Tresor’s Journey: From Skits to Songwriting and the Power of Showing Up
This week on The Gifted Gab, Tresor takes us on a ride through his creative world—from viral skits to music, and even a surreal encounter with Chris Brown. With hosts Alex Eskandarkhah and Andre Kelly steering the convo, Tresor unpacks his unique approach to creativity, the music biz, and why showing up matters more than anything.
Starting with Skits, Finding the Music
Tresor kicked things off with comedy skits, but his love for music was always in the background. He started dropping Jamaican remixes of hip-hop and UK tracks, mixing in rapper impressions and parody songs that blew up online.
It didn’t take long for him to realize music was his thing. Now, he’s running two streaming accounts, “I am Chor” and “Chisor Online,” where fans can vibe to the tracks from his videos. For Tresor, it’s not about chasing the artist lifestyle—it’s about creating because he loves it.
Songwriting Is the Real Bag
Let’s be real: the music industry can be wild, but Tresor’s figured out where the money’s at—songwriting. He keeps it transparent: unless you’re a top-tier artist with a hit, the bread is in writing tracks for others.
His advice? Stay independent if you can, don’t sign deals you don’t fully understand, and keep it authentic. The key to connecting with an audience is being real, not putting up a front.
The Chris Brown Moment (and Other Funny Encounters)
Tresor’s celebrity stories are gold:
The Chris Brown Pic: Tresor meets Chris Brown at Tyler’s birthday party. Cool, right? Well, when he asks for a pic at the afterparty (with a little liquid courage), he’s laughing while Chris stays cool. The result? Tresor looks like the happiest guy in the room.
Roxy from 106 & Park: Childhood crush alert. First, Tresor froze when he saw Roxy at an airport, leaving his mom to do the talking. Fast forward to years later at a Billboard dinner—Roxy sits at his table, and he still couldn’t say much.
The Fake French Song: This one’s legendary. Tresor made a random “French” song (straight gibberish, but catchy) that blew up. Next thing he knows, TikTok is flying him to the Paris Olympics, where he’s sipping Hennessy in a VIP box.
Lessons from Tresor for Creators
Whether you’re new to creating or deep in the grind, Tresor dropped gems for anyone trying to level up:
Find Your Thing: Whatever makes you different, lean into that. For Tresor, it’s his mix of music and comedy.
Keep It Real: People connect with authenticity, not perfection.
Stay Consistent: Tresor posts five times a week, balancing experimental content with things he knows work.
Just Start: Everyone’s bad when they begin. The only way to get better is to do the thing.
Build Real Connections: Forget chasing clout—focus on building a genuine community and network.
Why Showing Up Matters
For Tresor, being present is non-negotiable. He’s big on traveling, attending events, and putting himself in the right rooms. Some of his biggest opportunities—like songwriting gigs and meeting industry insiders—happened just because he was out there.
Final Thoughts
Tresor’s story is proof that success isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about finding what you’re good at, staying real, and putting in the work. With funny stories, real-life lessons, and a fresh perspective on creativity, this Gifted Gab episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Catch Tresor’s episode of The Gifted Gab now—your creative glow-up starts here.