mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
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| Toki Wright "A Different Mirrir" CD (available now |
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available here:
http://www.strangefamousrecords.com/store/toki-wright-a-different-mirror-cd-p-288.html
[quote]Rhymesayers is proud to announce a new series of releases geared towards shining light on some much deserved up-and-coming independent artists. Developed to be a launch pad, the RSE Spotlight Series will provide select services and distribution to emerging artists ready to go to the next level, by expanding their fanbase and sales history. All RSE Spotlight Series releases will be specially priced at retail, encouraging not only the support of record stores but also creating added value for the consumer.
With these challenging times in the music industry, the reliability and quality of the Rhymesayers brand and its releases will create the foundation for the RSE Spotlight Series, while allowing us to continue our long history of exposing important new voices to the masses.
Toki Wright, is the first of such said voices. A highly respected community activist and longtime member of the Twin Cities Hip Hop scene, Wright is most recently known around the world as the engaging and energetic hype man and opening act for Brother Ali. Featured on recordings by Atmosphere, P.O.S, and C-Rayz Walz, to name a few, Toki brings years of experience and numerous accolades (2007 Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards "Best Knowledge Spitta" Winner, 2006 KMOJ Radio Artist of the Year, 2003 Star Tribune Artist of the Year - Honorable Mention, 2002 City Pages Hip-Hop Artists of the Year, 2002 Minnesota Music Award Nominee: Best Hip-Hop Artist, etc.), to his debut solo, full-length release, A Different Mirror on Rhymesayers Entertainment June 9th, 2009.
"One of the dopest emcees around, who makes noise both on the microphone and as an un-compromising community activist...we like to call him the unofficial mayor of the Twin Cities." -Davey D [quote]
http://rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=07_Next_Best_Thing.mp3
liking it
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BR
Joined: 26 Mar 2005
Posts: 775
Location: SAN DIEGO |
The album should be solid. I really dug his verse on the first P.O.S. record.
Another free leak "State of Emergency" available here: http://tokiwright.com/ |
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Sat May 09, 2009 12:46 pm |
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Neuro
A champion of Kurtis SP
Joined: 19 Jul 2002
Posts: 7225
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dope |
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Sun May 10, 2009 5:10 pm |
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Freshman_Woes82
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
Posts: 256
Location: St. Louis, MO |
Here is the tracklisting...
01. Foundation
02. More Fiya
03. Devils Advocate
04. Good
05. A Different Mirror
06. Rise feat. Scarub of Living Legends
07. Next Best Thing
08. The Law feat. I Self Devine
09. State of Emergency
10. Truth or Dare
11. The Feeling feat. Brother Ali
12. Little Girl
13. Poison Ivy (Afreecan-American)
14. Get Up ft. Felipe Cuauhtli, St. Paul Slim & Trama (Bonus Track) |
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Sun May 10, 2009 8:27 pm |
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Jesse
Joined: 02 Jul 2002
Posts: 6166
Location: privileged homeless |
Holy shit I love this dude's rhyme style. And the beat on "Next Best Thing" is like a time machine back to 94.
I feel like people kicking rhymes at this medium-to-low speed these days don't usually have this much personality to their delivery. His inflection is super classic.
He sounds a bit like if Ahmad had a baby with Fat Lip. Is that a crazy thing to say? |
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Mon May 11, 2009 5:17 pm |
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mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9149
Location: london |
i never heard of the dude till i saw brother ali talking about him on facebook and followed the link to the rhymesayers thingy.. but yeah i cant stop listening to that track. def gona pick this up, hope the rest of the album is on that level |
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Mon May 11, 2009 5:24 pm |
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Sage Francis
Self Fighteous
Joined: 30 Jun 2002
Posts: 21329
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Just so people know, we'll have this album and Abstract Rude's album at www.SFRstore.com very soon. I haven't heard the albums yet but they're both good dudes. Looking forward to em. |
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Mon May 11, 2009 5:42 pm |
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Jack
Joined: 10 Dec 2007
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he is a great hypeman. Really good at doing his thing on stage. Haven't heard much of him on recordings and have only listened to one demo CD I got while he was on tour |
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Mon May 11, 2009 5:53 pm |
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jstile
Joined: 13 Feb 2006
Posts: 1236
Location: London |
Dude is nice, for sure. I look forward to picking this up.
This is killing me too... there's another track that uses the same piano keys as "State of Emergency"... anyone know what it is? |
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Mon May 11, 2009 5:54 pm |
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mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9149
Location: london |
http://www.myspace.com/tokiwrightmusic
first single is streaming on his myspace - devil's advocate. i love it
reallycan't wait to hear this record, everything i heard sounds brilliant...
sage when you reckon you'll have it as availiable to order?
figure i might aswell order this, the sleep record and your new one all at once seeing as i live far away |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:33 am |
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mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9149
Location: london |
winner, thanks couldn't find it.. off to grab my wallet |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:40 am |
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Freshman_Woes82
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
Posts: 256
Location: St. Louis, MO |
I picked this up early at Sound Set. Absolutely love it. |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:52 am |
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mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9149
Location: london |
i cant believe this isn't getting more attention, this record is up there as one of my favs this year... do yourself a favor and check this out, if you don't like this album you need medical help |
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:56 pm |
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knowrites
Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 2060
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all i can say is that this is a very fun very solid album.
nice slow sound. |
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:45 pm |
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