OUR CEO

A man dressed in a dark blazer, dress shirt, and beige trousers, sitting on a white high-backed chair with a tufted design. He has dark curly hair, a beard, and is wearing jewelry, including rings and watches. His right leg is crossed over his left knee, showing colorful floral socks and brown leather shoes. He has a serious or contemplative expression.

M. Antonio Ennis (Twice Thou)

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

M. Antonio Ennis, professionally known as Twice Thou, is a multi-talented recording artist with decades of experience as an entrepreneur, community organizer, mentor, affordable housing advocate, and social-impact leader.

He rose to prominence as a focal member of the legendary hip-hop group The Almighty RSO, who later changed their name to The Undisputed MadeMen. He has been signed to seven major record labels and collaborated with influential multi-platinum artists in the music industry. His song “Tommy’s Theme” f/The Lox was featured on the soundtrack to Hype Williams’ 1998 classic hip-hop crime film, Belly. The record received Gold status from the RIAA. His records have earned multiple Billboard chart placements and international recognition.

Beyond music, Antonio founded the iconic, groundbreaking apparel company Antonio Ansaldi with his partner, Roseanna Ansaldi, an expert Italian seamstress. His company employs local at-risk youth and reinvests directly into the community through social-impact initiatives, public health awareness campaigns, and annual charitable events. His clothing brand has been featured in blockbuster films (Paramount Pictures’ Shaft—Samuel L. Jackson; Save the Last Dance—Julia Stiles; Warner Bros.’ Exit Wounds—Steven Seagal & DMX; and Torque—Ice Cube & Martin Henderson), as well as countless independent movies, sitcoms, music videos, reality TV, award shows, and global entertainers.

After experiencing firsthand the effects of predatory lending practices by big banks at the height of the foreclosure crisis, Antonio became a nationally recognized community organizer and housing justice advocate, organizing the largest protest against Bank of America in U.S. history. He is currently employed as a canvassing coordinator and community organizer at City Life/Vida Urbana, a nonprofit housing advocacy organization with more than 50 years of community engagement.

As a founding member of 4PEACE, an award-winning anti-violence rap group and arts and mentorship organization formed out of a truce between himself and his lifelong enemy, Antonio has helped create nationally recognized short films for the U.S. Department of Justice/Project Safe Neighborhoods and Stop Handgun Violence. These films were developed to educate gang-involved teens about mandatory federal sentencing guidelines. He mentors gang-involved youth to make better life choices and serves as a keynote speaker in schools, community centers, and correctional facilities across the country.

As a father, mentor, and self-described “recording activist,” Antonio continues to lead with a mission-driven focus—using business, art, education, and storytelling to empower communities, inspire leadership, and create pathways to long-term social change.