Oliver Timmons, better known as “OT,” was born in Harlem USA, in the heart of New York City. and turned professional at the age of nine while singing in the Boys Choir of Harlem prototype at the Church of the Intercession. He was a part of the beginnings of Hip Hop and later was booked annually in the Jazz Mobile of New York City as well as Harlem Week Celebrations.
OT on Oliver Street, New York City
He formerly lived near this corner in Chinatown.
OT has worked the local New York Circuit, and was formerly billed as "Ali", as a bass player in about every landmark music house in the City. His credits range from the rock houses like SOB’s to the Blues/Adult Contemporary houses like McKell’s. He has also performed in the more selected environment of Avery Fisher and CAMI Hall to Clubs like The Blue Note. He could also be seen in the New York Club scene working in clubs like Dangerfields, (In Harlem) The Showman, Disco Fever and The Roller Rink.
OT took a break from the entertainment life to raise his sons but has now returned to music. This new OT who exploded out of the old is an experienced, multi-instrumental personality prepared to take entertainment to new heights.
OT on the Hudson
Timmons is not only an accomplished and confident natural entertainer, but knows the music business. He has worked as an executive as Vice President of Marketing and Promotions with Unique Records and as manager for a variety of groups including Cecil Creis and Burning Bush. He was co-founder of the band Freshwater, working as head of productions for another company. His experience has broadened his talents as a producer as well as writer and artist – and created in him a stronger more evocative and forceful musicianship.
OT across from World Financial Center, New York City
Hip Hop artistHannible Smith is sheer genious when it comes to the art of spittin’ pyroclastic flows that are as humorous as they are ripe in metaphors and similes. Born in N.Y.C., – Harlem – he spent the first half of his life uptown and then grew to maturity in the streets of Newark, N.J. – an exciting backdrop for this prolific artist and budding producer.
One of the first artists signed to Tuf Guy, Hann is now considered a cornerstone of the Tuf Guy Records arsenal. Tuf Guy Records owner OT forecasts nothing but success for this artist. His growing reputation in the Newark/New York underground has grown by leaps and bounds this past year. [more]
Tuf Guy recording artist Hannible Smith
Getting up for the battle
Hann is one of the top battle rappers around, proving himself many times in taped public venues – for example, the Block City TV battles, which feature some of the most versatile battle rappers in the Newark–New York City area. Follow the link here to YouTube or here to watch and witness this giant’s prowess in full effect.
His lyrical ability is accented by his ability to “spit off the top” freestyle – amazing to observe. His caustic lines are infused with humor.
Hannible Smith is about to rip the rap game a new one, so get up on it! Now ... That’s What’s Up.
Hanns and Jay Streets
Tuf Guy Records recording artists Hannible Smith and Jay Streets maxin’ and relaxin’ aboard the Tuf Guy yacht in South Beach, Miami FL
Hannible Smith (center) with Tuf Guy Records label mate Jay Streets (right), and Tuf Guy Records head OT (left)
Hannible Smith in chill mode, South Beach, Miami
Tuf Guy Records owner/artist/producer Oliver Timmons (OTXperience) with two of his super stars – Jay Streets (left) and Hannible Smith (right) sharing another SouthBeach night abord the yacht.”
Tuf Guy recording artists/producers Hann Smith and Jay Streets doin’ it, South Beach
Hanns and Jay just chillin
Jay (foreground) and Hanns (background) in black souped up Subaru, Miami'
Hanns (left) and Jay (right), “we out.”
“The POWER”
Tuf Guy Record Chief Exec OT chillin with Jay (left) and Hanns Smith (right), The Dynamic Duo, “Getting $$$$$$”
N.E.R.D – Not Every Rapper Does it – Tuf Guy Records star recording artist
How I met N.E.R.D – by OT
Every once in a long while you encounter an individual that is unique and has a POSITIVE IMPACT UPON YOUR LIFE.
N.E.R.D is one of those people – born in the Bx (Bronx, NY) and raised in Yonkers, NY, in the projects – surviving and thriving on the streets of Yonkers. N.E.R.D knew he had a calling.
N.E.R.D, AKA The Prince of Y.O. – Yonkers. This multi-talented lyricist puts fantastic ideas in his writing with visually alive flow.
I met this dude cooking for the best steakhouse in Yonkers – Boulder Creek SteakHouse. One day, when things were a little slow, my man start spittin' a little sumpin-sumpin, and I – and everyone else present – recognized that we had just witnessed something unique and special. That‘s what up!
Who is N.E.R.D? One of the first artist signed to Tuf Guy Records in 2007 appearing at Tuf Guy Records’ 2007 New Year’s concert at Opus, Palisades Mall, West Nyack, NY.
Developing and maturing under the wisdom and guidance of OT (head of Tuf Guy) artist/producer N.E.R.D has blown up into a formidal force in hiphop. Stay tuned for upcoming music from N.E.R.D ... on Tuf Guy Records.
What can I say about this lyrical dynamo! This young brother has just begun to scratch the surface of his talents and abilities. This artist is one of the youngest talents in the Tuf Guy Record family – yet don’t let that deceive you, for he is talented beyond his years.
The beats that pour out of this soulful, funky brother are rooted in hiphop royalty with the hottest sound in the streets of Newark and New York city. Streets has already developed a deep sound along with his man Detox, they are an integral part that is the raw ,street sound that is Tuf Guy Records. Jay is already writing, rapping, producing ...
at the age of twenty one. He has worked with Tuf Guy since ‘06/‘07.
Born in Harlem, New York City and later moving to Newark, NJ, he has cultivated a sound which mirrors the rich tapestries reflective of the Harlem and Newark music scenes. If you don’t get up on this mega-talent, it will be like missing Halley’s Comet, a phenom that passes though the heavens only once in a lifetime.
Get up on it and check out JAY STREETS on Tuf Guy Records. We’re representing what’s hot in the Streets right now. Tuf Guyyyyyyyyyy!
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