In the present era of hip-hop, a time in which the industry is saturated with ring tone wonders and club created records, its rare that you leave listening to an album inspired. But Bay Area rap duo The Tones' debut album Dreamtalk does just that without compromising creativity, lyrical brilliance, and skillful and hypnotic production. Since hooking up in 2001, The Tones, who consist of rapper/singer Suhn and rapper/producer Retro, have finally released a full-length project on Plug Label. Prescribed for fans of Soul Village, Kanye, and Little Brother, the album is laced w… read more
In the present era of hip-hop, a time in which the industry is saturated with ring tone wonders and club created records, its rare that you leave lis… read more
In the present era of hip-hop, a time in which the industry is saturated with ring tone wonders and club created records, its rare that you leave listening to an album inspired. But Bay … read more
There are two artists called The Tones: 1. A hip-hop duo, 2. A mod-revival band from Surrey. 1. The Tones are progressive masters in the creation of soulful, honest hip hop in its most appealing form. Being compared to the likes of Blackstar, Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, De La Soul, Little Brother and even Mobb Deep, many might wonder how such a sound can be derived from the California Bay Area. This versatile duo consists of rapper-producer, Retro, and rapper-singer, Suhn. Since the group first formed in 2001, The Tones have toured with the likes of Common, Slum Village, Littl… read more
There are two artists called The Tones: 1. A hip-hop duo, 2. A mod-revival band from Surrey. 1. The Tones are progressive masters in the creation of soulful, honest hip hop in its most appe… read more
There are two artists called The Tones: 1. A hip-hop duo, 2. A mod-revival band from Surrey. 1. The Tones are progressive masters in the creation of soulful, honest hip hop in its most appealing form. Being compared to the likes of Bla… read more