Tru Connection

The interaction of two or more agents or forces that combine to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects”. This is the literal definition of the word “Synergy”, but it as also the definition of the walking, talking, and breathing music experience known as “Tru Connection”. Tru Connection IMMEDIATELY sought to revive, rebuild, and restore the realm of Hip-Hop, and music in general, to a state of vivacity and integrity on a local level, and eventually, on a national scale. Fueled by nothing more than their unfaltering love for the music and their own God-given creativity, the group began their journey.

Tru Connection was initially created on a cold October night in 2005 by two high school kids who go by the name of Bruce Moseley (Jaka) and Malachi Mustafa (Kai). They added a new member to the group, Phil Cook: an eclectic producer, genius-writer, and a true student of music who proved to be a key addition to the already talented Tru Connection roster.

Malachi Mustafa, better known as “Kai”, is a pure lyricist and has been compared to such artists as “Lupe Fiasco” and “Nas”. He is a mastermind with a full arsenal of delivery styles that never fail to brutalize and completely obliterate every instrumental.

Phil Cook has drawn constant comparisons to artists such as “Andre 3000” and “Kanye West” for his similarly “hard-to-forget” delivery style and exceptional lyrical prowess. Phil’s wordplay is as refined as Ray Allen’s 3-point jump shot, and he can be matched by VERY FEW in that department.

If there is one thing to be said about Tru Connection, it’s that they are a dedicated group of individuals… dedicated to their cause, to their music, and to their fans. Their approach to the way they produce art has not been altered or skewed by any negative externalities, and the blinding flashes of ignorance, immorality, and self-degradation that resonate within the halls of the particular industry, in which, they aspire to one day transform, merely reflect and bounce off of their sunglasses of faith, integrity, and wisdom… The likes of which they NEVER take off. This is a group destined for greatness and beyond. They have the leadership, the talent, and the drive to make “positive” popular again in a realm where faux “rap wars” orchestrated for publicity, watered down lyrics, and negativity reign supreme. The door to the game has recently been slammed in the face of all who have hoped to restore some small amount of dignity and honor to it. So Phil Cook and Kai have been left no other choice besides one. In the words of the former TC lyricist, “Jaka”:

“If they won’t let us through the door, then we’ll just break it off the hinges…”

“The Classic” coming soon.