Khiry Tafari(pronouced KhI-Ree Tuh-far-I) AKA Frank Talk AKA William the Red AKA Mr.T was born into the culture of Hip Hop and quickly fell in love with Hip Hops youngest child,the baby of the family:rap music.
Khiry Tafari has been rapping for decades.Jamaican born and Edmonton raised… with a bit of Montreal for good measure… Khiry Tafari now makes Edmonton, Alberta his home base. His music is highly influenced not only by the rap genre, but by all genres.. notably reggae. You can hear this is his musical style as there are not only smooth flows and gritty style, but also beautiful melodies. He has opened up for the likes of Run DMC, Swollen Members, Kirby Dominant, the GZA and many more. He is the proud father of 2 8 year old children, Nitaljah and Keyon. They made their recording debut on the album ‘Movements of Luv’ with their track “Brother Sister”. Khiry’s debut release came with his former crew ‘Intricate Minds’ with the release of “Confiscated Thoughts EP” Now Khiry works with MC / Producer / Musician iD, Bobby Girth (producer), Curbside (producer) and DJ Budakron to form the rap group Locution Revolution.
Locution Revolution is taking Canada by storm with their raw and innovative hip hop sounds. The first release on the label made it to 10 on the charts in Canada… the next release will make it to the top. They have an unmatched stage show that you have to see to believe.
"Movements of Luv"(Khiry's 1st solo album) was released Valentines Day of 2009 and recieved and called "Genius","Brilliant" and "Different".With the release of M.O.L. it makes Khiry Tafari the 1st Edmonton based artist 2 have 2 different covers 4 one album(A "Male"and"Female"Cover)Covered by the Edmonton Journal and Sun plus local newspaper 24hours.Also covered by Bridget Ryan from the "Big Breakfast".
One of the faces of Solititees,along side Miss.Longbody.The 2 are fast being known as Edmontons,if not Alberta's youngest power couple.Khiry Tafari is one of Canadas brightest up and coming artist to look out for!!!
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Hey! Saw you're girlfriend in the metro this morning, wanted to congratulate you both on your sucsesses. Will definatly have a reason to watch next top model this year!
Carolyn
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New track "This Is our Hood" on my page. The track is just a rough mix, but it is a preview of my album which is coming out later this year. This will be the opening track of the album. Take a listen and let me know what you think!
Also, music videos will begin filming in June/July so stay posted for that!
Expect a collaboration with Petey Pablo on the album as well!
Yes Man...Me and My Woman were BOTH Feelin The Locution Revolution Disc..(Havent had a chance 2 bump ID's SOLO disc YET...BUT I WILL)...But after we heard That "Dirty Disses" song on that 5thelement radio show 2 weeks ago...We've BOTH Been Singin it DAILY...
and yo, Check ur msg's...Cause im Gonna send u one RIGHT NOW...