Glenn Toby
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Glenn Toby was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Queens County. He has had a wide and varied career expanding from music producer, entertainment, and sports marketing agent for the nation’s top athletes, to working in the business world. He is known as an Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Motivational Speaker and Author. He currently resides in New York City and Atlanta Georgia with offices in several other States.
, Biz Markie
, Kool Moe Dee & The Treacherous 3, The Crash Crew, Boogie Boys
, Cipher Sounds, Disco Twins, Grandmaster Flash
and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow
, and Run DMC.
Glenn Toby co-managed LL Cool J
for three years with Charles K. Fisher, they helped secure the rapper a starring role on the popular NBC produced sitcom, In The House. That deal became the launching pad from which LL Cool J embarked upon his acting career. Glenn Toby also managed, Rapper- Saigon
, Rapper / Producer David Banner, Rapper Positive K,
Cipher Sounds - first Queens DJ set to battle against Bronx legend Grandmaster Flash at the Hotel Diplomat in Manhattan. Cipher Sounds continued to work with Russell Simmons
and in 1978 met Glenn Toby, a young man who was also making a name for himself in the hip-hop game, going by the name; Sweety G.
Sweety G introduced Cipher Sounds to the well known promoters Mike & David who also represented a hot group of Manhattan based rappers called The Crash Crew
. Cipher Sounds began to work with Sweety G as his DJ a/k/a Tony Moore and, performed at the world famous Harlem World in Manhattan and the legendary Randy's Place.
By 1979 Glenn "Sweety G" Toby, was working with some of hip hop's major recording artists and up and coming rap groups including; Doug E. Fresh,The Crash Crew, Positive K, Kool Moe Dee of Treacherous 3, Spyder D, and Jimmy Spicer (Super Rhymes). Glenn "Sweety G" Toby is credited with revolutionising urban music in the early 1980′s in New York City.
Label: Easy Street Records
Catalog#: EZS-7532. Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
(Writer/Singer) MSG Featuring Glenn "Sweety G" Toby* - I Can Tell
Label:
Diamond Records (4)
Catalog#:
DI 109
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:
US
Released:
1987
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Garage House
(Writer)
"Your The Love of My Life" by Sybil Lynch. Next Plateau Entertainment. Album: Good And Ready
Year: 1993
Genre: Pop
He worked for several years at EDS, a Wall Street Commodities Firm. This enabled Toby to provide his clients with financial services in Stocks & Bonds, Real Estate Development, Off Shore Banking, Investments and Securities.
Clients include:
Asante Samuel - #22 Philadelphia Eagles,Damien Robinson - #22 Seattle Seahawks,Antonio Freeman #86 Green Bay Packers.
Josh Evans - New York Jets #91, and Tutan Reyes of Buffalo Bills, Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion of the World - Oneil "The Supernova" Bell.
Glenn Toby Consulted Don King of Don King Productions.
Free Marie Wright who was the host of 106 and Park.
Created The Book Bank Foundation WWW.THEBBF.ORG, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to enable underprivileged youth to achieve personal goals, develop self-confidence and prepare themselves for productive roles by focusing on the importance of literacy. They provide our youth with tutoring,counsel, alternative education, , and career development services. To date the foundation has serviced over 100,000 children nationwide.
Contributed a chapter in “The Souls of My Brothers; Black Men Break Their Silence, Tell Their Truths, and Heal Our Spirits” entitled “Prosperity Will Come”, a book edited by Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy. A collaboration of excerpts written by several distinct African American males, the book provides insight into the hardships and eventual epiphany of the men who surpassed all odds.
He is currently writing his autobiography.
from: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
March 25, 2005 Mayor William Bell Hands Key To The City Of Durham North Carolina to Glenn Toby
http://howarduniversity.us/glenn-toby-receives-key-to-the-city
2006
"The Leadership Achievement Award" by The National Urban league
2007
Glenn Toby was named Harvard University Man of the Year
Continues to be a motivational speaker and guest lecturer on the speaking circuit for Universities as, Harvard University, Princeton University, Duke University, North Carolina Central University, social institutions, associations and non profit organizations.
Music Career
He began his career as an entertainer using the M.C. name "SWEETY G" He then developed into a songwriter and record producer. He came to prominence as one of the original rap pioneers, sharing the center stage, rhyming with Doug E. FreshDoug E. Fresh
Douglas E. Davis , better known by the stage name Doug E. Fresh, is an American rapper, record producer, and beat boxer, also known as the Human Beat Box...
, Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
, Kool Moe Dee & The Treacherous 3, The Crash Crew, Boogie Boys
Boogie Boys
Boogie Boys was an American hip hop group from Harlem, New York. It was the first hip hop group that signed with Capitol/EMI Records, and it had a major hit in America in 1985 with the single "A Fly Girl" and several successful albums...
, Cipher Sounds, Disco Twins, Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash
Joseph Saddler better known as King Grandmaster Flash, is an American hip hop musician and DJ; one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, and mixing....
and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
Kurt Walker , better known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and record producer. He is one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first to sign with a major record label...
, and Run DMC.
Glenn Toby co-managed LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
for three years with Charles K. Fisher, they helped secure the rapper a starring role on the popular NBC produced sitcom, In The House. That deal became the launching pad from which LL Cool J embarked upon his acting career. Glenn Toby also managed, Rapper- Saigon
Saigon (rapper)
Brian Daniel Carenard, better known by his stage name Saigon, is an American rapper and occasional actor.Saigon is currently signed to Suburban Noize Records and Just Blaze's Fort Knocks Entertainment record label. After years of delay due to former record label interference, his album The Greatest...
, Rapper / Producer David Banner, Rapper Positive K,
Meeting with Cipher Sounds
1978Cipher Sounds - first Queens DJ set to battle against Bronx legend Grandmaster Flash at the Hotel Diplomat in Manhattan. Cipher Sounds continued to work with Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
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and in 1978 met Glenn Toby, a young man who was also making a name for himself in the hip-hop game, going by the name; Sweety G.
Sweety G introduced Cipher Sounds to the well known promoters Mike & David who also represented a hot group of Manhattan based rappers called The Crash Crew
Crash Crew
Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. The group, based in New York City, consisted of members DJ Daryll C. , G. Man, La Shubee, Barry Bistro, Ek Mike C., and Reggie Reg. According to JayQuan.com, the six met at a talent show sometime in 1977...
. Cipher Sounds began to work with Sweety G as his DJ a/k/a Tony Moore and, performed at the world famous Harlem World in Manhattan and the legendary Randy's Place.
By 1979 Glenn "Sweety G" Toby, was working with some of hip hop's major recording artists and up and coming rap groups including; Doug E. Fresh,The Crash Crew, Positive K, Kool Moe Dee of Treacherous 3, Spyder D, and Jimmy Spicer (Super Rhymes). Glenn "Sweety G" Toby is credited with revolutionising urban music in the early 1980′s in New York City.
Discography
(Writer/Singer) " Ma Foom Bey, " Mind Games & " Power" Cultural Vibe Glenn "Sweety G" TobyLabel: Easy Street Records
Catalog#: EZS-7532. Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
(Writer/Singer) MSG Featuring Glenn "Sweety G" Toby* - I Can Tell
Label:
Diamond Records (4)
Catalog#:
DI 109
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:
US
Released:
1987
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Garage House
(Writer)
"Your The Love of My Life" by Sybil Lynch. Next Plateau Entertainment. Album: Good And Ready
Year: 1993
Genre: Pop
Founded
Glenn Toby Enterprises. His company has a roster of corporate clients which include: Metropolitan Life Insurance, Sony Music Corp.,Marquis Jets, Motown Records, Home Box Office, Atlantic Records,B.M.G. Music Publishing and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.Business Career
Glenn Toby was the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Metropolitan Life Insurance Subsidiary Creative Financial Group.He worked for several years at EDS, a Wall Street Commodities Firm. This enabled Toby to provide his clients with financial services in Stocks & Bonds, Real Estate Development, Off Shore Banking, Investments and Securities.
Sports Career
Glenn Toby merged with Sports Agent, Alonzo Shavers to create Infinite Sports Technology (IST)Clients include:
Asante Samuel - #22 Philadelphia Eagles,Damien Robinson - #22 Seattle Seahawks,Antonio Freeman #86 Green Bay Packers.
Josh Evans - New York Jets #91, and Tutan Reyes of Buffalo Bills, Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion of the World - Oneil "The Supernova" Bell.
Glenn Toby Consulted Don King of Don King Productions.
Film and Television
Glenn Toby Managed Actor/Singer Jason Weaver (Drumlline/ATl/Micheal Jackson), Lance Reddick ( HBO's Lieutenant Cedric Daniels on the "The Wire" & OZ).Free Marie Wright who was the host of 106 and Park.
Philanthropy
1998:Created The Book Bank Foundation WWW.THEBBF.ORG, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to enable underprivileged youth to achieve personal goals, develop self-confidence and prepare themselves for productive roles by focusing on the importance of literacy. They provide our youth with tutoring,counsel, alternative education, , and career development services. To date the foundation has serviced over 100,000 children nationwide.
Published Works
2003:Contributed a chapter in “The Souls of My Brothers; Black Men Break Their Silence, Tell Their Truths, and Heal Our Spirits” entitled “Prosperity Will Come”, a book edited by Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy. A collaboration of excerpts written by several distinct African American males, the book provides insight into the hardships and eventual epiphany of the men who surpassed all odds.
He is currently writing his autobiography.
Awards/Achievements
November 27th 2003: Congressional Proclamation Award of Honorfrom: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
Gregory Meeks
Gregory Weldon Meeks is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1998. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes most of Southeastern Queens including Jamaica, Laurelton, Rosedale, Saint Albans, Springfield Gardens, and Far Rockaway, as well as John F. Kennedy International...
March 25, 2005 Mayor William Bell Hands Key To The City Of Durham North Carolina to Glenn Toby
http://howarduniversity.us/glenn-toby-receives-key-to-the-city
2006
"The Leadership Achievement Award" by The National Urban league
2007
Glenn Toby was named Harvard University Man of the Year
Continues to be a motivational speaker and guest lecturer on the speaking circuit for Universities as, Harvard University, Princeton University, Duke University, North Carolina Central University, social institutions, associations and non profit organizations.
External links
- http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2008/10/15/blog-action-day-2008-poverty
- http://www.ufsportslaw.com/toby.html
- http://www.accessathletes.com/blog/blogdisplay.cfm?/Interview-with-a-Sports-Professional-Glenn-Toby-243
- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/18360-a-day-in-the-life-of-glenn-toby
- http://www.fashionnewspaper.com/articles/488/1/Celebrity-Entertainment-ManagerSports-Agent-Glenn-Toby-and-Lifestyle-Apparel-Company-ECC-Introduce-Their-New-Signature-Line-/Page1.html
- http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/glenn_toby_amp_raymond_felton_giving_charlotte_a_thanksgiving_to_remember/1623299
- http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517408.htm
- http://minglecity.com/photo/glenn-toby-g-unit?context=user
- http://www.velvetaddiction.com/articles/lifestyle/may06/glenn_toby/1.jpg
- http://www.blackplanet.com/CipherSounds
- http://howarduniversity.us/glenn-toby-receives-key-to-the-city/
- http://www.cfgnj.net/Glenn-Toby.e375383.htm