Tone-Loc
b. Anthony T. Smith, 3 March 1966, Los Angeles, California, USA. Tone-Loc, whose stage name is derived from his Spanish nickname, Antonio Loco, is a tongue-in-cheek Los Angeles artist. His hoarse raps boast of incredible personal sexual allure, allied to a background of smooth jazz, soul and blue beat. His debut album featured the two worldwide 1990 hits, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Funky Cold Medina’, both built on sparse rock samples. The songs were written by Marvin Young, aka ... ...
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