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Torae
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Torae in 2010
Background information
Birth name Torae Liston Carr
Also known as Da Young Veteran
Young Vet
Tor
Toreezy
Reezy
Born (1983-03-18) March 18, 1983 (age 42)
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.

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)
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