It’s not about keeping it real, or being true to the game
- it’s about being true to Buff1. Seasoned mic veteran
Buff1 approaches his sophomore solo album There’s
Only One, with a classic debut behind him, successful
National and European tours under his belt, and deafening
buzz from the blog-o-sphere. Buff1’s commanding
presence on and off stage, has earned him a
die-hard fan-base ready to beat their speakers up with
his latest release. Whether rocking a party anthem, a
political burner or a soulful banger, one thing is certain
- Buff consistently delivers. If you think there’s
another Buff1 in the game, keep searching…There’s
Only One.
Ten years after Athletic Mic League (AML) came
together as teenagers, the men that fill out its roster
have spent over a decade perfecting their lyrical skills
and writing, working out the most satisfying stage performances
and opening for hip-hop’s elite acts. AML
has shared the stage with Eminem, Mos Def, De La
Soul, Slum Village, Jurassic 5, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli,
Little Brother and Ghostface Killah to name a few,
always capturing the attention and respect of the
large, often cynical audiences. Following the underground
success of their own Lab Techs produced,
Jungle Gym Jungle in 2005 on Barak Records (Slum
Village), the remaining six members approached Buff
with a new plan: it was time to bring him to the forefront
as a solo artist.
In 2007, Buff1 officially became a respected solo act
with the release of his critically acclaimed debut Pure.
Real Detroit Weekly crowned Buff1 “Best Solo Rap
Artist of 2007.” Okayplayer gave Pure 4.5/5 afros,
exclaiming “This album, my friends, is incredible…
classic like thriller jackets”. Listeners should expect
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