Discovering new artists is rewarding. It takes just that one song for me to want to deep dive into the musician’s catalogue. I’ve had the pleasure of watching this next artist develop over the last few years. The hardwork and dedication is inspiring. Introducing Tone.
I was first introduced to the Cincinnati-born rapper’s music in 2018 on SoundCloud. I was captivated by his lyrical ability and the content he discussed in his earlier music. He takes a unique approach to creating music as he finds an instrumental and lets the song come to him. During 2020, Tone did as many musicians have done during the pandemic, took time to create new music. He released an EP entitled Sanctified Royalty, a body of work that emerged from the current civil unrest, with his hit single ‘I Can’t Breathe’ becoming a fan favorite.
This week, Tone released his latest single ‘My Time Is Now’ on the rapper’s birthday. The anthemic track is reminiscent of Drake’s Laugh Now, Cry Later, as Tone raps with something to prove. “It’s deeper than music. I’m at a point in my life where I evolved so much, it’s time to collect what’s mine,” the rapper stated speaking of the song title’s significance. The hook is catchy and the buildup to the heavy hitting bass will sure please listeners.
The future is promising for the up and coming artist. Citing influences from J.Cole and Drake, Tone is showing fans he is the one to look out for in the future. He is readying a new project to be released during the Summer featuring this track and another single, “Winnin”. Stay tuned for more Tone in the future.
My Time Is Now (inspired by song of same name)
Been perfecting my craft
Before getting the cheese
Studied the pen
Now it flows with the ease
No slacking now
No time for a sleaze
If this here’s a rap
I swear it’s a tease
It’s sickening who’s listening
I didn’t even sneeze
I’m warming up
No time to freeze
I’m well mannered
I do this to please
Thank you, thank you
You’re far too kind
So many times been caught in a bind
I just pressed forward no need to rewind
the coast is clear
It’s time to unwind
No need to worry
I swear I’m fine
What’s right now
I say it’s my time
A bunch of Mufasas
They swear I’m lyin’
When it comes to rules
I swear I’m defying
Since the beginning
Been focused on winning
Momentum is ending
They focused on trending
Hmm
I thought the words was a given
The ink no joke
No I’m not kidding
Marvel in my success
Cuz I Wanda your vision
People try to cut deep
I call it incision
Got patched up
And I’m still not quitting
Got some tricks up my sleeve
Just a few additions
Nothing’s impossible
And that’s on my mission