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Garnering over a thousand free downloads, collaborating with musical talents across the country, and landing in RapReviews.com as #1 in the Top Ten Albums Of The Year has been a wild ride so far. Unfortunately, the monetary gain has been nil. Since Dr. Wylie, producer extraordinaire, and I teamed up we've released all our music for free. 

The next step of our project includes setting up a national radio campaign through Co-sign Collective, a New York based radio promotions agency, allowing the next 3 mixtapes to receive college radio attention and national press. Printing tangible copies of each mixtape, having a website for reference, and teaming up with graphic designers are all necessary parts of the campaign project. If we raise more than our goal, I will be able to tour to the cities my backers request and put together an original solo album mixed & mastered by a professional studio. 

What I look towards most is making you, the listener, a part of this project: feedback, tailored lyrics and beats, music video cameos, and more!... will definitely make this project the best yet.

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 26.

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LINER NOTE THANK YOU: Personal thank you on the liner note of the printed disc case.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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VIDEO THANK YOU: Video greeting and personal thank you from Toussaint. (Reward #1 included)

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PRE-RELEASE MIXTAPE & HANDWRITTEN THANK YOU NOTE: You'll receive each of our mixtapes a month before they're due out along with a personalized handwritten "Thank You" note from Toussaint Morrison and producer Dr. Wylie. (Reward #1 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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T-SHIRT & SIGNED MIXTAPE: Receive a t-shirt themed to one of the 3 mixtapes and signed copy of all 3 mixtapes! (Rewards 1-3 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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COMIC BOOK POSTER: Receive a printed poster illustrated by comic book artist Tom Mako with the themed graphic design he'll be creating for one of the mixtapes. The poster will be signed by Tom Mako, Toussaint Morrison, and Dr. Wylie! (Reward #1, #2, & #4 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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COFFEE SHOP ROCK: Coffee meeting with Toussaint Morrison to discuss the direction of the mixtapes and subject matter you'd like to hear referenced in the songs (for those who live in the Twin Cities Metro area). Skype and/or email for those that live outside of the Twin Cities Metro area. (Rewards 1-5 included).

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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VIDEO CAMEO: Make an appearance in our next music video (for those that live in the Twin Cities Metro area). (Rewards 1-6 included).

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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VIP EXPERIENCE: Hang out with Toussaint and co. backstage at their next show and get a first hand view of the preparation that goes into he & Dr. Wylie's live performance. (Rewards 1-6 included).

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK: Ever wanted your own personal introduction music? Dr. Wylie will construct a soundtrack to your liking and personality. Limited number available. (Rewards 1-6 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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PERSONAL SONG: Toussaint will construct and write a song named after you, basing any story or personal experience you want him to illustrate in the lyrics. (Rewards 1-6 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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LIVING ROOM SHOW: Toussaint, along with a DJ or acoustic setup, will put on a show at your residence. Whether it be an acoustic performance or basement house party, the night will be accommodated with live hip-hop and Toussaint Morrison as the master of ceremony if they are touring near your area. (Travel & Lodging not included If their tour is not within range of your area). (Rewards 1-6, 10 included)

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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SINGING TELEGRAM: Toussaint and his a'capela group, Jimmy & The Threats, will deliver a singing telegram to your friend, family member or whoever you desire as long as it's within the Twin Cities Metro area. If it's outside of the area, Toussaint and his a'capela group will make a video singing the song and dedicating it to whoever you wish. (Rewards 1-6, 10 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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FREESTYLE CHAUFFEUR SERVICE: Toussaint's written many songs including his '97 Honda Civic, he's even included it in the cover photo for his last mixtape, however this time he's willing to put it on the line for an entire day of chaffeur service. Have Toussaint chaffeur you around the Twin Cities Metro area with live freestyling for the entire day. (Rewards 1-6, 10, 12 included)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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THE BLEND AT YOUR WEDDING: Toussaint will sing and arrange his live band The Blend to play at your wedding or live venue of your choosing. They'll also cover any songs you want to hear at the show as well. (Rewards 1-6, 10 included)

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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Toussaint Morrison

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For the past several years, I've been working as a youth mentor and touring the country with my band, The Blend. Since the band recently relocated from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, I've been working as a paraprofessional with children with autism (ASD) and emotional behavior disorder (EBD) until I make the move out west at the end of the year.

Still working as a full-time musician, I've taken up other projects with jazz musicians and DJ's throughout the midwest area, one of them being my solo project. For the past year, my producer Dr. Wylie & I have released two mixtapes online. Our online releases have gathered a reception of over 10,000 plays, 1000+ downloads, and tens of thousands of youtube plays.

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