Toni Esther | Episode #128

The Hilltop Glove Podcast

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the talented Toni Esther, an African American, unsigned independent artist from Florence, South Carolina. Toni began her career at an early age, singing in the church, and has since evolved into a well-rounded artist who sings, raps, writes, and produces her own music. Toni’s stage name, Esther, is inspired by the biblical character who was a queen that sacrificed herself to free her people. Her music is shaped by the influences of legends like Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Tupac Shakur, MC Lyte, J. Cole, and Big KRIT.
Toni’s philosophy, "Out of the Box," reflects her unique way of thinking and the depth of meaning in her lyrics.
She encourages listeners to think beyond conventional boundaries, both musically and intellectually. For more information or to engage with Toni, visit her website at awaresc.com. There, you can purchase merchandise or learn about her Artist Consultation services. Toni assists aspiring artists in the process of creating an artist development plan, songwriting, voice training, performance coaching, and image and brand creation.

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