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Torae (born Torae L. Carr) is an American rapper from the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, New York. He has released a number of solo albums and collaborative works, and operates the independent record label Internal Affairs Entertainment.
Torae gained recognition by collaborating with DJ Premier and Marco Polo. After releasing his debut mixtape Daily Conversation in 2008, he and Polo went on to receive critical acclaim for their collaborative LP entitled Double Barrel. In 2007, HipHopDX featured him in their DXNext underground hip hop series. In the same year, he was named Chairman's Choice in XXL. In addition to Polo and Premier, Torae has worked with producers Eric G., Black Milk, and Khrysis. Torae has collaborated frequently with fellow Brooklyn MCs Skyzoo and Sha Stimuli. He has also worked with Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Teflon, Chaundon, Sean Price, Masta Ace, Wale, Nefew, and Talib Kweli.
He released his debut studio album, For the Record, on November 1, 2011. The album features the production from Pete Rock, Large Professor, DJ Premier, and the Grammy Award-winning 9th Wonder. The following year, he released an EP entitled Off the Record, which comprises eight songs recorded during the making of his debut album. On May 27, 2014, he and fellow Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo released their collaborative album, Barrel Brothers.
Samantha Davon James (born December 18, 1986), better known by her stage name 3D Na'Tee, is an American rapper, songwriter, and video director. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in the 3rd Ward. 3D Na'Tee has been featured on several national media outlets such as MTV,The Source Magazine,XXL Magazine, The Fader Magazine, RapRadar and RapRehab. She has also received attention from Louisiana newspapers and music magazines.
In her middle school years, 3D Na'Tee honed her skills by what is called in New Orleans, ribbin' (rib - ing). Most people know this as "Playing the Dozens". Someone would start a beat by beating on a lunch room table or a garbage can, and off she went, lyrically attacking someone who was bold enough to test her skill. The rhymes were mostly about what they were wearing, how lame they were, or silly they looked.
In 1999 she began recording with local label called Clientell Records. Over the next five years she would record multiple mixtapes under the "Snypa Squad" and feature on other projects Clientell Records came out with. However, in 2006, a year after Hurricane Katrina, Clientell Records dismantled and 3D Na'Tee, who had previously established herself as a battler rapper amongst the local rap scene in New Orleans, released her first mix tape project "3's Company Vol.1: The Rapper, The Hustler, the Diva" followed by Volume 2 in 2007. After the release of her second project, she appeared on The Kush 2 DVD which was produced by YMCMB president Mack Maine. The DVD featured other Cash Money/Young Money artist like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Birdman as well as Curren$y of Warner Bros. Records
Marco Polo (i/ˈmɑːrkoʊ ˈpoʊloʊ/; Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarko ˈpɔːlo]; September 15, 1254 – January 8–9, 1324) was an Italian merchant traveller whose travels are recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, also known as The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1300), a book that introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
He learned the mercantile trade from his father and uncle, Niccolò and Maffeo, who travelled through Asia, and met Kublai Khan. In 1269, they returned to Venice to meet Marco for the first time. The three of them embarked on an epic journey to Asia, returning after 24 years to find Venice at war with Genoa; Marco was imprisoned and dictated his stories to a cellmate. He was released in 1299, became a wealthy merchant, married, and had three children. He died in 1324 and was buried in the church of San Lorenzo in Venice.
Marco Polo was not the first European to reach China (see Europeans in Medieval China), but he was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his experience. This book inspired Christopher Columbus and many other travellers. There is a substantial literature based on Polo's writings; he also influenced European cartography, leading to the introduction of the Fra Mauro map.
'Crown' the 4th music video release from Torae's sophomore album Entitled deals with a situation we know all too well. Set in New York City & featuring 3D Na'tee this PixelMotiv clip shows what it's like just trying to live day to day as a person of color in America. Entitled iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ent... Entitled Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/6LZVj7... Entitled Tidal: http://tidal.com/album/55776326 Entitled Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/a... Entitled Amazon Digital: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Entitled Physical CD Fatbeats: http://www.fatbeats.com/products/tora... Entitled Physical CD UGHH: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/tora... Entitled Physical CD Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019...
Music video by Torae performing Clap Sh*t Up. Internal Affairs Ent. http://vevo.ly/wgz8Ea
Official music video for the title track off Torae's album "For The Record". Available now http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id469494273 Produced by DJ Premier Directed by Anthony Sylvester Cinematography by Ant DeRose Video Produced by Kevin Lopez // LPZ Media
Live from the legendary SOBs in New York City Torae delivers a live video for the Pete Rock produced "Get Down" from the album 'Entitled' available for download now. Cameos include Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Phonte, DJ Scratch, Skyzoo & more Directed by @PixelMotiv @Torae Entitled iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ent... Entitled Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/6LZVj7... Entitled Tidal: http://tidal.com/album/55776326 Entitled Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/a... Entitled Amazon Digital: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Entitled Physical CD Fatbeats: http://www.fatbeats.com/products/tora... Entitled Physical CD UGHH: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/tora... Entitled Physical CD Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019...
This album is displayed under the FAIR USE COPYRIGHT law for commentary and criticism only. I do not own any part of this project. I do not intend to profit from it in any way. God Bless Hip-Hop! Purchase the album! https://goo.gl/ywwtxO 01. Introview 02. Imperial Sound (ft. Saul Williams) 03. Get Down 04. Clap Sh_t Up (ft. Phonte) 05. Let 'Em Know 06. Override (ft. Jarell Perry & Roni Marsalis) 07 . Crown (ft. Na'tee 3D) 08. REAL 09. Coney Island's Finest 10. Troubled Times (ft. Mack Wilds) 11. Together (ft. Kil Ripkin & Shaquawna Shante) 12. Entitled (ft. Teedra Moses) 13. The eNd 14. Shoutro 15. Saturday Night 16. What's Love (ft. Pharoahe Monch)
Torae returns to his Coney Island roots for the video to the Jahlil Beats produced banger "Let 'Em Know". The lead single from his sophomore LP 'Entitled'. http://vevo.ly/rNH5cg
Up and coming rapper Skyzoo and Torae sat down with Sway recently to deliver a crazy back and forth cypher for the Sway in the Morning Citizens recently. Follow Skyzoo on Twitter @Skyzoo and follow Torae on Twitter @Torae. Check it out now! Subscribe to our page: http://bit.ly/SVsBQC TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RealSway http://twitter.com/TheHappyHourwHB http://twitter.com/DJWonder http://twitter.com/ItsTracyG FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SwayCalloway https://www.facebook.com/ WEBSITE: http://swaysuniverse.com INSTAGRAM: @RealSway Sways Universe, Sway In The Morning, Rap, Hip-Hop, Freestyles, Interviews, Live, Concert, Performances, Actors, Athletes, Singers, Celebrities, Television, FIlm, Shade45, 5 Fingers of Death
Official music video for "That Raw" Produced by Pete Rock off Torae's album "For The Record". Available now http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id469494273 Produced by Pete Rock Video Director: Brian Robinson Cinematographer: William Kaufman Art director: Jonathan Schroder Lighting design: Gary Wilkins Jr 2nd camera: Ben Schwartz Video Produced by Hyer Ground http://hyerground.com Featuring: Mike Vernazza, Jihad Dunham, Franceleslia, Rachel Manzer, Desselyn Pierre, Aaron Noel, Anthony "A.B" Holloman, Shylil Ali & Willie Faulk
Marco Polo & Torae's second music video for "Double Barrel." Directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Purchase on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/doublebarrelmpt - - Subscribe to Duck Down to stay updated on our releases: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Duck-Down http://duckdown.com (Blog/Website) http://duckdown.spinshop.com (Shop) http://fb.com/duckdownmusic (Like) http://twitter.com/duckdownmusic (Follow) http://instagram.com/duckdownmusic (Photos)
Celebrating 10 years in the music industry Torae Puts on a very intimate showcase for the people. Performing a little bit of everything in his catalog, Tore brings out some special to celebrate this special occasion. Enjoy the show more to come!!! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wax.groove.1 IG: WaxGroovetv Snapchat: waxgroove twitter:@universal718
URBAN conceptz media presents exclusive live footage from the UK leg of "The Barrel Brothers Tour" filmed on Location in London 14/12/2011... Watch the one and only legendary lyricist and emcee Skyzoo and the amazingly talented and humble hip hop emcee Torae rock the crowds at the Half Moon in London. For more info on Torae visit: http://www.itstorae.com. URBAN conceptz media caught up with Skyzoo during the UK leg of the European "Barrel Brother's" Tour, to ask him a few questions and get an insight of his vision and approach to music. For more info on Skyzoo visit: http://www.skyzoo718.com For more info on Torae visit: http://www.itstorae.com For more info on URBAN conceptz visit: http://www.urban-conceptz.com Peace and Love, LoGisTic - URBAN conceptz media.
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Torae performs "What Does It All Mean" live in Szczecin Poland. Presented by Internal Affairs Entertainment x http://www.dopemusicgroup.pl (DMG as 5tayfresh x Heavy Fresh x HipHopHeadz.pl) D Sessions x Torae Live at 13MUZ "What Does It All Mean" appears on Off The Record - EP https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/off-the-record-ep/id550306743 Lyrics: Torae Music: Swingtown Video: 5tayfresh Recording & Mastering Studio D-100 Thank you to companies that have contributed to the project: B-Shop - www.be-Shop.pl Pepper Print Simply Shop Szczecin Villa West-Ende Pride Clothing Wrong Side - Graffiti & Art shop Electric Guitar Wojciech Grzyl Bass Guitar Rafal Roguszka Drums Michal Urban Piano Piotr Goldych
Skills sharpen skills! Dave East freestyle with Torae as DJ Steel provided the soundtrack on Hip-Hop Nation. No we really do this Hip Hop sh*t! Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! Follow Us: @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW Hip Hop Nation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
Torae returns with the 3rd video "Clap Sh*t Up" from his sophomore album 'Entitled'. Produced by Nottz and featuring an appearance from Phonte (Little Brother/Foreign Exchange) "Clap Sh*t Up" is modern-day hip-hop at its finest. The video directed by Pixel Motiv Media was shot in Torae’s home turf of Coney Island is bolstered by animated frames over live action. @torae @phontigallo @pixelmotiv Entitled iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/entitled-deluxe-edition/id1068320342 Entitled Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/6LZVj75r4cGlOLvyGTFNSt?play=true&utm;_source=open.spotify.com&utm;_medium=open Entitled Tidal: http://tidal.com/album/55776326 Entitled Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Be7y6zgt2h5ecv3t2z6tebu2b3u Entitled Amazon Digital: https://www...
Funk Volume's own Hopsin performed "Ramona" and "Crown Me" live exclusively on Hip Hop Nation (SXM Ch. 44) w/ Torae! Give us your feedback @hiphopnation Performs: "Ramona" 0:20 "Crown Me" 02:58 Follow Us: @Torae @HipHopNation #TorGuideSXM Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
Join Torae live at The Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC for the D.I.M.E. (Decade In Music Experience) concert. He'll be performing songs spanning his 10 years in the business, from his debut single with 'The Coalescence' to his most recently released album 'Entitled' all back by a live 5 piece band. Plenty of special guests performances confirmed as well. Exclusive show merch will be on sale as well as the entire Torae catalog on CD or vinyl. Tickets are still available NOW. bit.ly/1TYhoxv Come out, celebrate & support one of New York's finest MC's. Hope to see you all tonight. Doors at midnight, showtime 12:30am. -- Team Torae
Check out Young MA as she destroys this freestyles LIVE on Hip Hop Nation w/@torae & DJ @HannahRad! There's no reason she why shouldn't be on that XXL Freshman 2016 cover! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU HIP HOP NATION INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! Follow Us: @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM
Lil Dicky performs fan favorites live on @HipHopNation's "Torae The Tor Guide" show and freestyles off the dome. Performance List: 0:23 "Work" 2:48 "Let Me Freak" 6:50 "Save That Money" Tune into "Torae The Tor Guide" week days from 5p-10p on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation. Follow Us: @Torae @HipHopNation @LilDickyIG #TorGuideSXM
Now entering the valley of Hyeeeenas: Different week, same mission. To keep it bars first, find the best spitters in the world and unleash them for hip hop fans all over to enjoy. Yes, it is that time once again for the Friday Fire Cypher! Look closely, you'll see the great Lord Jamar in studio for this week's edition to see what these hungry emcees have in store. The real Aaron Cooks showed up ready to spit, wanting to get right into it as DJ Wonder teased listeners with real time beats live on air. But, we had to find out first how the music scene is in Syracuse because you rarely hear about it on a larger scale. Luckily, we got a chance to change that for millions as Aaron Cooks gave us all a proper introduction to his city. The next guest is a familiar voice and feels extremely comf...
http://www.popkiller.pl/hip-hop-kemp Kojarzony z błyskotliwymi gierkami słownymi wychowanek Brooklynu Skyzoo to jeden z najbardziej uznanych tekściarzy w nowojorskim podziemiu, a reprezentujący Coney Island Torae to gość, który dał się poznać polskim fanom m.in. poprzez współpracę z O.S.T.R.'em, DJ'em Premierem czy Marco Polo. W zeszłym roku obaj MC's postanowili przekuć swoją wieloletnią znajomość we wspólny album i pod szyldem Barrel Brothers wypuścili w świat jeden z ciekawszych, bardziej solidnych krążków, jakie dał nam Nowy Jork ad 2014. Obu MC's udało nam się złapać przed ich koncertem na Hip Hop Kempie, a wynikiem tego spotkania jest 20-minutowy wideowywiad, z którego dowiecie się m.in. jak Sky i Tor się poznali, jaki cel przyświecał projektowi Barrel Brothers, w czym tkwi esencja...
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Torae-Admission Of Guilt Title 01 Intro 00:00 02 Burden Of Proof 0:48 03 Forgot To Say Grace 3:57 04 Whats Love (Ft. Pharoahe Monch) 6:59 05 Cash Still Rules (Ft. Skyzoo) 10:57 06 Runnin (Ft. Uncle Murda) 14:35 07 Ftbs (Ft. Torch Of Triple Cs) 18:20 08 Soirée (Ft. The Kid Daytona) 21:22 09 Where U Goin 25:15 10 Limitless 29:00 11 Ask Me Why (Ft. Bun B) 33:12 12 Hustler's Prayer 37:36 13 In Summation 40:46
Torae speaks to Hip-Hop Kings in a brand new interview during the Kings of New York series. Filmed in Manhattan, Torae talks about his most recent album "Untitled" and we discuss everything from the creative process, the guest producers and appearances, and Torae's favourite tracks from the album. DOWNLOAD - Torae (Entitled) | http://apple.co/1WVjS5z LISTEN - Torae ft Phonte - Clap Shit Up | http://bit.ly/1WeIBPo FOLLOW TORAE https://twitter.com/Torae FOLLOW HHKMAG http://www.hip-hopkings.com http://www.hhkmag.com http://www.twitter.com/HHKMag http://www.facebook.com/HHKMag
At the BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 Torae The Tor Guide talks with Young MA on the green carpet. SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
At the BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 Torae The Tor Guide talks with London on the green carpet. SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
On Hip Hop Nation with Torae inside The Tor Guide The Game explains his beef with Meek Mill and Sean Kingston. Talks how he raced to get to New York to drop bars, what keeps him motivated and more! SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
On Hip Hop Nation with Torae inside The Tor Guide The Game talks new project 1992, his 7th Album, joining a gang at a young age, what he would say to his younger self, his family and more! SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
On Hip Hop Nation with Torae inside The Tor Guide ScHool Boy Q talks father hood, the current state of music and his album 'Blank Face LP' Check out ScHool Boy Q single here https://youtu.be/uQ_DHRI-Xp0 SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
The ONES crew had the pleasure of catching up with Torae. We covered a lot of ground including how Torae got started, meeting Pete Rock for the first time, working with DJ Premier, first show with Souls of Mischief and Masta Ace, life on the road, favourite movies, new projects n much more. Onesclothing.com
On Hip Hop Nation with Torae inside The Tor Guide Young MA talks SUBSCRIBE TO HIP HOP NATION https://goo.gl/ZyWPTU FOLLOW HIP HOP NATION ON: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopnation/ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/NMJW4N FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopnation/ Give us your feedback! We want to hear from you! GET FAMILIAR! @HipHopNation @Torae #TorGuideSXM #Entitled Tune in to The Tor Guide show on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM EST and on Sundays from 10AM - 3PM EST. (SXM Ch. 44)
Lupe Fiasco visits Torae on The Tor Guide & goes into detail about his relationship with Atlantic Records & how he was able to avoid the 360 deal. #TorGuideSXM airs Monday to Friday 5pm - 10pm ET Sunday 10am - 3pm ET only on #HipHopNation #SXM44 @Torae @LupeFiasco @hiphopnation Shot by: Ty Davis Edited by: WHOISLONDONBOY
Teacher moves me from seat to seat, huh!
All I do is talk
Teacher, may I use the bathroom please?
Yes, it's an emergency!
Teacher makes me take my test first
I'll take your test
Trapped inside this hourglass
Thoughts of crass
I'll give you the answers you want to hear
But I won't conform
Unlike my mindless vacant peers
They're the norm
Exactly what do you want me to say?
Exactly what do you want from me?
Exactly what do you want me to be now?
Please classify me
Force me to succeed
Change identity
And watch me change
Finished, may I use the bathroom please?
Yes, still an emergency!
Come on, cut me some slack
Promise, I'll be right back
Just let me go this one last time
And I'll never ask again,
Just let me go this one last time
And I'll never ask again
Please!