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Toca

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Between the sweet sounds of "Not Too Many People Like You," the jazz riffs of "Hearts of Gold,"the Reggae inspired "Nice Try," the humor and insight of "Nothing Remains The Same," and the rapid rap refrains of Daniel Rodriguez, there are brilliant lyrics and spontaneous musicianship all through TOCA's first CD. There is joy and high energy throughout. This CD is so good, it is impossible to limit it to a particular music genre. Each track is a brilliant invention and gets better with each listen.

TOCA is a remarkable assemblage of brilliant, inventive, harmonious musicians. They have made one of those rare CD's that announces the beginning of an new, important sound in American culture.

Although it's often listed under the hip-hop monicker, Toca is really much more. These are true musicians ----- East Coast joins West Coast, Puerto Ricans join with Chicanos, Spanish joins English --- who create great harmonies together. It is a project that took many years to complete, but now the band members could be proud of the great work they've accomplished.
Don't just listen to one song, since no two songs are alike. Listen to it all, and be thoroughly entertained!

Toca is an LA hip hop band consisting of brothers Ceschi and David Ramos, Xololanxinxo, Tommy V, Max Heath and Danny Levin. Their genre-defying music contains elements of indie rock, underground hip hop, Latino, 80s new wave, heavy metal, jazz, reggae, and more. You can find out more about them at tocathebanddotcom.

Here is a list of all the releases I'm aware of by Toca and its various members...

TOCA
1. Dancing with Skeletons (EP) -- Contains 6 Toca songs not available on the LP, along with 3 early versions of songs on the LP and 2 tracks available on Ceschi & David's albums. Definitely worth picking up.
2. Toca (self-titled debut)
3. Project Blowed 10th anniversary ("Jazzy Girl" ft Busdriver & Myka 9)

ANONYMOUS INC. (Ceschi & David Ramos)
1. Anonymous Inc. - Self-titled

CESCHI RAMOS
1. Fake Flowers [If you enjoy Toca, I'd definitely check out Fake Flowers]
2. They Hate Francisco False
3. Ceschi & Friends - Live Recordings 2003-2006

DAVID RAMOS
1. Jesus Taylor Thomas

XOLOLANXINXO
1. Of Mexican Descent (with 2mex) - Exitos y Mas Exitos
2. Tapes from a Stolen Car
3. Marketing the Monsters
4. Names
5. People Kill the Person
...plus numerous cameos on LA underground Project Blowed / Afterlife releases...

TOMMY V
1. 4-Track Folklore
2. Bus & Food Money
3. Fresh Produce

DEADPAN DARLING (Ceschi w/ Blue Sky Black Death)
...album not yet released... check out some tracks on their myspace site

This album has not let me down. A mixture of rap, hip hop, jazz, funk, punk, 311, and just about anything else you can think of this cd is entertaining and full of tallent. Musically amazing and lyrically beautiful, Toca has moved into my top five favs!

A very talented and creative band that is completely original. Hopefully these guys get their dues soon. Love the latin rhythms, excellent mc'ing/vocals and the overall musicianship. Toca is an amazing mix of hip hop, electro, salsa, rock, and soul. Can't wait to see them live!