T.G.O. The Gifted One

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Bio

Born Chaka %$(*)) in 1977 T.G.O. has become one of the most talented and sought after writers/performers in the Washington D.C. , Metro area, and has released two underground albums, “A thousand Paths to a Demo” which featured the smoke driven street anthem “Bin Laden” and the metro underground banger “Home of the Po-Pack”. T.G.O. has allowed his unique sound and flow to take the the Hip Hop world to a new apex. This son of a Caribbean mother and African Father has brought an un apologetic Smash in the face of Pop Rap,with his Political Unity Rap style , that is uncompromising and mind changing. T.G.O. has made several guest appearances on local labels underground releases, and has been featured on BoB Smoke T.V. (Washington D.C.) , He has worked with Mr. in Demand himself Judah, and was featured on Heavy armament Vol1 and Vol 2 , T.G.O. has received satellite radio play, and has pushed his music through the Mid West, North , and South…T.G.O has just completed his Debut Underground Release. Days of Decadence (The Pale Horse Theory). This 21 track album features production by J-Twizz, Pistol-Pete, V-12 and others, There are guest appearances from Ms. Hope, C-purpose, Valdez & Scott from the H.O.F.E. camp, and many others. Days of Decadence will be available September 2007 …. The Grind has just begun. Music currently on myspace @ www.myspace.com/tgothegiftedone

Influences

My style of music has been influenced by what I would consider pure expressionist. I am a product of the 70's , So I listen to all generes of music. From Stevie Wonder to Pink Floyd.

 In my Cars CD changer right now is Scarface "Untouchable", Maroon 5 " Songs about Jane", Bootsy Collins "Greatest hits". Wale "100 miles and Running". Smokey Robinson "Greatest Hits". Fat Joe "Pendenmic" , 2 pac "Makevelli 6", Fertile Ground "Field Songs, Jill Scott Real Thing. Nas Illmatic, Devin the Dude "Greatest hits".

 I am a B-Boy at heart, I digg All artforms, Music, Painting ,Poetry, Dancing, Martial Arts,.....Welcome to My World , I am a son of a Caribbean Mother, and African Father, Raised in the Metro Bubble, Washington D.C. One of the most materialistic, yet creative places to grow up in all the nation. We are Go-Go, Hip Hop, Fashion, Violence, Politics, Art, Undiscovered, Oppressed, Hungry, Flossy, Starving, Rhyme with Reason, The Truth, the Movement. GREY SUEDE NEW BALANCE.......... YA HEAR ME MAN !!!

 WELCOME TO COSMIC GO-GO !

T.G.O. The Gifted One

Thanks

Thanks to all Artist, and Fans of all Art Forms.

Thats Real. DARE TO BE DIFFERENT HATERS NEED YOU !!!!!