Tor Cesay

Grafting her own pathway to musical success, homegrown UK talent, Tor Cesay is flipping the rap game on its head with her melodic flow and fiery feminine ways. And that's no hype talk. You may have been lucky enough to witness Tor spitting over the BBC Concert Orchestra at Urban Classic, or see her performance at Glastonbury 2007 on the BBC Introducing Stage. Perhaps you recognize her vocals from the live performance at the Olympics 2012 winner's announcement viewed by one billion people?

You may have been lucky enough to witness Tor spitting over the BBC Concert Orchestra at Urban Classic, or see her performance at Glastonbury 2007 on the BBC Introducing Stage. Perhaps you recognize her vocals from the live performance at the Olympics 2012 winner's announcement viewed by one billion people?

Hooking up with vocalists and producers from places as diverse as Poland, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, the long anticipated compilation 'Beatz International' sees Tor stamping her mark on the music scene with a truly international flavor. After the success of debut single 'Strivin'' (IRB records), 'Beatz International', licensed from Pinch of Salt Records File Records in Japan (June 13th 2008), is ready to drop in the UK, with the potential to excite music lovers everywhere. Energetic, chest thumping tracks such as 'Going home', produced by Rapid 'Ruff Squad' (Tinchy Strider, Ghetto) see Tor setting the bar once again for female MC's. The all star female anthem features Nottingham's finest Pariz 1, and Manchester's rising star, Envy, showcasing the UK's finest.

Breaking from the confines of the tight-knit UK hip hop underground. Supporters include Zane Lowe (Radio 1), Mary Ann Hobbs (Radio 1), Dynamite MC (Kiss 100), Dan Greenpeace (Galaxy), Giles Peterson (Radio1) and MP Steven Hepburn.

Signing a five album deal with Go!Beat Records, which consequently dissolved due to financial matters, saw Tor put to use her business know-how to accomplish her musical quest. Building a studio, and travelling with the Red Bull academy in 2006 sparked Tor's venture of setting up independent record label, Pinch of Salt Records. 'Back On The Endz' , the first single released In July 2007 Featured on MTV Base daytime playlist ?Brand Spanking New'.

Tor gained major airplay from DJ's on Radio1, 1Xtra, Kiss and Choice FM with the release of 'Beatz in the Capital', a mixtape mixed by Show 'N' Prove, including 'Black girls', a stunning remix of Bashy's breakthrough track. Recording a live set at Maida Vale for Radio 1 saw Tor take a solid spot on the homepage as "The rising star". Follow up compilation 'Beatz International' is a fine introduction to the MC before her debut album drops in March 2009.

Ms Dynamite's 'When I fall in Love', Bugz in the Attic's 'Move Aside', Soundbwoy Ent's remix of top 20 hit 'Never Wanna say', don't even scratch the surface of Tor's previous collaborations. Producers include Rashard Smith (Lauren Hill/Biggie/Erykah Badu/Nas), and UK super producer, DJ Mentat (Roots Manuva/Skinnyman).

Exciting new features include Blak Twang's LP 'Speaking from Experience' alongside chart topping Estelle ('Nu Nuh'). Forthcoming tribute to Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, 'The City Wakes', directed by award winning musician Simon Gunton will see Tor performing fresh interpretations of Syd's classics. Super group, 'Mongrel', created by Jon McClure (Reverend and the makers), are to release album 'Better than Heavy', on January 17th which Tor also features. ('Hit from the morning sun' and 'Barcode'). The all-star line up includes Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Drew McConnel (Babyshambles) and UK rapper Lowkey.

?Beatz International' is out January 12th. Following the video 'Going home' is the bass driven video 'You don't know' ft Tawiah (Mark Ronson). Radio 1 predict Tor Cesay to be a recipient of a BRIT Award in 2010 for 'Best British Female Solo Artist'. It's time to catch Tor while you can!

?This young lady is one of black music's definite future stars!" Radio 1 DJ, Ras Kwame.

"An absolutely masterful MC from the UK, absolutely ruthless...I love this girl? Radio 1, Mary Anne Hobbs.