Background
Toki was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed his passion for music and poetry at an early age.
Toki was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed his passion for music and poetry at an early age.
He attended Patrick Henry High School where he often performed at local talent shows and open mic showcases.
Early Toki Wright met Adonis Doctorate. Frazier in 1998, and they formed The C.O.R.E. (Children of Righteous Elevation). The duo"s debut album, Metropolis, was released in 2003. Toki made his acting debut with the film Bahamian Son.
Pangaea, his collaborative album with producer Big Cats, was released in 2014.
Toki Wright stated that "A Different Mirror", the title track from his 2009 album, was inspired by Ronald Takaki"s A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America, saying: "Unless we look into a different mirror we will only see our own reflection. American history for example might be all apple pies and American flags for many, but the history of people of color in America is filled with poverty hatred".
As well as being a member of The Chosen Few, Toki Wright has released a number of solo recordings, including A Different Mirror (2009), Black Male (2010), and Faders (2012).
