Tollah

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC.



Since bursting onto the scene in 1999 with Mos Def’s unforgettable “Ms. Fat Booty,” Ayatollah has evolved into one of hip-hop’s most reliable producers, crafting timeless tracks for the likes of Pharaohe Monch, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Royce Da 5’9”, Guru, and Sean Price. He’s also begun to step out of the shadows that often obsure the men behind the boards, releasing a series of acclaimed instrumental albums. Now, Tollah Music is proud to announce the latest full-length in this series, Cocoon. With Cocoon (available digitally on July 20), Tollah delivers another batch of soulful tracks for beat junkies, aspriring MCs, and hip-hop aficianados worldwide.



While he’s been churning out a steady stream of music for over a decade, Cocoon marks a turning point for Ayatollah. “I’m going through a musical transformation,” he describes. “It’s a musical growth process, like a larvae going to a butterfly.” While fans can still expect the soulful sounds that have become his signature, Ayatollah dug deeper for Cocoon. Tracks like the sinister "Casino" and the chopped-up "Lonely Girl" show that Tollah has mastered the rare art of conveying moods and messages through instrumental music. As he explains, “I’ve gotten more creative, and my beats are getting better and better."