For the Record (Torae album)

For the Record is the debut studio album by American rapper Torae, released on November 1, 2011, on Internal Affairs Entertainment/Duck Down Music Inc. The album features production from acclaimed hip-hop producers such as DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and Khrysis, among others. It showcases Torae's lyrical skills and storytelling abilities. For the Record received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its classic hip-hop sound and Torae's delivery. Guest appearances on the album include Skyzoo, Pharoahe Monch, Wale, Blu, and Reks. The album is considered a significant release in Torae's career and helped solidify his position in the underground hip-hop scene.