Toki Wright

Featured on recordings by Atmosphere, C-Rayz Walz, P.O.S. and receiving lots of 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) Toki Wright is no stranger to the scene.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota Toki came to meet Adonis D. Frazier and together they formed C.O.R.E. (Children of Righteous Elevation); he is also part of The Chosen Few. He released solo recordings, including A Different Mirror (2009), Black Male (2010), and Faders (2012), and a collaborative album with producer Big Cats called Pangaea and he released an EP called At the Speed of Life 3.

As well as this, Toki is a recognized youth organizer by leading the organization Yo!, coordinated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals, has taught Hip-Hop history and performance to former child soldiers in Gulu, Northern Uganda with the organization H.E.A.L.S.