Biography
BLACKSTEELZ is a collaboration consisting of One Man, One Woman EMF Black and ToniSteelz. EMF Black and ToniSteelz joined together to collaborate on a project like no other. Creating music for all genres, ages and races BlackSteelz has become a force to be reckoned with. BLACKSTEELZ sound cannot be defined. Both EMF Black and ToniSteelz respectfully bring an energy and aggression that has been lost in rhyme and love for the music. Both hailing from the streets of New York City, EMF Black (Queens) and ToniSteelz (Brooklyn) are ready to put their stamp on the game.
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ToniSteelz-The Woman, real name Glenda Martinez is of Garifuna Decent, a tribe based in Honduras, Central America. Born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn, Toni developed a style and edge like no other. She’s an Independent female with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Grinding on her craft for more than 10yrs she has accomplished plenty.
ToniSteelz- The MC. Winner of the Amateur night @ the Apollo high school series in 1995, to the Underground Music Awards 2004 nominee in 2 categories for Best New Original song and Best Hip Hop Group or Duo for "Throw Ya Handz Up", Toni has come a long way. Formerly known as "N'Finite", Steelz rocked the stage with the now defunct group Krusadaz being the only female in a five-man band as well as other underground artist that prevail today. Toni has worked with producers such as Taz of KutDaCheck Productions, Canei Finch and Raheim Beyah formerly of Czar Entertainment and several up and coming producers who are helping in branding that ToniSteelz sound. ToniSteelz is no stranger to the stage having performed in the E.A.R.S/Life Beat Showcases, Plug In U In Showcases, Get Your Buzz Up in venues such as, Blvd (Crash Mansion) NYC, Remote Lounge, NYC, Key Club, NJ, The Triad, NYC, Don Hills (NYC) and many more. ToniSteelz is currently developing a movement like no other in her venture with BLACKSTEELZ a One Man, One Woman collaboration and HOODCHICKS. Toni is loving the overall entertainment and grinding on the business side of things. Co-hosting the "Lounge n Listen" open mic with Dean "Mr. Dean" McNeil of M.E.D.A.L Enterprises and collaborating on the Artist Expression Music Showcase, as well as producing her own show the BlackSteelz and Friends Xmas Show sponsored by Toys 4 Tots…Toni has shown her determination and continuity in the game.
ToniSteelz-The Actress- "I've been putting my foot into acting since 2000 and if I do say so myself I'm nice" she says of her roles in various stage plays. She has worked Off Broadway Theater on "For Colored Girl's" as the AD (Assistant Director), "Of Mice and Men" as the Assistant to the Producer who wore many hats, "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood" as the ASM (Assistant Stage Manager), Unbound Theatre as the Stage Manager and have acted in "Manhattan Towers" a spoof comedy as well as played the principle lead actress in an underground autobiography film called "Lies of Blue", written by Lynne Forde. Toni also had the opportunity to direct a gospel stageplay "A Piece of Me" based on one's mans testimony of forgiveness written by Jermaine Smith. She is currently on a long run of “Ghetto Chronicles” a hip hop musical ensemble which is growing and gaining notoriety. It has been a long hard road for Toni but she has not and will not give up. Toni is currently writing and working on establishing both her budding businessess. Look for 4eva N'Finite Productionz in the near future!!!! BLACKSTEELZ IZ HERE! HOODCHICKS BABY!
Don (EMFinite Black) Williams- born in Queens, New York. At the age of 16 he was in a rap group dubbed FELLOWMAN, which consisted of two of his friends. Due to creative differences, he went to explore a solo career and was able to successfully open 3 shows in North and South Dakota for Cash Money’s own, Juvenile. EMFinite Black (EMF Black) formed his own crew from the New York area. Together they are called The MARXMEN.
Through his trial and tribulations in the music industry, he remains focused and acquired some knowledge of the business along the way. With this in mind, he does most of his bookings for various appearances. In the midst, EMF has been paving his way through the streets by appearing on up and coming DJ’s mix tapes such as Dj lexx, Dj Tores and is also making his rounds to labels and on the streets selling his mix tapes titled “Trialz & Tribulationz”.
From the New York underground circuits to other parts of the country, all has felt the presence of Every Man Fears Black (hence, EMF Black). What he calls “a mixed pot of gumbo”, because he would say that he’s LL Cool J because the ladies love him. Buckshot da BDI, because he keeps it gutter, and Slick Rick in as much, his tales are flashy. Whoever has seen his performances realized that they’ve been treated to hip-hop show the way it was meant to be and that is with passion and respect for the past. Added in his repertoire are his dancers dubbed the Blackettes.
True enough, EMFinite Black is the next best thing. But those unaware of will feel the wrath of his uncharted chambers. He shows diligence as of a hip-hop veteran and hunger of new artist. Therefore, whichever label embraces this talent from Queens will have the pleasure to unleash the beast out of its cage. It’s a promise; EMFinite Black will be a problem to the game.
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