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tony tigerstyle

don't let the smooth taste...get you f%ked up

About Me

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What's the business?!? Allow me to greet you as one of the last true b-boys. For those unknowledgeable to hip-hop, that's basically a solidier of street culture. I'm originally from the south-side of Chicago, Illinois. I grew up in an area called The QC. It's where The Rock (Rock Island, Il) and D Town (Davenport, IA) meet at the Mississippi River. Off and on, this is my fifteenth year residing in California. I love the Left Coast, especially Long Beach, but I must admit that I am still a midwesterner at heart. I grew up on the classic s..@% like BDP, Kane, Rakim, LL and a slew of other you should know. I am a emcee. A real one. I have to say that in today's dew rag wearing, gun toting, rap market. You might get me twisted. You won't come to one of MY joints and find me walking back and forth with my head down cupping the mic. Please. I move crowds period! SERIOUSLY, FROM 8 TO 80. I just try to represent pure expression man. NO corny frizzles or bulls%..!. In additon, I feel responsible as an artist to respect my craft and its connected cultures. The people. The boom and the bap..."and you don't stop!" You know, our purest way out! Hense, I can honestly say that I LOVE hip-hop. I take responsibilty for my lyrics and my actions. In short, I mean what I say, or I don't say anything at all. I do my thing with peace on the mind, but as Kane would say, "if a rapper tries to dis..." So, if you didn't now you do, and if you did then act like it. It's finally that time y'all! This man is Loooooong overdue! So keep your ears open, pull ya' shoes up, and get'cha neck ready!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/16/2005
Band Website: new site coming soon!!!
Band Members: http://www.wydublog.com/2007/10/underground-artist-spotlight -tony.html..

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my influences are life experiences, social dysfunction, and the ever constant flow of bullshit waiting to happen.
Sounds Like:
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tony tigerstyle- bio1991- Tony is introduced as a featured rapper on Teena Marie's Ivory release, 'Just Us Two" remixed by James Reese

1992- Tony makes cameo in Kid-N-Play classic feature, House Party 2.In addition, Tony begins recording his demo at world famous A&M Records under the tutilidge of producers James Reese and reknown engineer Booker.

1993- Tony is introduced as a performer via the Hip-Hop Hollywood night scene. He becomes most noted for his unique improvabilty on stage and becomes a key feature at Prince GlamSlam nightclub Los Angeles. There he performs weekly in various jam sessional with respected musicians such as Donnie Wyatt, Kipper Jones (writer for Brandy's hit 'Baby')and others.

1993(fall)- Tony collaborates with Don Cornelius Production on a new Hip-Hop fueled idea, which results in the Naughty By Nature Soul Train theme song. Tony assists Eric Casem of DCP bring a stronger prescence of Hip-Hop to the show's appearance. Tony becomes noted as a well-respected "freestyle/battle" emcee via the Lemert Circle rap circuit of Los Angeles.

1995- Tony does the World Famous Wake Up Show with Sway and King Tech. His crew the Supaheroz perform at Cal State University's Hip Hop Show along side Xzibit, Richie Rich, Five Footas, and Tha Liks. Later, does live session, and is featured with KRS-One, Ras Kass, Wc, and others on the show's 'Best Of....vol.3" Cd release.

1996-Tony's rough drafted single is given a positive review in Billboard magazine's Pop music section. The independent release, 'Girl Next Door' became a surprise hit in the Central, West Coast Hip-Hop, and East Division Dj record pools. Also that year, he releases, 'Contact Buzz' via Thump Street records. The single was featured on a compilation album entitled, 'Lyrical Assasins.'

1998-2000- Tony records numerous collaboration in Los Angeles and abroad. He and crew perform locally and abroad and gains following. Tony's crew, Tha Supaheroz, negotiate with Def Jam's West's Tina Davis.

2000-2001-Tony and crew disband. Tony returns to local and abroad underground rap competition circuit. He records first album, Rule of 72, and begins to leak singles into radio circulation primarily in the Central and Western record pool divisions.

2004- Tony becomes one of four finalist in EA Sport Livestyle Rap Competition. Tony is noted as a stand out despite not winning the competition, and noted as "an emcee to watch " in the local band circular OC Weekly.

2005- Tony becomes local performance favorite in the Long Beach and OC Hip-Hop circuit. Most noted appearances include DiPiazza's LB, The Rock Santa Ana (Battle of the Bands), Vault 350, Cohiba's nightclub, Live Bait (Club Cabana), Blue Cafe, and the world famous House of Blues (Anahiem). Later that year, Tony cameos as prisoner in independent film, 'Doing Hard Time,' featuring Boris Kudjoe and Sticky Fingers.

2006- Tony records second album, 'Live:from the middle of nowhere', and begins to market and promote the project as an independent release via internet and local radio.

Currently- Tony is in Kiel, Germany touring & recording new tracks with partner Dj Soulclap for their debut album as The Soul Occupants. The project entitled, 'Soul Brothers,' has quickly become a highly anticipated release featuring collaborations with Punch from EMC, Souleez (Germany), and many other surprise guests! He is also preparing for his third independent project entitled, 'Anthonology.' Both projects are due to release Fall of 2008.

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

past, present, future

"just a little self-psychosis tool I cooked up for enlightenment. have fun...share your thoughts." -tony tigerstyle First, imagine having a conversation with the you that you were ten years ago...In h...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:53:00 GMT

the ant story

Once a friend said to me, "Tony, you always seem so upspirited. I'm just not like that. How do you do it?" And, I have to admit, it was kinda shocking to hear this, cause inside I always feel like I'm...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:07:00 GMT

the myth

the human myth: we can't go without  (pfffffft!)first, let me say that everyone is human. I'm not trying give the impression that I'm some perfect dude without desires, but here's the difference:...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:54:00 GMT