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Anthony Terrell Smith (born March 3, 1966), best known by his stage name Tone Lōc (/ t oʊ n l oʊ k /), is an American rapper. [1] He is known for his raspy voice, his hit songs "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina", for which he was nominated for a Grammy Award, and for being featured in "We're All in the Same Gang", a collaborative single by the West Coast Rap All-Stars.
Funky Cold Medina" is a hip hop song written by Young MC, Matt Dike and Michael Ross, [1] and first performed by American rapper, actor and producer Tone Lōc. It was the second single from Tone Lōc's debut album, Lōc-ed After Dark (1989).
Tone Lōc's song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1989, only behind Paula Abdul's breakthrough hit "Straight Up". [3] It inspired at least two parodies (the Gilligan's Island-themed "Isle Thing" by "Weird Al" Yankovic, which was Yankovic's first rap parody; and "Child King" by Christian band ApologetiX). It eventually ...
On Feb. 21, 1990, Milli Vanilli won Best New Artist at the 32nd annual award ceremony, beating out acts Neneh Cherry, Soul II Soul, the Indigo Girls, and Tone Loc.
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Lōc-ed After Dark is the debut studio album by American rapper Tone Lōc. [2] [3] It was released on January 23, 1989, via Delicious Vinyl. [4]The album was produced by Matt Dike, Michael Ross, and the Dust Brothers.
Hosted by Brian McFayden, people first audition before three judges (Christopher Briggs, who also produced the show; rapper Tone Loc and singer Vitamin C) in four cities across the United States. Finalists were chosen based on the lie that they were the most likely to be able to parlay their win into a successful recording contract based on talent.