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A Boogie returns to #TheTorGuide on the heels of releasing his album “The Bigger Artist” to chop it up with Torae. They discuss why A Boogie is more anxious than excited now that his album is out, what his aspirations are outside of music & what life is like since having a daughter.
Read more“Live in my hometown of Coney Island performing one of my favs, the Pete Rock produced banger ‘Get Down’.” – Torae
Read moreTorae, Nick Grant and TOY!!! team up for a 2017 version of “Young, Gifted & Black”. Stream “YGB” below.
Read more2 Chainz stops by Hip-Hop Nation in support of his new album “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music”. The Tor Guide & the Hair Weave Killer discuss a slew of topics including the possibilities of him working with Jay-Z & Nas. What his post rap plans are, the philanthropic ventures he’s involved in & much, much more.
Read moreBelgian producer Koss drops “And You Don’t Stop” featuring Coney Island’s own Torae. This is the first single from Koss’s upcoming album “Born To Live”, to be released in September this year. The producer/MC collaboration album will be available on digital & CD via Below System Records and vinyl via Slice Of Spice.
Read moreConey Island Brooklyn MC Torae is back with another heater for the streets. Known for his lyricism, wordplay, NYC grit and having worked with legends like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Nottz etc he teams up with Bronx native Amadeus & Trilogy Muzik for his latest “Still Waiting”. Download & spin this ASAP.
Read moreUpon dropping his 9th album “Rather You Than Me” Ricky Rozay stops by Hip-Hop Nation on SiriusXM to chop it up with The Tor Guide Torae. He talks about what it takes to stay relevant & consistent in the music business, the difference between recording a mixtape vs an album, gives his opinion on the Nicki Minaj/Remy Ma situation & much more. After the jump, Rick Ross explains why he warned Meek Mill about Nicki Minaj.
Read moreThe artist/producer collective known as Local-Mu12 lets a visual for “Never Had”, directed by @Suave_Ski. Produced by Local-Mu12 member Real McKoy, (Cormega, Black Rob, Skyzoo) the track features Sadat X, Torae & Fokis. This track is from the upcoming album “Everyday People” which features Planet Asia, Ras Kass, MC Eiht, Guilty Simpson and more. Pre-Order the album today via Bandcamp and enter for a chance to win an iPad Air.
Read more“Never Had” features Local-Mu12 members Real McKoy and Fokis + guest verses from Sadat X and Torae. The track is taken from Local-Mu12’s upcoming project “Everyday People”. The album is set to drop on March 24th. Pre-order it here and stream “Never Had” below. EVERYDAY PEOPLE by Local-Mu12
Read moreThe baddest b**ch Trina stopped by to chop it up with Torae for #WomanCrushWednesday. Trina has a hot new single “Damn” ft. Tory Lanez out now which they discussed. They also dove into convo about her longevity, reality TV possibilities & what it was like recording with her ex Lil’ Wayne.
Read moreTorae came through Ludlow Barber Supply with bars for Season 2 of “OFF TOP”
Read moreMigos stop by Torae’s show on Hip-Hop Nation and have a live on air album release party in celebration of their new project “Culture“. They cover a number of topics, like the album title, paying homage to pioneering artists & a whole lot more.
Read more2016 was a good year for rap music! Wouldn’t you agree? Here are my favorite projects of the year.
Read moreKeke Palmer stops by Hip-Hop Nation to see Torae & discuss her new EP “Lauren”. She also shares with Torae details of her being sexually assaulted & how that plays into her dating life as an adult.
Read moreEast coast emcee vets Edo. G and Shabaam Sahdeeq release a video for their “Play To Win” single. Directed by Eye Grustle the video captures the duo in their hometowns of Boston and Brooklyn (respectively). For fans of 90’s hip-hop, this black & white no-nonsense, beats & rhymes style video hits the spot! Also making appearances is Torae who provides a guest verse and DJ Eclipse who adds some turntable work on the hook. “Play To Win” is taken from the recently released Recognize Your Power EP pairing Edo and Shabaam. Released via Loyalty Digital Corp and is produced entirely by emcee/producer Fokis (MC Eiht, Grandmaster Caz, N.O.R.E, Sadat X, Canibus). Besides Torae and DJ Eclipse, other guests on the release include Ras Kass, Oh No, Planet Asia and Craig G.
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