Jamaican Music

The success of Footprints has been huge. The heartfelt song served as a tribute to all the victims of violence. The single has been identified as a vehicle of healing, for the band and all the people, who have lost loved ones to the war plaguing the streets of Jamaica.

“T.O.K. is the world’s greatest Dancehall-Reggae band!” – New York Times

“This Jamaican foursome is one of a kind – literally. T.O.K.’s sophomore set is a nonstop romp, a high-energy merger of innovative Jamaican producers and vocalist adept at turning their eclectic, insistent beats into singsong hits….To put it mildly, the end result is hotter than 98°. – Blender Magazine

“As it turns out, their Unknown Language is a dialect that is familiar to all.” – Right On Magazine.

“Unknown Language has all the ingredients in place which translate into BREAKOUT…Sound that goes way beyond the usual ‘strung together proven tunes with new tunes a filler common to reggae music.” – Carib News

“These guys are definitely on their way to stardom. They can sing, harmonize, and DJ. What more can you ask for?”
– Source Magazine

“Rolling like superstars in their Jamaican home base, these youths always dictate the hottest musical trends on the street, especially as talented as these guys are – whether singing, deejaying, rapping, or singjaying…And as with any T.O.K. release, the high quality of their global appeal immediately assures a place in mainstream circles, on radio or though videoclips on MTV and BET.” – THE BEAT (***** review).

“…effortlessly alternating between dulcet sung vocals and tough-edged rhymes, all of which is delivered over blistering beats.”
– Miami New Times

“I love this TOK Footprints record because it’s something that everyone can relate to. Every now and then a record comes along that says so much. We always hear about the Bling Bling and the bottles & models and those records start to sound the same, but Footprints is a record that’s going to make you think. Smash!!!” – DJ Buck, Program Director of WZMX (Hartford, CT)

“Everybody do me a favor & listen 2 the words 2 footprints by T.O.K!!!! U can feel the emotions of the lyrics as T.O.K. shows you how much they’ve matured. T.O.K. is here 2 stay!!!” – DJ MISTER CEE HOT 97(NYC)

“Unknown Language has all the ingredients which translate into big time breakout. Hit producers provide a sound that goes way beyond the usual “strung together proven tunes as filler” common to reggae music.” – Global Rhythm On Disc

TOK media coverage links:

Reggae Geel 2003 coverage

Summer 2003 performance at Margaritaville

2/27/2003 – Germany with Red Rat (photos only- really good clear shots too!!)

December 11th year?? 2002??? – Club Garry, Norfolk VA

Video footage of Miami Reggae Festival 2002

July 15th, 2002 – Toads Place, New Haven CT

BADH.NET 2002 interview

Elephant Man & TOK show in DC (photos only)

This German Reggae artist has been a hit over the past few years. If you want to hear what makes Gentleman great pick up Journey to Jah or Confidence.

Jah Cure sings his heart out in this reggae song.