Lil T

Lil T isn’t as prominent as Kydd yet but he’s a sign of how an increasing number of Austin hip hop acts aren’t that far behind Kydd in terms of national-ready talent. T’s new track “All I Know” is a hit in waiting thanks to the double assault of Boz’s cataclysmic beat and T’s impressively limber flow. Musically, “All I Know” is proof of the power of simplicity, sticking mainly to a hyper addictive piano hook sample and forceful percussion that expands and contracts. Lil T turns in a ferocious vocal performance, though, hitting the verses with antagonistic fervor before moving into a lilting, sing song style for the chorus. Every element of “All I Know” is explosive and leaves little doubt that Codeine Margaritas, the album it teases, is going to hit the scene hard. - Ovrld

With the country and rock music scenes often saturating the Live Music Capital, it is the local hip hop community that is about to explode, and it will gain a much larger audience due to artists such as Lil’ T, an emcee who recently dropped the single “All I Know.”

Local blog Ovrld featured the track in its Latest Toughs section, where the site highlights new tracks from local musicians. While Lil’ T, whose real name is Tony Bergara, isn’t on the rise as fast as fellow Austin emcee Kydd Jones, his rhyming abilities will bring him much needed attention.

Sticking to a piano sample that plays in the background as Lil’ T spews razor-sharp lyrics, the cut will remind hardcore hip hop fans of Chicago rapper Twista‘s slick timing. “All I Know,” produced by Boz and Rapaid Ric, will appear on Lil T’s upcoming record Codeine Margaritas. - Austin.com