Jacob Thompson aka TEN20 has been through an extremely challenging trial over
the last couple years. He has put his journey into ten songs and three interludes
that make up the album, Pressure Makes Diamonds. Growing up as an athlete,
Jacob started experiencing difficulties performing at his expected potential in his
late teens. As his physical abilities were declining, he began wondering why and
eventually saw a doctor. Through a series of tests he was diagnosed with a rare
condition known as Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). FA progressively damages the
cerebral cortex, causing difficulties with physical abilities and eventually lands
patients in a wheelchair. This was tough news for Jacob at 24, in a young marriage
and starting a family. Though there have been and will difficult times, Jacob has
not let this condition break him; it has motivated him more than ever to
persevere and be a light and inspiration to others. Track number 6, Fire Makes
Gold, is the theme song for the album and has become the theme song of
TEN20’s life.
Persevere through your trials and pursue your passion and purpose.
