his life as a stonemason and other passions. Tobias "Toby" the Stonemason: Because everyone needs houses, and many would like to carve big ol' statues on the cliffs and canyons of many a trench. She's no mere songstress, because for her, her soul basically tells her to craft songs and spread joy to all Merfolkdom. She sings of heroes and foolish men, of the Dreaded Sea Lord and his folly, of humble life and glorious adventures. Alongside the traditional songs of yore, she makes a plethora of her own songs, and sings them magnificently. Julia the Songweaver: Among a people known for their stories and songs, she's one of the best singers out there, if not, the best. Alongside songs, the sheer strength and size of a whale means they can chisel ocean rock with just sheer strength alone (with the help of some tools of course. Continuing from the first batch, featuring MORE whales! This time of two very contrasting body types and very different jobs. ![]()
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