It\u2019s not about keeping it real, or being true to the game \u2013 it\u2019s about being true to Detroit’s Buff1. Buff will be touring Australia and New Zealand in late August \/ early September bringing that ‘Motor Music’ to a venue near you.<\/strong><\/p>\nTen years after Athletic Mic League (AML) came together as teenagers, the men that fill out its roster have spent over a decade writing and perfecting their lyrical skills, while working out the most satisfying stage performances opening for hip-hop\u2019s elite acts. AML has shared the stage with Eminem, Mos Def, De La Soul, Dead Prez, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Little Brother, and Ghostface Killah to name a few \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
In 2007, Buff found critical acclaim with the release of his debut solo album Pure. Real Detroit Weekly crowned Buff1 \u201cBest Solo Rap Artist of 2007.\u201d Okayplayer gave Pure 4.5\/5 afros, exclaiming \u201cthis album, my friends, is incredible\u2026classic like thriller jackets.\u201d With deafening buzz still ringing from the blog-o-sphere, just a year later he released his second solo effort. In 2008, There\u2019s Only One appeared on the iTunes Store homepage during release week, on many year-end lists for best songs and albums, and received rave reviews from XXL, XLR8R, illRoots, Nah Right, 2 Dope Boyz, and amongst many others, URB Magazine, who selected Buff to stand among their annual \u201cNext 100\u201d in 2009. After spending much of 2009 on the road touring overseas and in the US including a 26-city run as direct support for Mayer Hawthorne\u2019s \u201cLonely Hearts\u201d tour, Buff released a collection of songs ( It\u2019s A 1derful Life mixtape) for his fans as a free download over the holidays.<\/p>\n
Currently, Buff is in the studio with DJ Rhettmatic (World Famous Beat Junkies) finishing up their collaborative project, Crown Royale. The duo just returned from a 10-city Spring 2010 European promo tour in support of the first single We Gotcha (available now on vinyl via Fat Beats) and forthcoming LP.<\/p>\n
So whether rocking a party anthem, a political burner or soulful banger, or with a World Famous Beat Junkie, one thing is certain \u2013 Buff1 consistently delivers. If you think there\u2019s another like Buff1 in the game, keep searching\u2026\u201cThere\u2019s Only One.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a>It\u2019s not about keeping it real, or being true to the game \u2013 it\u2019s about being true to Detroit’s Buff1. Buff will be touring Australia and New Zealand in late August \/ early September bringing that ‘Motor Music’ to a venue near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n