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It's not about keeping it real, or being true to the game - it’s about being true to Buff1. Seasoned mic veteran Buff1 approaches his sophomore solo album There’s Only One, with a classic debut behind him, successful National and European tours under his belt, and deafening buzz from the blog-o-sphere. Buff1’s commanding presence on and off stage, has earned him a die-hard fan-base ready to beat their speakers up with his latest release. Whether rocking a party anthem, a political burner or a soulful banger, one thing is certain - Buff consistently delivers. If you think there’s another Buff1 in the game, keep searching…There’s Only One.
Ten years after Athletic Mic League (AML) came together as teenagers, the men that fill out its roster have spent over a decade perfecting their lyrical skills and writing, working out the most satisfying stage performances and opening for hip-hop’s elite acts. AML has shared the stage with Eminem, Mos Def, De La Soul, Slum Village, Jurassic 5, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Little Brother and Ghostface Killah to name a few, always capturing the attention and respect of the large, often cynical audiences. Following the underground success of their own Lab Techs produced, Jungle Gym Jungle in 2005 on Barak Records (Slum Village), the remaining six members approached Buff with a new plan: it was time to bring him to the forefront as a solo artist.
In 2007, Buff1 officially became a respected solo act with the release of his critically acclaimed debut Pure. Real Detroit Weekly crowned Buff1 “Best Solo Rap Artist of 2007.” Okayplayer gave Pure 4.5/5 afros, exclaiming “This album, my friends, is incredible... classic like thriller jackets”. Listeners should expect nothing less from There’s Only One.
The new full length album from Buff1.
Features appearances from Black Milk, Athletic Mic League and Now On. Production from The Lab Techs and Black Milk.
TRACKLIST: 01 THERE'S ONLY ONE
02 GOODNESS MUSIC
03 BEAT THE SPEAKERS UP
04 DREAM STREETS
05 MAN UP ft Vaughan T
06 I KNOW THE SECRET
07 THE SKY
08 CLASSIC RAP
09 LOVE THE LOVE ft Tres Styles
10 NEVER FALL ft Black Milk
11 RAIN DANCE
12 NUMBERS CAN'T MEASURE ft Now On
13 REAL APPEAL
14 ELECTRIFYING MUSIC MAKER
15 GOIN' NOWHERE
16 ONCE
IN STORES AUGUST 12TH
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Discography
Athletic Mic League - Thrill of Victory, Agony of Defeat (demo) CD 1998
Athletic Mic League - Volume One 12" single 1999
Athletic Mic League - Lyrictricity 12" single 2000
Athletic Mic League - The Thrill is Gone (Remix Project) CD 2001
Athletic Mic League - The Feel Good EP 12" single/ CD EP 2002
Athletic Mic League - Got em Sayin b/w Declararion 12" single 2002
Athletic Mic League - Sweats and Kicks CD 2002
Athletic Mic League - Feel It 12" single 2003
Athletic Mic League - Jungle Gym Jungle CD 2004
Athletic Mic League - Whatchuknow b/w Feel It 12" single 2004