A nostalgic hip hop artist.
Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) soared from obscurity into pop stardom in 1989 when his hoarse voice and unmistakable delivery made the song "Wild Thing" (using a sample from Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'") a massive hit. The song was co-written by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the second single smash, "Funky Cold Medina." The album Loc-ed After Dark became the second rap release ever to top the pop charts. Tone-Loc expanded his horizons into acting in 1992 and 1993, appearing a few times on the Fox sitcom Roc. He was also in the films Posse and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and in 1991 returned to recording with Cool Hand Loc. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi
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Tone-Loc plays classic West Coast hip-hop and old-school rap, recognized for his gravelly delivery and party anthems released on Delicious Vinyl.
His biggest commercial hits include the 1989 smash singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" from his debut album Loc-ed After Dark.
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