Tony Williams. You've heard his voice before, but probably won't be able to place the name. He's been a part of some of your favorite records, contributing vocals to classic songs off classic albums like College Dropout and Graduation, as well as singing the hook on Jay-Z's coming-out party for J. Cole, "A Star Is Born," and the smooth standout "Dreaming of Your Love," from Yeezy's stellar Can't Tell Me Nothing Mixtape. The Dallas native recently dropped his first solo mixtape, Finding Dakota Grey, is featured on Consequence's Movies on Demand mixtape, and has been back in the studio working on Ye's highly anticipated Good Ass Job.
In addition to Williams being a part of Kanye's G.O.O.D Music family, he's literally fam, being 'Ye's older cousin. They began working together after Mr. West admired his creativity as a writer and arranger, and talent for putting songs together. Complex spoke to Williams about his most notable studio sessions with Kanye and the stories behind the making of some incredibly memorable records...
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