Early life
Brooklyn Origins
Glenn "Sweety G" Toby was born in Brooklyn before his story became tied to the rise of Queens Hip Hop.
Legacy Timeline
FROMBROOKLYNTO THEBOARDROOM
A chronological view of the public Mr. Sweety G legacy, from Brooklyn and Queens origins through Hip-Hop, House music, management, books, and community impact.
Youth
Queens Upbringing
Raised in Queens, he became part of the schoolyard battle, park jam, and five-borough performance circuit that helped Queens prove its place in early Hip Hop.
The 70's
The 70's Hip-Hop Pioneer
Sweety G emerged as an original rap pioneer whose fast battle flow gained respect from major rappers and DJs.
By 1979
Early Hip-Hop Collaborations
His early relationships connected him with Doug E Fresh, Biz Markie, The Crash Crew, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, RUN-DMC, and other culture-shaping artists.
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The 80's
Studio 05A
Glenn and Randall Toby built Studio 05A in Queens Village, attracting Run of RUN-DMC, Melba Moore, Paulette Williams, members of Luther Vandross's band, and others.
The 80's
NYC House Music Legend
Glenn Toby launched his House music career with Cultural Vibe, becoming active as an artist, producer, and remixer tied to the tribal/jungle sound in New York City garage House.
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The 80's
Cultural Vibe
With Trinidadian producer Winston Jones, Glenn Toby created Cultural Vibe, known for Afrocentric messages about love, healing, and positivity.
The 90's
Signed Record Deal With Capitol Records
Glenn Toby signed a record deal with Capitol Records as a solo artist, with his song "Someone to Love Me" appearing on the Black Havana compilation.
The 80's
International Touring
Cultural Vibe toured in the United States and Europe and performed in spaces connected to Paradise Garage, Zanzibar, and Ministry of Sound history.
Management era
Artist Management
Glenn Toby later worked behind the scenes in artist management, including relationships connected to LL Cool J and Saigon.
Sports management
Sports Management
His sports management career connects the legacy to Asante Samuel, Bernard Hopkins, and Don King.
Books
Children's Books
The site identifies "Lil G Faces the Brooklyn Bully" as a children's book endeavor.
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1998
The Book Bank Foundation
Glenn Toby founded The Book Bank Foundation to address illiteracy and homelessness.
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Now
The Rhythm of Revenue
Dr. Glenn Toby is the Amazon #1 bestselling author of "The Rhythm of Revenue: The Mr. Sweety G System for Scaling Life, Legacy, and Leadership," which reached #1 across eight categories in the United States, Canada, and Australia, with a foreword by Chuck D of Public Enemy.
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DrGlennToby.com
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