Toki Wright

Toki Wright
Toki Wright performing live in 2012.
Background information
Born	1980 (age 36–37) Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres	Hip hop, Alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Rhymesayers Entertainment, Soul Tools Entertainment
Associated acts	The C.O.R.E., The Chosen Few

Toki Wright (born 1980) is an American rapper, organizer, and educator from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Toki Wright developed his passion for music and poetry at an early age. He attended Patrick Henry High School, where he often performed at local talent shows and open mic showcases.

Toki Wright met Adonis D. Frazier in 1998, and they formed The C.O.R.E. (Children of Righteous Elevation). The duo's debut album, Metropolis, was released in 2003. As well as being a member of The Chosen Few, Toki Wright has released a number of solo recordings, including A Different Mirror (2009), Black Male (2010), and Faders (2012). In 2014, he released a collaborative album with producer Big Cats, titled Pangaea. Toki Wright appeared in Bahamian Son, which gained some traction on the film festival circuit. In 2017, he released an EP, At the Speed of Life 3.

Toki Wright stated that "A Different Mirror", the title track from his 2009 album, was inspired by Ronald Takaki's A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America, saying: "Unless we look into a different mirror we will only see our own reflection. American history for example might be all apple pies and American flags for many, but the history of people of color in America is filled with poverty [and] hatred".