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Torae – Nothin’ 2 Lose (Freestyle)

Torae over Pete Rock production just works so well. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Like It Or Love It (Freestyle)

Shouts to Dean Brown, for the suggestion. It’s request week folks, hit up facebook.com/itstorae. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Keepin’ It Tor (Freestyle)

Shouts to Chris Biv, for the suggestion. I’m always indecisive when picking these beats. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Hear Ye, Hear Ye (Freestyle)

I took it elsewhere tonight, Friday night lights. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Not A Game (Freestyle)

Sorry for the hiatus, I was down in Atlanta putting in work, I’m back now! Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Vixens (Freestyle)

Definitely sleeping on the couch once this posts. #DailyBread

Sidebar: B.I.G would have a field day if he was still around. Lyrics after the jump.

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Torae – Non Cypher (Freestyle)

Inspired by omission. #DailyBread

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Torae – 9PM In Brooklyn (Freestyle)

Title is self explanatory, so are the rhymes. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Where I Be (Freestyle)

Best city in the best country in the world. I’m always on my New York shit. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread

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Torae – Product (Freestyle)

I stumbled upon one of my favorite joints ever “Move Around” & had to make it the #DailyBread. Lyrics after the jump.
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Torae – Rap Average (Freestyle)

I’m starting to get in the swing of this. R.I.P to the great J Dilla, I’m sure we would’ve made some amazing music together. Thanks again to everyone spreading the music everyday. Word of mouth WORKS!! Lyrics after the jump #DailyBread
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Torae – Reezy Baby (Freestyle)

Salute to everyone checking these out on the day to day basis. Make sure you tell a friend, spread the links & posts. Word of mouth WORKS!! Lyrics after the jump #DailyBread
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Torae – Shit On My Mind (Freestyle)

Another day, another banger from Torae. Team Torae is totally loving these drops everyday. This one comes courtesy of a 9th Wonder instrumental & Tor goes IN!! Lyrics after the jump #DailyBread
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Torae – Varnell Hill (Freestyle)

2 days in a row, wow Christmas came early this year. Tonight Tor is going over some dope DJ Premier instrumental. Lyrics after the jump. #DailyBread
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Torae – The Future (Freestyle)

Torae was feeling generous & decided to let this one go tonight. We hope this happens a little more often, don’t you? Produced by King I Divine. Lyrics after the jump #DailyBread
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Torae – “Reezy” ft. Big Remo

Who leaks a song at 8pm on a Saturday? Reezy that’s who!! Enjoy y’all…


The Process with Torae

See what Torae’s in the studio process is as he works on “No Regrets” a song with fellow Brooklyn MC Nina B. Download her entire mixtape “Titles Are Played Out” from DJ Booth.


Torae “Do The Math” (Re-Produced)

Team Torae & the good folks at DJBooth are proud to present the inaugural entry in Re-Produced, an exclusive series in which three hand-selected beatsmiths each offer his or her own spin on a record by a reader-approved artist. The first EP in the series is based around “Do the Math,” by our very own Torae. A reader-acclaimed single off Tor’s For the Record LP available on CD, Digital & Vinyl. The cut features boardwork by Large Professor. In addition to the original record, this four-track EP includes brand new remixes by Beewirks, BroadNMarket and King I Divine. Download HERE enjoy.


Torae – Paradise ft. Prestige & Marvalyss


The homie Young Cee hit me up a few weeks ago & asked me to jump on this beat. He told me he wanted to feature 2 other artists on it that got busy. I trusted he wouldn’t be pushing no wackness so I agreed, Paradise is the end result. This one is on the house yall, I’ll even throw in my lyrics after the jump. Enjoy
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Torae “The Children” Freestyle

In celebration of For The Record dropping on limited edition red vinyl Torae decided to go in over one of his favorite current Pete Rock beats. Enjoy.


Focus (ft. Torae, Nikki Grier & Ill Camille) – High Off Music

Shouts to the homie Focus… for having me on this jam. He’s a beast on them beats & as you can see from that 1st verse he’s on them bars as well.


DJ Flash Presents The Very Best of Torae (Mixtape)

The homie DJ Flash put together a very dope mixtape compiled of Torae joints, feature verses & B Sides. If you’re looking to get familiar here’s a great place to start. Shouts to Refined Hype as well. Track list & link down under.

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Torae – That Raw (Prod. by Pete Rock)

Me & the homie Pete Rock cooked up something mean for my 1st single off “For The Record” but it still came out That Raw.

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Album Preview at The 7th Annual A3C Hip Hop Festival

Unique Squared Mobile Studio, Internal Affairs Entertainment and Avid, Maker of Protools Presents…

Torae’s For the Record Album Preview Event at the 7th Annual A3C Hip Hop Festival

Come by the Unique Squared Mobile Studio Bus at the 7th Annual A3C Festival for a FIRST TIME LISTEN of Torae’s new album For The Record.

What: FIRST LISTEN: An Album Preview for Torae’s For The Record
When: Friday, October 7, 2011

Where: Unique Squared Mobile Studio at the 7th Annual A3C Hip Hop Festival
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
RSVP: http://fortherecordatl.eventbrite.com

Space is extremely limited so please RSVP if you want to attend. RSVPs granted on a first come, first served basis.

For press interviews, questions or any other inquiries, please e-mail fortherecordatl@gmail.com

Follow @Torae, @A3C, and @MobileUnique for updates!

For The Record is available everywhere on 11.1.11.

Pre-Order the album now at FatBeats.com

Can’t wait for the release or pre-order?

Wondering what track is hitting the hardest?

Download the free sampler NOW! Click the image below for the free download.  Hear what everyone’s been raving about!

Known for a roster of impressive collaborations, Torae has assembled an awe-inspiring crew of beatsmiths for accompaniment. From the renowned Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Diamond D and Large Professor; to those Torae labels “new legends,” 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Fatin, Illmind, Eric G., Marco Polo and Nottz.

“The combination of stellar production and a focused and more introspective Torae makes this his best work to date,” states Brooklyn legend, Masta Ace

For The Record raises the bar Torae has set with previous releases. A refreshing return to the multifarious nature of 2008’s “Daily Conversation”, the project is a notable change from 2009’s Double Barrel with Marco Polo, and this year’s mono-thematic Heart Failure EP. Fans will hear his skills sharpened; an array of cadences and intricately weaved rhyme patterns. He is also at his most vulnerable and transparent; providing a view through a wide-angle lens at the man behind the MC, as heard on “Panorama” and “Reflection.” Still there’s no shortage of the hard-hitting audacity we love on tracks like “Shakedown” and “You Ready.”

Also distinct is the absence of other voices on For The Record. According to Torae, the choice to forego lyrical assists was deliberate. “No one can tell my story like me.”