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tabi bonney

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General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Hip Hop / Pop

    Location Washington DC, US

    Profile Views: 1305160

    Last Login: 2/28/2012

    Member Since 2/13/2006

    Website www.bonneyrunway.com

    Record Label Sky Republic

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .... .. Rappers are often deemed products of their environments. What then of an MC born Tabiabuè Bonney in a little-known West African nation, and who now splits time between LA and Washington, DC? From the country of Togo to the land of go-go? From a childhood sans indoor plumbing to a jet-setting, globetrotting lifestyle? Sounds incongruous, even implausible. Yet Tabi Bonney has made a career of doing what others won’t or can’t. While other rappers are stuck serving the same postured, provincial look at life, Tabi’s point of view is refreshingly borderless. And his perspective is both incisive and ironic as the son of one of his homeland’s most prominent entertainers: musician Itadi Bonney, who was exiled for criticizing the Togolese dictatorial government. Imagine honing one’s voice as an instrument when its very use is hazardous. But Tabi Bonney revels in turning obstacles into opportunities. His irrepressible, anthemic tracks are known best for unusual cadences and pitch-bending inflections; opening salvo “The Pocket,” off 2006 debut A Fly Guy’s Theme, rode its high-octave hook onto every major US video outlet. In fact, Bonney is the only truly independent artist –no label, no publicist– to appear on MTV’s Sucker Free countdown. A Fly Guy’s Theme gained momentum with second single “Syce It” produced by Akon heatmaker BennyD, and “Doin’ It” featuring fellow DC denizen Raheem DeVaughn. Alongside his keen ear, Tabi displayed a sharp eye, directing two music videos off his debut. He’s since created a production company, Cool Kids Forever Films, with an aim at Hollywood. And his personally-designed Bonney Runway clothing line —www. bonneyrunway.com— continues to sell out of boutiques in New York, LA, Miami, DC, and London. Impressive. But music remains Tabi Bonney’s lifeblood. Now in late 2008, Tabi is readying the whimsically titled Dope meet Fresh…Fresh meet Superstar. Hype is already swirling around the intoxicating buzz track “Cool and Fly,” with tantalizingly sparse lyrics splashed over a deliciously downtempo groove. Other songs to watch for are: “Nuthin’ but a Hero,” “The Stars,” “Peanut Butter Slow Jam (Fever)” again alongside Raheem DeVaughn, and Killer People featuring Wale. Expect a couple of other prominent guest appearances as well. Tabi also points to “Dreams are Only Dreams,” noting that the song “reflects my world and how I feel right now.” “You either get my music or you don’t,” Tabi concludes. “You remember in high school you had the popular, cool kids’ table where new and trendsetting things are happening? Everybody wants to sit at that table but they can’t; that’s how I look at my music. You can’t really sit at this table if you don’t have that mentality. Most followers won’t dig it until everybody else likes it; in the meantime, they don’t know what to do.”.. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .... .... ....Managment: Jessica Rosenblum - jessica@jrosenblum.com.. ..Booking: Peter Schwartz - peterschwartz@theagencygroup.com..

  • Members

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  • Influences

    Life. Ohh and bamafied nuckas!!

  • Sounds Like

    Jet setter music for the dreamers and leaders of tomorrow...

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  1. tabi bonney

    Last Sunday in DC till I'm out. Hanging with my parents. Eating good. Loving life.

  2. tabi bonney

    It's not every day that you get the privilege to chill with Bill Duke...me & @6ixShoota have been blessed for such an opportunity.

  3. tabi bonney

    The last 2 days have been trilllll!! Just wrapped on our first short film. Been to the trap and back.… http://t.co/esTj52aSSq

  4. tabi bonney

    We shooting a movie in real life today bitchhhhhhhhhhh!! Lets get it!!

  5. tabi bonney

    Living life. Later for fake ones. Enjoy.

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  • 和音

    承認ありがとうございます。

    よろしくお願いします！！！


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    2 years ago
  • Maya Thornton

    yur musics hot..keep doin you

    2 years ago
  • Mackneezy Aka Kleezy

    Home slice I just dropped by your space to show you some genuine love support and appreciation and to let you know from listening to your playlist I was inspired to create a new playlist which now includes 100 and some with thousands of songs and friends that be positively101 getting theirs in for the most part like full tank of gas to a go-go cart on a track in a race for the number place... You make me proud to be originally from DC even though I don't live there no mo' just visit from time to time my friends and family. Peace give thanksgivings to one God of your understanding who makes all things possible!

    Respectfully,

    Kleezy a.k.a. Mackneezy® ©2006-10
    www.MySpace.com/BEePositive101

    ps: Remember when you are in the limelight, be the best example and role model for the babies sake!

    2 years ago
  • Martin Davis

    Hello,

    I certainly hope all is going well. When you get an opportunity, check out my director Evan Winter's HOT new music video for Asian Pop Sensation Tanu hit single "Edit Me":

    http://mim.io/0d056/.. if you haven't done so already.

    Hit me back at mkmmanagement@aol.com after you have a chance to view. Speak soon.

    Martin Davis

    MKM MANAGEMENT

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    2 years ago
  • S-EMCEE

    Hey :)

    Alot of people dont use myspace anymore.. so find S-EMCEE page on facebook...

    tinyurl.com/SEMCEEfb

    also on twitter
    twitter.com/S_EMCEE

    2 years ago
  • FreekVanWorkum

    Wondering if youre looking for beats ?



    Quality over everything
    Contact us at freek@freekvanworkum.com for serious inquiries/

    2 years ago
  • Da' Hitman

    Unique Styles Vol 17 has finally arrived! New music from Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Trey Songz, Jeremih, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, and more. “Unique Styles Vol 17” is as always, free to listen/download at www.dahitman.com




    Tune into the Unique Styles Show every Saturday night from 9 to 10pm EST on Swurv Radio to hear Da' Hitman in action. If you want to secure a slot on the next Unique Styles mixtape, visit www.dahitman.com for details.

    2 years ago
  • JBeeezy


    Thanx 4 The Add!


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    2 years ago
  • Ronald DayBo Twitter.co…

    "SagerSuit" mixtape http://www.mediafire.com/?qlt3cfolncm2vag

    2 years ago
  • ACM Productions™

    NEW MUSIC VIDEOS - ACM PRODUCTIONS


    Centro Side - The Uprise






    MC Magic & Chino Brown - Toast to the Party







    Miss Lady Pinks - Bitches


    2 years ago
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