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DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives
Tuff Crew
DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
 
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Tuff Crew is known throughout the world as Philly's first Rap super group. They've toured extensively with some of the biggest names in Rap music such as Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Rob Base and L...  more »

     
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All Artists: Tuff Crew
Title: DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Traffic Entertainment
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 10/21/2008
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
Styles: Experimental Rap, Pop Rap
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 829357451125

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Tuff Crew is known throughout the world as Philly's first Rap super group. They've toured extensively with some of the biggest names in Rap music such as Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Rob Base and LL Cool J. The response to Tuff Crew's music has been nothing short of stellar. On a national level, their single "My Parta Town" peaked at #23 on the Billboard Rap charts, while their album Back to Wreck Shop reached #74 on the Billboard R&B album charts. Estimates of Tuff Crew's global sales are in excess of three million units. Tuff Crew's body of work has resulted in a dedicated legion of fans across the world and their DJ Too Tuff has been the recipient of various accolades throughout his career. DJ Z-Trip advised that the technique of DJ Too Tuff inspired him to be a scratch DJ. Three time global DMC scratch champion DJ Q-Bert also notes Too Tuff as one of his inspirations. And A-Trak, Kanye West's DJ, has also voiced his adoration of the turntable techniques of DJ Too Tuff. Although Tuff Crew made an incredible mark on the musical landscape, they unfortunately fell victim to bad management and infighting. It was during this time period that DJ Too Tuff, the man behind legendary Tuff Crew sound, gathered the finest of Philly's underground MC's and began work on a solo project. The new Tuff Crew album, containing the finest of DJ Too Tuff's solo work, is entitled DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives. On October 21st, 2008, Tuff Crew Productions and Traffic Entertainment Group are pleased to present these recordings to the public for the first time ever. In support of the album, DJ Too Tuff has extensive radio appearances all across the country. Large music magainzes have also taken a strong interest in covering the album. DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives will be highly sought after, and is destined to become an instant collector's item. For fans of of Eric B and Rakim, Public Enemy, Ultramagnetic MC's, Run DMC and Wu-Tang Clan, this record is not to be missed.
 

CD Reviews

A View Of Real Philly Rap
Ean Cosmo Strauss | 11/24/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Too Tuff's Lost Archive is a time capsule into one of the greatest rap groups that you never heard of. As a Philly native it was mandatory listening to Tuff Crew as they were the ultimate Philly "Rap Super Group" and, although they never got as popular as a lot of the other rap groups of that era, their influence on the music as a whole is undeniable. Here's a great collection that not only showcases the early sound but as the sound of Too Tuff (the DJ and producer) as it matured with the time. A definitely must buy for any real rap enthusiast."