Tone Stith

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Tone Stith
Born
Antonio Stith[1]

(1995-06-26) June 26, 1995 (age 28)
Marlton, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Drums
LabelsRCA
Websitetonestithmusic.com

Antonio Stith (born July 26, 1995), known professionally as Tone Stith, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer signed to RCA Records.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

Stith was born and raised in New Jersey, and raised in a musical family. He began playing the drums at 3 years old, and also learned the piano and guitar. His family encouraged his musical abilities, with his mother helping him learn to sing after overhearing him singing along to a song on a DVD of a Tyler Perry play.[3] He learned how to utilize production software and started pursuing a musical career when he was a teenager. Stith formed the group SJ3 in high school, which attracted the interest of music executive Jas Prince, the driving force behind Drake's early career, when he was in his teens.[3] With Prince's support, Stith began a solo career.[1]

Career[edit]

Tone Stith is known for co-writing Chris Brown's 2015 platinum single "Liquor" and the track "Make Love" from the "Royalty" album. On 11 July 2017, Stith released his debut album "Can We Talk" while he was co-signed by Drake.[4] In 2022, Stith performed on stage at SXSW, Rolling Stone and Meta Creator House.[5][6]

On 8 September 2023, Stith released an extended play under RCA Records titled P.O.V.[7][8] Stith has worked with notable acts including 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, H.E.R., Quavo, Swae Lee, Bryson Tiller and more.[9][10] His single "Girls Like You" peaked at No. 6 on Billboard R&B Charts.[11][12]

In 2021, Tone Stith performed at the BET Awards 2021[13] and Victoria Monét's The Jaguar Tour as a supporting act in 2023.[14] He was nominated for the Best New Artist at the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards.[15]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums & EPs[edit]

  • "Can We Talk" (2017)
  • "Good Company" (2018)
  • "FWM" (2021)
  • "Still FWM" (2021)
  • "P.O.V" (2023)[16]

Singles[edit]

  • "Light Flex" (2018)
  • "Devotion" (2020)
  • "FWM" (2021)
  • "Like the First Time" (2021)
  • "Something in the Water" (2021)
  • "I Don't Wanna" (2021)
  • "B.E.D" (2022)
  • "Girls Like You" (2023)[17]
  • "I Need You" (2023)[12]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2021 Soul Train Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated [15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Kellman, Andy. "Tone Stith". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  2. ^ "TONE STITH RELEASES NEW EP P.O.V". RCA Records. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b D'Amour, Zon (6 October 2023). "Tone Stith's "P.O.V" on love, relationships and the music industry". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  4. ^ Johnson, Cherise (28 July 2017). "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TONE STITH, THE R&B SINGER IMPRESSING DRAKE". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  5. ^ Parker, Bryan (30 March 2022). "Tone Stith turns up the heat for an intimate SXSW performance at the Creator House". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  6. ^ Peters, Mitchell (19 March 2022). "Tone Stith Dishes on Viral Track 'FWM,' What He's Learned From H.E.R. & More at SXSW 2022: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  7. ^ Malachi, JuJuan (6 October 2023). "TONE STITH IS REVITALIZING THE ART OF BABY-MAKING R&B". Blavity. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  8. ^ Ju, Shirley (29 September 2023). "Tone Stith Talks R & B, Billboard Red Carpet, Favorite Memory With Chris Brown, Latest EP 'P.O.V' and More". The Fox Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  9. ^ Alysse, Bianca (14 December 2018). "R&B Newcomer Tone Stith on His Greatest Accomplishment & Michael Jackson's Influence". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  10. ^ Ju, Shirley (21 October 2022). "Tone Stith: Here To Keep R&B Alive". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  11. ^ Samuels, Keithan (26 July 2023). "Tone Stith's 'Girls Like You' Enters Top 10 on Billboard". Rated R&B. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  12. ^ a b RnB, Thisis (10 August 2023). "TONE STITH RELEASES SMOOTH NEW SINGLE " I NEED YOU"". ThisisRnB. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  13. ^ Mamo, Heran (28 June 2021). "All the 2021 BET Awards Performances Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  14. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (8 September 2023). "Who Is Opening Victoria Monét's 'The Jaguar Tour?'". Uproxx. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  15. ^ a b Grien, Paul (2 November 2021). "H.E.R. Is Top Nominee at 2021 Soul Train Awards; Maxwell & Ashanti to Receive Special Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  16. ^ Major, Micheal (8 September 2023). "Tone Stith Releases New EP 'P.O.V'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  17. ^ Major, Micheal (30 June 2023). "Tone Stith Releases New Single 'Girls Like You'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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