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A Master of Digital & Analog Music Production.
TIGER M is a prodigy of rhythm. Grounded in Pop, Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz and Classical music;
Tiger has combined his early musicianship into a groundbreaking electronic sound.
From emotionally laced and downtempo grooves to high-energy and dance-ready sounds;
each of Tiger's tracks are unique and unforgettable. The entrancing melodies and clever transitions
will have you bobbing your head and making your way to the nearest dance floor.
-A & R Select, Rita G.
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Part 1:
Who Is TIGER M? O.O
Tiger M. Gales [TIGERM] was born August 23rd, 1984 and is a North American
DJ, Producer, Writer, Artist & Musician born in Albany, Georgia, U.S.A.
He is the first son of Dr. Mahasin H.M. Majied and the late Navy S.E.A.L.
E-9 Master-Chief Pety Officer Ahmad H. Majied.
Tiger is also the fifth child of seven siblings including by-blood
four stepbrothers, a younger sister and younger brother.
At the early age of 3, Tiger began singing and playing the piano.
Originally trained in soul and classical music, he would eventually
be exposed to pop, jazz, rock, and hip-hop at an early age.
This mixed exposure would eventually lead him to develop his own unique sound.
Born Khalid Hazim Majied, Tiger legally changed
his name after his father's cancer-driven death in March 2005.
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At age 5, Tiger developed a passion for the drums.
In order to keep the noise down in an otherwise "quiet neighborhood;"
Tiger's parents refused to purchase him a complete "Drum Set."
Instead, he was given a yellow headed bass drum and a
set of drum sticks from a local Habitat For Humanity—and he played the heck out of it!
Rigorously played each day as if a snare; it would not be long before 5 year old
Tiger would smash a hole through both sides of the large bass drum.
One year later; Tiger would have access to a full drum set that he'd play everyday.
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At age 11, Tiger composed his first piano score: "The Descending Guillotine."
The dark and rapid melodic composition was performed at local events in the
young boy's hometown, and he did receive much praise—
but Tiger did not desire to become a classical pianist.
Strictly religious, Tiger's parents were not fond of hip-hop, rock,
or otherwise "vulgar" styles of music. Instead, Tiger was directed
towards his father's colossal vinyl collection including R&B & Pop legends such as:
Michael Jackson, James Brown, Sam Cook, Marvin Gaye,
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder,
Whitney Huston, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Ever curious, Tiger desired to hear what he was told "not to."
Eventually, the young boy would sneak outside of his father's vinyl record collection
And listen to his step-brothers' "secret" contemporary music collections of
CDs and Cassette Tapes. As a result, he was exposed to a broad range
of popular artists including: The Sugar Hill Gang, MC Hammer, Marilyn Manson,
Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Pink Floyd, Vanessa Williams, Dr. Dre,
Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Cher, Sade & Korn.
After filling his young head with music his parents and brothers enjoyed;
Tiger became hungry—hungry to hear "more."
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Unable to attend sleepovers, parties, clubs, or other events
where they could get into trouble; Tiger and his siblings developed
an avid passion for video games. With an ever growing hunger for music;
Tiger developed an interesting habit.
When no one was playing the family Nintendo Entertainment System;
Tiger would put a blank cassette tape into his parents' Karaoke Tape Recorder;
Plug the recorder's microphone into the recorder jack; and place the microphone
In front of the television speakers to record the instrumental tracks
from various Nintendo Games.
Later, he would create song lyrics for the upbeat songs.
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While working as a caretaker at MGCM, for his stepbrother's Music Conservatory,
Tiger was introduced to the Roland Boss DR-5 Rhythm Section.
He'd spend hours on the machine, and would eventually be
"dismissed" from his job for spending often more than eight hours
a day producing arrangements on the Tone & Rhythm Machine.
Using the MIDI instruments on Roland's DR-5, in a single month,
Tiger would produce over 250 unique arrangements.
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At 17, Tiger made a drastic change in his musical selection.
Learning that PC CD-ROM games like Mindscape's Cyberspeed
and Psygnosis's Wipeout could be played in car and home stereos;
Tiger began purchasing PC programs and video games to learn
if the discs would play in standard stereos or not.
Inevitably, Fatboy Slim, Tim Wright, Romolo Di Prisco,
The Chemical Brothers, Photek and Paul Oakenfold—
Became major influences in Tiger's dance-ready sound.
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At 18, Tiger began studying at Darton College;
a small community college in Albany, GA, U.S.A.
Tiger's first two semesters went Undecided.
Later, in order to understand Japanese video games;
Tiger majored in Foreign Languages with an emphasis in Japanese.
After a love relationship that ended violently;
Tiger began to study Psychology.
At 20, Tiger "*graduated" Darton College,
and began a full time job as a DSL Modem technician,
receptionist and customer service rep for Bellsouth.
Three months later, Tiger requested a termination.
After explaining his situation, the request was granted.
*Shortly after marching at graduation, Tiger learned that he was 3
Biology credits short of a degree in Psychology.
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At 21, Tiger majored in Theatre at Valdosta State University.
It was at this time he realized he was forcing himself to be a traditional College Student.
Shortly before mid-terms began, Tiger walked away from classes to focus on his True Passion:
Creating Soul-Touching melodies, Sharing [DJing] & Producing Unforgettable Music & Visuals.
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~ An Interlude... (or a Prelude...) ~
In 2005, Tiger independently began promoting his music, image and artwork on the
Social Networking site Myspace.com headquartered in Beverly, Hills, California.
Through the promotional "Who Is TIGER M? O.O" Artist Campaign and an intriguing photograph;
Tiger would share only his music, his writing, photography and graphic artwork -- not revealing himself.
The artist's desire...? For his "Heart In Art" alone to speak to any audiences free of preconcived bias.
"Who Is TIGER M? O.O" was as much a question to Tiger as it was to those experiencing his art.
Definition of art and action -- music and response -- sanity and photography... a decision per invidual.
"Define your own answer of me... to You" was his mantra.
Existing in the metaphysical -- this artist's craving.
The wish was to share the "Essence" of a Soul and Spirit through action alone.
For seven years, between 2005 and 2012, Tiger would travel, perform, remix, and collaborate unseen.
On Earth Day, April 22nd of 2012, Tiger reached over 3.5 Million people -- physically unseen by nearly all of them.
Designing opportunities and endorsing platonically professional and amateur artitists alike for love of their artwork to say "Hi!"
Tiger's friendly motto was shared, "Passion carries across all! You Stay Awesome!"
While distributing music and artwork digitally in "online space" or physically on "compact earth--"
Tiger would only give -- but not reveal who was giving unless directly asked.
Tiger would not reveal even his gender to curious clients nor fellow artists...
Until they would meet scheduled in a friendly face-to-face meet.
This... is his continued story...
Told first only to the world this 12th Day of September 2013... one year after 7 free of pre-assumptions...
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Part 2:
This Is TIGER M! =)
In 2006, Tiger began working in collaboration with The Fun Factory,
A Video Game Arcade headquartered in Kapolei, Hawaii, U.S.A.
During his collaboration with The Fun Factory, Tiger was issued the
opportunity to attend Talent Rock HolidayFest 2006 in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
where he made acquaintance with mogules in the Entertainment Industry including:
Pop Singer Mark Night, Label Owner Lou Pearlman, late British film Producer John Daly,
Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer Maurice Starr and Latin dance-pop group C-Note.
In the very same year, Tiger completed remixes in collaboration with Celestial Arts Publishing for
Billboard Magazine Chart Topping Artist JES for her number 1 HOT Hip-Hop / R&B single, "Sweat." i
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In 2007, Tiger became resident DJ for a skating rink and Family Fun Center in Georgia, North America (U.S.A.)
While DJing for Jungle Jim's Family Fun Center & Skating Rink Tiger was reminded of his past.
It was at Stardust Skate Center in his home city of Albany, Georgia, where Tiger first experienced a live DJ.
Requesting songs like "Blue" by Eiffel 65 "Candyman" and "Barbie Girl" by dance-pop group Aqua--
young Tiger's requests had often been filled by the skating rink DJs -- but was quite different from typical requests.
Consequently, Tiger did not grow to be a typical DJ. Tiger's popularity began to rise swiftly at Jungle Jim's
for his ability to resonate positively with a crowd varying in age range and musical appetite. Unlike prior DJs
at the Skating Rink, Tiger took requests from a grateful audience. Tiger also played his original music and remixes.
The result was a packed skate floor much of the time and an increased sell in concessions and party services.
Tiger also actively played "Skate Games" and held "Floor Events" that he made up live during sets.
During "Floor Events" Tiger would play his original uptempo dance music and engage audiences in dances
he would choreograph himself prior to sets and teach live to attending skaters. Tiger would also incorporate
existing popular dances onto the skate floor that he would learn at clubs and social networks online.
The Cupid Shuffle, Overhaul, Ice Cream And Cake, as well as "Cha Cha Slide" and "Party Limbo"
made their way onto the skate floor -- where Tiger would sometimes leave the DJ Booth and head onto!
Over the Summer of 2007, Tiger would at times work 14 hour DJ sets from morning to night 5 days a week.
During 2007 Tiger also had begun to work with the Promoters of Oppikoppi; a Music Festival Sposored by Levi Jeans
based in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, Africa. He would complete dance floor remixes for Africa's rap group
T.O.P. and South African singer-songwriter BlaQ Pearl. Throughout 2007, Tiger continued original music and remix work.
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Into 2008, Tiger collaborated with artist placement company
A & R Select based in Hollywood, California, U.S.A.;
Golden-age Gaming Giant NAMCO Limited
headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan; and music production company
New Sound Productions established in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Over the Summer of 2008, Tiger was selected as "Frontpage Featured Artist"
by Indaba Music based in New York City, New York, U.S.A. for album
"It's Go Time Baby, Your Place Is The Dance Floor! (DJ Edition EP)"
The very same year, Tiger was invited to collaborate with Island Def Jam Records
to remix music as performed by North American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey.
Throughout 2008, Tiger would go on to produce over 25 high quality music remixes
for both major label performers and independent artists including a remix of producer
Timothy Z. Mosley's (Timbaland) hit The Way I Are which received college radio play.
During 2008, Tiger made the conscious decision to return
to college and study Business, Entertainment, New Media and Video Production.
Tiger would "college hop" over the next 4 years and study at five different colleges
Over both Quarter and Semester systems in over 8 programs of study.
Tiger would venture to ATC, MTC, WGTC, VSU, and Darton College.
However... the "Who Is TIGER M? O.O" Capaign continued...
Prior to making the decision to return to college, Tiger collaborated with DirecTV
headquartered in Segundo, California, U.S.A. and began TIGERM.NET.
*Disclaimer - TIGERM.NET is not affiliated with DirecTV or Hughes Electronics Corporation
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Into 2009, Tiger began to implement his study of video production into his artistic endeavors.
It had been six years prior while at Darton College his best friend had introduced him to AMVs.
Anime Music Videos became a part of Tiger's performance repertoire. Soon he expanded his selection.
Initially focusing on sharing his adventures while playing video games and recording hobby time, Tiger soon
implemented original music videos and remixed video production into his live performances for his audiences.
Animation and Video Production became a stellar part of the artist known to the world as TIGER M.
On January first of 2009, Tiger released a music video remix to a very positive response.
The Eurythmics classic "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"earned the treatment of dancing cats
and an originally composed dance floor remix: "Sweet Dreams Are Made of This (O Yumemiro Remix)."
In October of the very same year, Tiger was invited to remix footage from the Lions Gate Film "SAW"
and composed an original remix of the SAW Theme by musician Charlie Clouser containing audio samples.
The remix of the video and soundtrack received positive applause and praise from critics. Very different
from the comical dancing cat video remix released at the year's open, Tiger showcased versatility in his art.
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In 2010, Tiger's original music production took a backseat ride as his video production began to drive.
Business dealings for his new nonprofit record label Angel Arc LOVE Records begun to also request his time.
Tiger insisted on sharing his passion for photography and so scheduled time to design"Sonic Faces." (album covers)
In addition, negotiations with a potential partnership with "Unotenshi Music" a fellow nonprofit foundation wove
into Tiger's daily routine. However, not all was "work" and "no play." Video game moglue and leisure leader
Blizzard Entertainment based in Irvine, California, USA, would release StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty.
Little did Tiger know, that his participation in playing the game would soon guide his focus in eSports.
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In 2011, Tiger once again began collaborating with performing artists and remixing in addition to running his label.
However, during this year, Tiger also began to backtrack over past projects that had been begun and yet not finished.
As negotiations with "UnoTenshi Music" began to solidify and discussions of a potential Summer album arose,
Tiger did not wish to release an album containing Angel Arc LOVE Records songs through UnoTenshi Music.
Through negotiation, the collaboration lead to the release of two mash-up remix albums:
"You Mix Me All Up! XDD Summer Love 2011" and "You Mix Me All Up! XDD Summer Love 2011 [[2nd-Half]]."
During October of the very same year, Angel Arc LOVE Records debuted the double album "Dizzy-Yang Yin."
The dual album composed of 21 original songs by Tiger appeared on iTunes, Amazon, iHeart Radio & TIGERM.NET.
The album also received sponsored investments, positive responses from listeners, and press coverage from reviewers
including online coverage by the popular European Music magazine NME (New Musical Express).
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In 2012 Tiger:
*Composed a theme song for TIGERM.NET
*Collaborated with American Idol Finalist Casey Abrams
*Remixed Felicia Day and her band The Guild - I'm The One That's Cool
*Remixed Ray William Johnson
*Remixed Your Favorite Martian
*Collaborated with European electronic dance music producer MINDSET
*Collaborated and remixed video and music for pop music duet Young London
*Completed and released 4 Original singles to be released on Angel Arc LOVE Records
Staying very busy throughout the year of 2012.
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From "college hopping" to "club hopping" to "music production" to "video production"
From "sitting behind the scenes" to "dancing in the Foreground" back to "college hopping..."
few souls if any will ever travel the same very path as the soul in Tiger M. Gales.
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TIGER M - 2013
On August 13th, 2013, ten days before his 29th, Birthday, Tiger
made the conscious decision to continue music and video production...
And to return to the college he marched for his degree in Psychology 9 years in the past:
Darton College which had since become a four year educational establishment: Darton State College.
Entering with new knowledge and past experience, Tiger entered the college as he had not before...
as an online student enrolled in but one course to receive a pending double major.
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On September 15th, 2013, in celebratinon of the [then] upcoming Captol Records album "PRISM" released
and recorded by Pop Music Artist, Musician and Vocalist Katy Perry; Tiger composed, completed and remixed
the artist's first studio single, "ROAR" (publicaly released to terrestrial radio August 10th, 2013) [Augst = Tiger's Birth Month]
Tiger composed two remixes of the song: Katy Perry - ROAR (TIGER M GIFT Remix)
and Katy Perry Vs. B-Complex - Beautiful ROAR (TIGER M Mash-Up).
Katy Perry - ROAR (TIGER M GIFT Remix) was produced and released with a "quirky" cartoony sound
completed with over 90 percent original music production with minimal utilized sampling. The electronic house tune
was synced to a remixed version of the original Katy Perry - ROAR video with humorous edits and comedic adaptations.
The video remix received a mixed critical response.
Katy Perry Vs. B-Complex - Beautiful ROAR (TIGER M Mash-Up) lead Tiger to blend two original pre-existing
audio tracks from North America's "Capitol Records" and Europe's "Hospital Records." The twin continental blend
became a unique unorthodoxed underground sound. By boldly mixing the room-shaking Drum and Bass sounds of
Beautiful Lies by Artist and DJ B-Complex with the rattling drums and perky vocals of singer-songwriter Katy Perry;
Tiger shared his abilities as a versitile Producer and DJ. The "ROAR" video was remixed again to mixed critical response.
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On September 25th, 2013, Tiger recorded an original instrumental composition rightfully named "Fenna and Remy."
TIGER M - Fenna and Remy (Original Mix) was created as tribute to German-born DJ and music producer
Armin van Buuren, Erika van Buuren and and their two children: daughter and son "Fenna" and "Remy."
The song was released one day before European record company Armada Music completed celebrating Anthems
for A State of Trance [ASOT] 650: A popular trance and dance radio show broadcasted from the Netherlands.
Hosted by Armada Music label owner and 5 time DJ Magazine "Rank 1 DJ" Armin van Buuren; A State of Trance
accepted Tiger's musical tribute. Tiger's song "Fenna and Remy" was considered a canidate for the ASOT 650 Anthem.
Placed on Tiger's fourth SoundCloud Station promptly named "TigerMGales" and founded on September 23rd, 2013;
TIGER M - Fenna and Remy (Original Mix) received strong critical applause gaining a "Like" for every "Listen."
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Production continues as does the answer to the question...
"This Is TIGER M! =)"
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~ An Interlude... (or a Prelude...) 2 ~
And The Beat Goes On...
In the Year 2014, Tiger continued online class in Physics whilst touring the world and music production continued.
Producing a surplus of unreleased musical compositions and electronic music production dance beats the years prior,
Tiger decided to reaccess the year 2014 he'd title "Year of Preparation" and share with his trusted friends and teams.
April 24th, 2014, Tiger conducted a private release of a song single to close friends he'd made in the Entertainment Industry.
The Instrumental dance track received strictly positive responses from ALL selected listeners. Tiger. More than unique.
During his physical travel, he continued to explore Earth in the digital world where proverbial "High School" began for him:
Darton College. Twelve Years prior at 18, he had begun participation at the college and exited in 2004 after marching.
Eighteen years prior to Tiger's biological physical existence, Darton College had once been named Albany Junior College.
The Junior college had later become a Community College with the slogan "Daring To Dream In Color." And now...
The two year Community College had yet again evolved during Tiger's 12 Year hiatus outside his home city's walls.
Darton State College was now the new incarnation of the University System of Georgia and to Tiger -- it -- was -- LARGE! <3
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May 8th, 2014, Tiger halted all world travels and music production to reunite with his Family in his home city of Albany, Georgia.
Arriving in a speedy red rental car (Having hit 100 on the highway with haste to arrive on time) -- 15 minutes prior to the ceremony...
Tiger M. Gales graduated from the newly refined and 4-Year defined now-seemingly-other-planet-campus of Darton State College.
His Major Degree Received in The Applied Social Science of Psychology.
May 9th, 2014, Tiger cruised barely the Georgia Highway speed limit in that rented speedy red car taking in an Eternity.
The red rented mechanical body was returned to the business one of Tiger's fine physical friends in Georgia had suggested
an hour prior to plan. While present in his home state, Tiger decided to collect tangible physiological proof of his adventure.
May 10th, 2014, Music production resumed as did his scheduled and consistent Earth Travel.
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June 7th, 2014 Tiger began production of "TIGER M Original Music GIFT Mixes" Pre-Summer 2014
in order to celebrate Social Media Freedom in Modern Human Society and the Platonic Passion of Awesome Digital Audio!
...And to share the shape of one satisfied soul...
With...
The Multi-Universes.
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Part 3:
"Awe of he." =^_^=
June 28th, 2014, Tiger decided to create a fun Magical Birthday card for his friend in New Media Felicia Day:
Director, Writer, Producer and actress in her own series The Guild. Complimenting her continued success with a
Modified Wizards of The Coast Magic: The Gathering Card -- Tiger recognized that her birthday gift was a gift to he as well.
At 19 years old, Tiger's younger brother had been his instructor on how to play "Magic: The Gathering" and the two would
learn the game together ultimately participating in an official DCI Sanctioned Official tournament in Atlanta, Georgia.
Much like a Slumdog Millionaire crucified AND burned at stake to become a Casper friendly good "Ghost Writer" in an afterlife:
Tiger desired to share joy with an already amazing Earth via a channel that could not be accessed directly without honest intent...
The Soul. Essence of Emotions: Scientifically Stealthed.
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To Tiger, fellow gamer and home-schooled human Felicia Day's vocals provided in The Guild Audio - I'm The One That's Cool,
was instrumental (literally) in guiding the inspiration to create a brand new GIFT series.
Learning of Rhett and Link's Ear Buscuits Soundcloud Broadcast, for the very
The level 29 human being (Tiger) was enthralled to learn of a level 36 human being (Felicia Day) via audio and gaming likeness,
transfered into digital reality via compassionate communication -- brand new GIFT series for the Planet Earth to receive.
Platonic friendship helped to create a "passion project" born in the Outerspace worlds provided to Humanity via the Arts:
TIGER M "Us Gamers - Friendly Fun GIFT Card Set."
June 28th, 2014 Tiger began Magic Gift Card 1 of 100 "Us Gamers - Friendly Fun GIFT Card Set" rethinking the original
"We Gamers..." disregarding proper Earth's English language because, "Us Gamers..." was more authentic to his own (he)art.
In addition to the remix of the still to be publicly released "The Guild - I'm The One That's Cool (TIGER M GIFT Remix)"
new music was equally being produced and as Tiger's first official "Full Art Mix..." shared-and-rendered to existence...
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July 4th, 2014, Independence Day In The U.S.A. Tiger released an original TIGER M Mash-up:
TIGER M Mashup Media Mix - Frozen Eternity LIFE Unfrozen (Full Art Mix).
Also on the very same July 4th, Tiger created and released the second card in the
"Us Gamers - Friendly Fun GIFT Card Set:" Katy Perry's, Firework.
Although planned initially to be released Independence Day as well prior to a scheduled film viewing as a
third contribution to art and literature, Tiger decided to Postpone the release of the tenth eBook in his series
"TIGER M Follow Me Hyperlink Journal." Another date was set for the release of July 2014's Hyperlink Journal.
July 4th, 2014, Tiger made his scheduled appointment in an undisclosed location as promised,
to observe a group of artists' and developers art of filmmaking.
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October 3rd, 2016, Tiger M. Gales -- after a decade of time and study at more than five educational institutions -- decided
to return to Valdosta State University August 15th 2016 as strictly online with intention of full circle college continuation.
Throughout 2016; distribution process for over 500 songs and audio failed to be released until October 2016...
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F.I.L.,
DJ, TIGER M
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