Tag Archives: Tone Da Boss

Exclusive Artist Review: Tone Da Boss – “Unfinished Business Vol. 2” G-Unit Mixtape Hosted By DJ Whoo Kid & DJ K Yung

Posted in Music Review by

Tone Da Boss has graced our platform almost more than any other artist among the Artist Reach galaxy, and one thing is for sure – the Iowa-based Hip Hop pioneer steps up his game every time in unprecedented proportions. Every subsequent release since the onset of his inception has proven to be that Tone as both a person and artist has continued to evolve and elevate far beyond the average independent artist. He has created a legacy with his versatile craft, and his most recent banger Unfinished Business Volume 2 is unwavering evidence.

Hosted by renowned DJs Whoo Kid & K Yung, this 19-track juggernaut is the perfect demonstration of today’s more modern aura of the mixtape kingdom – with the bars raised significantly higher than the quintessential industry standard that tends to fade just as fast as it breaks out. But Tone knows how to create a record that sustains longevity and staying power – proving he’s a standout among his calibre with his insatiable consistency, passion and unparalleled work ethics.

One example of the cleverness this record serves up is “What Up Gangsta (Remix)”, a charismatically upbeat shout-out track that delivers plot twists that lead into clever renditions of 50’s In Da Club among other remix beats. This track diligently encapsulates Tone’s ability to borrow something and turn it into something thing completely his own. The theatrical elements of this banger are executed brilliantly and it’s the type of song you could easily re-listen to without any sense of boredom or repetition.

Another hot commodity on this record is the go-hard number “Gangsta Shit”, accompanied by an undisputed and unwavering banger beat. This one bumps and grinds. Definitely at the top of his game lyrically on this release, Tone brings his signature sound to the forefront. He comes out swinging on this one and brilliantly incorporates production additives that make this track a complete standout among the mixtape’s high energy complex.

Another track worth noting is the more subtle and hauntingly ominous “Keep It A Buck”. A track with a laid back atmosphere but doesn’t stray from the unprecedented energy that is known among Tone’s distinctive style. This number merges flawlessly into subsequent track “Stomp” which delivers a flow that delves into a more self aware lyrical concept along with a shift change in beat structure and mood that not only works smoothly, but also demonstrates Tone’s ability to transition his anthemic approaches without straying far from his source material at the song’s foundation. He’s the captain of this record and helms each dynamic with ease, making his high above average ability seem effortless in its own right. Tone is a visionary with his music and Unfinished Business Volume 2 is all the proof you’ll need.

Tone Da Boss lives up to his name and will never disappoint. Fans of the artist will find this record among his best while newcomers to his discography will easily convert to a fan upon first listen – as well as be enticed to dive deeper into his discography altogether. Give this banger a listen.

Listen now:

Social Media:

©️ Artist Reach, LLC | ASCAP | All Rights Reserved

Exclusive Interview: Tone Da Boss

Posted in Album, Careers, Hip Hop, Indie, Music Review, Press Release, Rap by

We recently reviewed Tone Da Boss’s collab album Tone Death and insisted on following it up with another feature for the rising artist. The Iowa-based Rapper has graced our platform multiple times since we’ve gotten to know him, and his fresh modern take on an old school Hip Hop approach is one of the many factors that makes him a standout of his calibre in the industry; proving that he’s not only an effective artist – but an innovative one as well. Tone Da Boss on top of being a solidified Rapper and recording artist also wears many other industry hats including Promoter, Podcast Host, Web Designer, Manager, and is currently the CEO of independent music label/collective T1 Entertainment, an entity he also uses to self-distribute and self-publish his own releases.

Since his inception into the market, Tone Da Boss has amassed an impressive and dedicated following both online and organically through insatiable hard work within his music scene; putting out a vast array of next level releases and collaborations that has taken his name to new heights in the industry and continues to grow. He’s one of the faster growing artists in the market and when you take a listen to one of his releases, it’s immediately apparent as to why he holds that status. That being said, we got the chance to sit down with Tone Da Boss to pick his brain with some exclusive interview questions regarding his past, present and subsequent future to let us and our audience know just what we might be able to expect in the shortcoming, and to also get to know him better as well.

•How long have you been active under your artist name?

Tone Da Boss has been reactivated since 2021. I dropped an album in 2015. And did a great run prior to that in the group Big Bang for a few years. But after the 2015 album I took a break from music to focus on my family, helping the community and developing new artist by starting my promotions and management company T1 Entertainment.

•What music scene/city do you currently represent?

Cedar Rapids, IA. I was born in Chicago but Iowa is my home and is what I represent in the fullest. It’s where I found my sound, developed life long friendships, started my family and am building my empire.

•The pandemic really threw a wrench into the live music experience and for artists altogether. How has it affected you and your career (if at all)?

The pandemic surprisingly is what Jumpstarted my career. That time at home and seeing people lose their loved ways showed me how short life really is and how much we take for granted. I was once only a family, and a team player but now I am an individual, with my own goals dreams and aspirations. I walked away from my 6 figure career, I got divorced, and I found my love for being an artist again.

•What are some of your music influences?

50 Cent, Ludacris, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Tupac, T.I., Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne and Drake. You can hear a lot of their styles and influences built into to mine musically, but they actually influence me more on the business side. The empires they built, getting Artist under them and elevating their careers. Still being moguls after so much time in the game but finding other ways to generate revenue streams outside of music.

•What kind of concepts do you tend to write about as an artist? Shine some light on that.

My music ranges I try to not get boxed in, and I always wanna push the limits or do the things people say we shouldn’t. So I got songs where I go in detail about my divorce and depression, then I have songs where I experiment with Rock and genre blending. My favorite concepts to rap about tho tend to be street gangster music. Although now I consider myself a family and business man, I love reflecting on my time in Chicago and writing emotions down of things I’d do if I still lived there or how’d I’d react to certain situations if I wasn’t in the blessed position I’m in now.

•If you could put together a dream show or tour, what artists would be on the bill?

Young Money vs The Roc – Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye with Rihanna, and then I would be the opener

•When is your next release coming out?

Black Friday, November 26th. It’ll mark one year from the previous release I had with Silence titled “Tone Death” and premier my alter ego Black Ricardo. My solo album prior to that was Antonio, reflecting On a broken man trying to be set free. The Black Ricardo album will be the flower that blossomed and the Caterpillar that went into a Cacoon and emerged into a butterfly.

•What’s in store for you for the rest of 2022 and going into 2023? Give us the goods.

2022 has been the biggest year for me as an artist. My song Give Me My Ring was chosen by the Golden State Warriors to be in their Championship celebration video and the Chicago Sky Womens Basketball team did the same for the WNBA. The Black Ricardo album shows the growth in me as an artist and human and has major features on it including a record with Multiplatinum recording artist Trippie Redd. And before we get into Black Ricardo I’m dropping a free online G-Unit mixtape hosted by Dj Whoo Kid. That’s just on the Artist side. It is also going to be the biggest year for my company who just successfully ran Iowa Summer Jam for the 5th year but also introducing the first ever Iowa Music Awards Sunday October 30th honoring artist of all genres.

• Check out Tone Da Boss’s collab record Tone Death here: https://album.link/us/i/1591626323

•Read our review of Tone Death here: https://artistreachofficial.com/2022/08/13/exclusive-artist-review-silence-tone-da-boss-tone-death-collab-lp/

•Check out Tone Da Boss’s exclusive album Antonio here: https://album.link/us/i/1564610414

•Read our review of Antonio here: https://artistreachofficial.com/2021/04/24/exclusive-artist-review-tone-da-boss-antonio-the-album-lp/

©️ Artist Reach, LLC | ASCAP | All Rights Reserved

Exclusive Artist Review: Silence & Tone Da Boss – “Tone Death” Collab LP

Posted in Album, Careers, Hip Hop, Indie, Mixtape, Music Review, Press Release, R&B, Rap by

Hailing from the cityscapes of the Cedar Rapids, IA scene, rising rappers Silence and Tone Da Boss have been pioneering the Hip Hop realm since their inceptions into the market – both putting out an array of releases over the years that have put them on the map in several arenas of the Rap world and beyond. Now with both artists taking the helm on this latest release, Silence & Tone Da Boss’s collab record Tone Death proves that both standalone artists are also a force to be reckoned with.

Implementing an innovative and modern twist on an old school Hip Hop signature sound, this 10-track juggernaut showcases both rappers in a way that parallels their performance and production value effectively and dynamically. Both artists shine very bright lights on their best musicianship factors and essentially set the bar even higher for today’s more modern Hip Hop collaborations. Opening track and anchor single “Who Wants The Smoke” is a perfect example of this, setting the tone for the rest of the record in a way that reels you in from the very first listen. Tone Da Boss and Silence blast right into the chorus hook right out the gate, exchanging lines, hooks, verses and essentially tag team this number altogether. It’s a song with very high energy and feels like a solid punch in the gut with its in-your-face approach and charismatic sensibility. Tone Da Boss in his known fashion explodes into his verse bars with his knack for prestigious word precision and high energy execution – delivering an intense performance that touches on several elements of his originality and familiarity as an artist. Silence emerges into his bars and measures with a solid flow that diligently showcases his lyrical cleverness and vocal presence. He’s a perfect compliment to Tone Da Boss’s approach and it’s apparent throughout this record that both artists challenge each other as well as the tracks play out. But it’s not a competitive nature, it’s more along the lines of getting each artist to set the bar higher – and they do exactly that, quite well I might add.

Another notable number on this record is “Summertime (feat. EMDUBAI)”, a track that does justice to the title and adds additional layers of versatility when compared to some of the other tracks on this album. Featuring a melodic piano progression and dangerously catchy chorus hook, this more R&B-oriented number brings out refreshing angles for both rappers and implements a more ambient atmosphere. Silence especially showcases his ability to sing his own hooks, reminiscent to other artists like Drake, Lil Wayne and others in the game that do the same with or without the necessity of a feature artist. Regardless, this track’s chorus will relentlessly stick in your head. Tone Da Boss also brings out a different side of himself on this number, touching on a more hypnotic flow and textures with his use of syllables and word placement. You can tell he goes over the fine details very closely, something a lot of today’s modern rappers tend to lack in several areas. But precision is definitely this song’s most notable highlight, and will easily stand out as one of your favorites on this record.

One more highlight on this LP is “Mirror Mirror”, another single accompanied by an official music video with colorful production value. This clubbing track’s hypnotic beat is effectively raw and really leaves room for both rappers to throw down their verses in a way that serves up the heat without any distractions or post production tricks. The verses on this track are especially coherent and cleverly executed with its concept. It’s a club-goer’s anthem in every sense, bringing forth the vibes, aura and atmosphere of your favorite hotspot on a Friday night – but executed much more intelligently when it comes to the lyrical angle. If you’re looking for a track that goes hard with the bumps and grinds, then this is one you’ll never forget.

Tone Death is the perfect gateway record for discovering both rappers if you don’t already know who they are. Tone Da Boss & Silence are stand-alone rappers with their own impressive discographies and versatile vocal approaches that have been grinding in the scene for years. That’s why this collaboration is such a powerful one – it diligently proves that they can put a strong release together that not only brings out their best performances individually, but also spotlights their chemistry as a team effort as well. The rap game is full of modern collabs, but this is one that you honestly have to hear to believe. It delivers that modern feel while also implementing old school flavors that not only make it relevant, but nostalgic as well. This is a must-hear in every regard.

•Listen: https://album.link/us/i/1591626323

©️ Artist Reach, LLC | ASCAP | All Rights Reserved

Exclusive Artist Review: Mr. Anderson & Tone Da Boss – “Finally” Album/LP

Posted in Album, Careers, Hip Hop, Indie, Music Review, Press Release, Rap by

Every once in awhile we run into a collaboration effort that is completely innovative and next-level. This is one of those rare moments. Comprised of songwriter/producer Kel Anderson (Mr. Anderson) and rising rapper Tone Da Boss, 8-track juggernaut ‘Finally’ is a prominent collaboration and collective project that pushes the boundaries of innovation while still embracing those very crucial musical angles that made Hip Hop the evolving genre it is today. It’s a record that dares to be different, but really knows how to balance its originality and familiarity in a way that can easily appease any Hip Hop fan and even recruit some new ones who may (or may not) have been accustomed to the versatile world of the genre.

And that’s what makes ‘Finally’ the gem it really is – it diligently combines all of these crucial angles by eclectically constructing an original catalogue of tracks that effectively showcase both collaborators all while meshing together the same elements to blend it into something dynamic and wholesome. It’s the best of many worlds brought together by two evolving artists that have the same affection for passion. Mr. Anderson boastfully compiles each track from scratch with his distinctive beat structures and a multifaceted writing style that regularly conjures up many different textures as the album plays out. Opening title track “Finally” (feat. Alisabeth von Presley & Krayzie Bone) really touches on this structure and really comes out swinging on this record from start to finish. Tone Da Boss lays down some clever bars with his distinctively charismatic vocal style that brilliantly dances between subtlety and lyrical outbursts. Feature artist Alisabeth von Presley serves up very strong melody choices in the choruses and really adds a layer of atmosphere that gives this song a soulful aura. Krayzie Bone (most known from prominent 90s group Bone Thugz N Harmony) delivers a fresh flow during his verse that is well recognized among his work with Bone Thugz. His fast and driven vocal style lends an additional energy factor to the song which gives the ominously haunting and melodic beat a dynamically visceral edge. Overall, this track sets the tone for the rest of the album and will easily get every listener to invest into the rest of what’s to come.

Another notable song is “Put Me In The Ground”, which is undoubtedly one of the catchiest tracks on the record. Tone Da Boss straight up kills it on this banger and really enhances the listening experience with the chant-worthy chorus. Mr. Anderson also shines very brightly on this track, bringing forth another atmospheric beat that brilliantly parallels Tone’s vocal delivery in a way that is effective and innovative. One more song that needs a mention is “Midwest Hyphy”, a more upbeat track with Tone Da Boss utilizing several different voices and vocal projections. This track bumps and grinds with another crafty beat structure with Mr. Anderson at the helm of its fruition. These are some of the most clever measures on the album and really puts a crucial spotlight onto Tone Da Boss’s ability as a rapper. Both collaborators on this song are at the top of their game and their ability to showcase that is made very apparent. Overall, ‘Finally’ covers more ground in 8 songs than most other artists do in their entire discography. There’s no gimmicks, no sense of rushing and Mr. Anderson’s attentiveness to detail is strongly evident throughout the album’s duration while Tone Da Boss just comes out swinging with every bar and hook he conjures.

If this is your first time hearing either one of these artists, then this gem will entice you to dive deep into both of their careers. ‘Finally’ captures the authenticity and artistic merit that every artist should have at some point in their career, but Mr. Anderson and Tone Da Boss would be a ridiculously tough act to follow if you were to go against them in that regard. They also happened to obtain it in a way that is not only innovative, but next-level altogether. This is an album you would be foolish to sleep on. You can get your copy now on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and several other digital music streaming platforms.

Connect/Listen:

© Artist Reach, LLC | ASCAP | All Rights Reserved