''Finding Dakota Grey'' is the first

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by American R&B and

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The World Famous Tony Williams Antony Von Williams, known professionally as the World Famous Tony Williams, is an American singer and songwriter from Oklahoma City. Williams is perhaps best known for his vocals on his first cousin Kanye West's debut album, ''The College Drop ...

released on March 2, 2010. The tape was released under the

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stamp. After solidifying himself in the industry for being the voice behind many of his cousin,

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, and friend

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's hits, Tony stepped front and center with his first solo project. ''Finding Dakota Grey'' features

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from Dakota Grey,

, GLC, Mama Sol, S.O.S. (Nick and Nate), Prophetic, Al B. Back, Chop Chop, Al D., Matt Moerdock, Cello the Black Pearl, Tada, Nu Skyy and Really Doe.

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Tony Williams constructed this tape as his debut mainstream project and used this as an opportunity to introduce the world to an artist who he discovered, Dakota Grey. This project was a collection of original music, covers, and remixes. Tony tapped into a wide range of styles, from his signature soulful ballads and club bangers to a Brazilian hit where he sang on a hook in Portuguese. He experienced some musical chart success in France with the remix of ''Dreamin' Of Your Love''.

Track listing

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References

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