L.A -born DJ Tone is now known for being the first DJ,Layzie Bone singed to his label Mo Thug Records and his regular gig as a DJ at several trendy LA Night Clubs. DJ Tone is most recognized in the hip-hop community after spending years hustling mix tapes on the streets of Los Angeles, transforming DJ Tone from a mix tape hustler to a household name. DJ Tone became a student of a craft that has been given world wide recognition – not to mention considered a legitimate skill. But the skills DJ Tone possesses go far beyond the spinning wheel of the turntable. DJ Tone is an artist. His talents began on the turntable, and that ultimately gained him his initial status as a Hip-Hop DJ. However, DJ Tone is a multi-faceted talent, in that he uses his craft to create new trends in music that shatter the limitations that are often placed on Hip-Hop artists. From his innovative style, to his second-to-none knowledge for choosing just the right crowd-pleasing sound, to his unparalleled mix tapes, DJ Tone exemplifies the spirit of the entrepreneurial-minded musician.
DJ Tone is one of the most sought after DJs on the urban scene and has worked with artists such as Bone Thugs N Harmony, E-40, Ice Cube, Big Caz, Big Sloan, Layzie Bone, to name a few. His first two compilation discs, 1996's Skin Tone Vol. I and 1997's The Streets R Talking Vol I both went street gold. The Frontline Soldiers Mix Tape Vol. I: is being released in 2006 on Mo Thug Records with The Mo Thug Soldiers MixTape Vol. I, his latest, following in 2007. The impact DJ Tone has had, and will continue to have, is immeasurable. Not only has he catapulted the status of being a DJ to an actual profession, he has also left his mark on the music industry. There is a steadily increasing demand by many of the industry’s top performers for DJ Tone’s guidance and expertise. DJ Tone then increased his popularity as Big Caz’s featured DJ on Bone Thugs N Harmony’s historically successful The Thugs Are Back Tour, he is constantly touring, selling out shows in 10,000 seat arenas and balancing his heavy schedule with his favorite and most demanding job: fatherhood. DJ Tone has far exceeded the expectations of his peers, critics and fans. His love for and careful nurturing of his immense talents have enabled him to represent the music industry in general, and Hip-Hop music in particular with class, individuality and an intensity that is unmatched in the music profession. He is diverse, steadfast and a flawless intuition about the dynamics of the music industry an industry that often predicates its level of success on enigmatic terms. DJ Tone is a musical talent. DJ Tone is a Hip-Hop heavy weight. DJ Tone is a genius.
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