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| Birth name | Torae Liston Carr |
| Also known as | Da Young Veteran Young Vet Tor Toreezy Reezy |
| Born | March 18, 1983 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Internal Affairs Entertainment |
Torae Liston Carr (born March 18, 1983), known simply as Torae, is an American rapper. He grew up in the Coney Island part of Brooklyn, New York. Torae has released many solo albums and worked with other musicians. He also runs his own independent music company called Internal Affairs Entertainment.
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Torae's Music Journey
Torae became well-known by working with famous producers like DJ Premier and Marco Polo. In 2008, he released his first mixtape, Daily Conversation. After that, he and Marco Polo released a joint album called Double Barrel, which got great reviews.
In 2007, a music website called HipHopDX featured Torae in their series about rising hip hop artists. That same year, XXL magazine also recognized him as a top new artist.
Working with Other Artists
Besides DJ Premier and Marco Polo, Torae has worked with other talented producers such as Eric G., Black Milk, and Khrysis. He often collaborates with fellow rappers from Brooklyn, including Skyzoo and Sha Stimuli. He has also made music with artists like Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Sean Price, Masta Ace, Wale, and Talib Kweli.
His Albums and EPs
Torae released his first official studio album, For the Record, on November 1, 2011. This album featured beats from legendary producers like Pete Rock, Large Professor, DJ Premier, and 9th Wonder.
The next year, he released an EP (which is like a mini-album) called Off the Record. This EP included eight songs that were recorded while he was making his first album. On May 27, 2014, Torae teamed up with Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo to release their collaborative album, Barrel Brothers.
Selected Music Releases
Here are some of Torae's main albums and EPs:
- 2008: Daily Conversation, Album
- 2009: Double Barrel, Album (with Marco Polo)
- 2011: Heart Failure, EP
- 2011: For the Record, Album
- 2012: Off the Record, EP
- 2013: Admission of Guilt, Mixtape
- 2014: Barrel Brothers, Album (with Skyzoo as Barrel Brothers)
- 2016: Entitled, Album
- 2018: All Praises Due, Album
- 2023: Midnight Run, Album (with Marco Polo)
