Here’s a little story I got to tell....Born and raised in the diverse cultural mecca which is N.Y.C., this up and coming D.J. has clearly been influenced by the city in which he grew up in. Tone’s love for music began at an early age when he was exposed to a vast variety of music as a child. "My mom listed to a lot of classic soul and R&B, while my father listened to everything ranging from classical to country", he states. Tone started playing with records at the mere age of 13 and was largely influenced by the turntablism aspects of instrumental hip-hop. Tone began building his already large record collection as a young teen hitting up record spots at any chance he could get. One of the first records he purchased was Grandmaster Flash’s "The Message" and from the moment the needle hit the record, my man Tone was in love. Starting by DeeJaying parties for friends, his natural ability to move a crowd with his music was apparent. The reception he would receive when he would spin was inspiring and gave him the drive and passion to make the very music he carries with him today. DeeJaying parties was not enough, as time passed he decided he wanted more. He had met a local college radio DJ for Albany’s own 90.9 WCDB, who took unrecognized, raw, talent and put them on the air. Tone took the initiative and was asked to appear weekly, bringing the underground soulful flavors to Albany’s airwaves. Also appearing at various night spots, and bars, Tone held down the area with music, without question. Throughout the years, Tone met some other cats in the area who wanted to make a dent in the game. Unknown to him, there was already an established networking of artists taking place in his home town. Pitch Control Music. Pitch Control Music, or PCM is not a label, its not a management team, and its not a crew. It’s just an idea. No one connected, covered, or cared about 5ive 1ne 8ight hip-hop enough to start something like that. So they did. PCM is a molehill, an ejector seat, a network. And its here for you. Emcees. DeeJays. Beatsmiths. B-Boys. B-Girls. Dorks. Jocks. Skirts. Freaks. YOU. Over time, proving his extensive musical knowledge, professionalism, and loyalty time and time again, DeeJay Tone has become a mainstay of the PCM movement. Be sure to watch out for up and coming DeeJay Tone releases as well as releases from the entire Pitch Control Music Network.Bio Written By:D.M.C.
