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Toki Wright - Out of Nothing
Producer: Reggie Reg
Album: BlackMale EP
Label: Soultools/Rhymesayers
Is it just me, or have there been some seriously positive, conscious vibes emanating from my city of residence lately? First Dreamer’s Poetry, now Toki Wright‘s latest single… there’s got to be something in the Minneapolis tap water. Like, for example, prescription mood stabilizers and Tylenol. Oh, there is? Sex hormones and caffeine, too? Guess that would explain it. Anyway, this new single off Wright’s forthcoming EP finds him giving a glass-half-full perspective on the struggle to build something Out of Nothing. Over Reggie Reg‘s mellow soul sample, the sometime-Brother Ali hype man adopts a subdued, conversational flow as he encourages those on the bottom to stay on their grind and work to “...get the next generation from out the street.” This optimistic cut and seven more tracks of new material can be found on Wright’s BlackMale EP, a digital project that will be available Feb. 16, for free download, or with a donation in any amount to Haiti’s relief effort. In addition, fans in the Midwest and South will be able to catch Toki touring behind his recently-released debut album, A Different Mirror, from Feb. 19, to March 7.
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If you look up the definition of "refreshing" you will find the following: imparting vitality and energy.
"Out of Nothing" does just that. If you don't tap your foot and nod your head while listening you are either a) missing a foot or head or b) don't have any sense of rhythm. 
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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i like the sample, but i feel reggie reg messed the beat up...flow cool, hook is garbage, and some veres are ok
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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First, I'm really digging Toki's mesh gloves in the pic. Gave me a Mr. T circa the A-Team era. Speaking of which, how is there not an ATL crew called The A-Team?
See what ADD does to you. This is my first introduction to Toki, and while I'll agree with KIDD and say the hook needed work, he gave me more than enough reason to come back for more.
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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Saw him in NC - Dope
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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The beginning showed promise, but the beat dragged on longer than I'd liked it to. I'll give this guy another chance when he's featured on the Booth again.
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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The homey Toki performed this live at my album release party last night. Man, that snare hits SO lovely on the big venue speakers. This joint is off the chains. I definitely like to hear Toki over more soulful productions, that usually comes from Reggie Reg. Minnesota doing it big!
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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Good joint, might bump a few more times. Rotation-Stuff.
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2010 |
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I'm really enjoyin' this, I agree with Mike though, more soulful shiz and I can see Toki's flow and words makin' history... Btw Mike, I'm hooked on your new album aha from beginning to end, keeps me smilin' en bumpin' at work
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2010 |
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