Tony Touch

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2011 the legacy continues. TONY TOUCH aka Tony Toca continues to be a force to be reckoned with. TONY TOUCH, an icon in Hip-Hop and in the Urban Hispanic genre plus seasoned player in the game, is a true innovator and has revolutionized the DJ game over and over. From his legendary mixtapes, to his skills on the 1's and 2's, to becoming Hip-Hop's most recognized DJ. This C.E.O/Artist/ Producer, is now currently working on his eighth commercial release titled "The PieceMaker 3 .The Return of the 50 Mcs" and is expected to make history once again.
Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 80's. Heavily influenced by pioneers like Crazy Legs and the Rocksteady Crew, Grandmaster Flash, Red Alert,Little Louie Vega and Jam Master Jay, he quickly shifted his interests towards the turntables. Toca is known for legendary mixtapes like the 50 Mcs ( parts 1, 2 and 3). Included in this series are some of the hottest artist in the game such as KRS One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Wyclef, M.O.P, Big L, Mos Def and many more all coming together for one collective piece. This along with the countless other mixtapes, Tony became recognized in the streets and by the industry as the real 'Mixpate King.'
Tony Toca evolved his mixtapes to record releases. In 2000, Tony released "The Piece Maker" on Tommy Boy Records. This album sold 400,000 units worldwide and featured legendary artists like Big Pun, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Eminem. Gang Starr and much more. The single "I Wonder Why" featuring Total was a hit and the video featured cameos from John Leguizamo, Rock Steady Crew, Grand Master Flash,The Awesome 2, Marley Marl, Dj Premier and more. Since then Tony Toca released "The Piece Maker 2" which also had an all-star line up with features such as P. Diddy, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Snoop Dogg and legendary Ruben Blades. Toca is also known to represent the urban Latino community to the fullest with his Spanglish lyrics and Salsa roots. It is the result of growing up with Salsa at home and Hip- Hop influence in his lifestyle. in 2005 Tony inked a deal with EMI records and revolutionized the game once again with his Latin album, ReggaeTony. The hit single "Play That Song," featured Nina Sky and B-real of Cypress Hill. This cd had an All-Star line up such as Tego Calderon, Pitbull, Ivy Queen, NORE and Soni just to name a few. The album went GOLD and with that success, EMI moved quickly to release 'ReggaeTony 2'. This cd featured more heavyweights as well. To this date Tony has sold over a million records worldwide.
Touch continues to be in demand globally. The proof is in the passport as he has toured over 30 countries including Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, London, France, Greece, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Columbia, Italy, Switzerland and Cuba…just to name a few. He's also acted as tour dj for acts like Cypress Hill, Guru's Jazzmatazz, Rock Steady and the Beatnuts. You also may have caught Tony on TV shows such as"Saturday Night Live" and "The Dave Chapelle Show" spinning for Eminem. Don't forget the radio waves you might have heard him on in New York such as Hot 97, Power 105, and WBLS. In 2004, Eminem and manager Paul Rosenberg closed a deal for their own radio station on Sirius Satellite called Shade 45 (XM 66). Tony Touch was quickly recruited to host TOCA TUESDAYS (every tuesday night) from 8pm to Midnight E.S.Tand to this day can be heard LIVE all over the world.
You can also catch Tony spinning in New York every week on Tuesdays at Club Sutra playing old school, funk, soul and Sundays at Sullivan Room playing Deep Soulful House music. Both parties were founded by Mr Touch and have been running strong for almost 3 years.
For more information check out www.tonytouch.com