SILVERSPRING CRESCENT (named after the Scarborough neighborhood where TONA & the team worked on this album), is a seamless collection of songs that tell of TONA’s experiences and thoughts on ‘Sex, Drugs, and Hip Hop’. It is a story of evolution and realization.

“I set out to create something that was honest…uncensored. I definitely want to give people music to party to, but also music to spark thought and emotion. I’m a very private person, but I decided to go a little deeper.” – TONA

TONA is known for his lyrical abilities and rich production. He does not shy away on SILVERSPRING CRESCENT, and delivers, hit after hit.
The album is produced entirely by Toronto’s own, super producer, Rich Kidd, and Executive Produced by TONA and Richie Hennessey. Art and photography by H for HuDesigns.

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/silverspring-crescent/id654806197?ls=1

SILVERSPRING CRESCENT TRACKLIST
01. Hennessy Thoughts
02. Supersonic
03. Celebration feat. Richie Hennessey
04. Weed & Alcohol
05. She Can Get It
06. Nympho
07. Get Away
08. Where The Love Go
9. Blue Shield
10. Lost
11. Darkest Dayz
12. Miracles

SILVERSPRING CRESCENT PROMOTIONAL VIDEO:

THE SOURCE MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHTS TONA:

http://thesource.com/2013/05/30/international-spotlight/

TONA – NYMPHO (Official Video)

TONA – LOST (Official Video)

TONA – BLUE SHIELD (Official Video)

TONA – WEED & ALCOHOL (Official Video)

TONA – HENNESSY THOUGHTS (Official Video)

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“Shawty got a big ol’ butt,” declares the MMG rapper over a sample of E.U.’s 1988 hit “Da Butt.”

Juicy J gets a girl “pregnant in her throat” and Nicki shouts out cellulite on her fast and furious verse. “I’ma shake this shit ’til I graduate,” she spits.

Listen to “Clappers” below and stream Wale’s entire album The Gifted on iTunes in advance of its June 25 release.

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He is also featured on four upbeat songs including “Happy” and the title track. CeeLo Green guests on the Pharrell-produced “Scream” and there are several appearances from the loveable Minions.

“I think there was a real determination for the through-line and synthesis for this to be a cohesive body of work, and not just songs that contribute to the film,” said Pharrell.

Stream the entire album below courtesy of BuzzFeed.

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“If 1 Million records gets SOLD and billboard doesnt report it, did it happen? Ha. #newrules #magnacartaholygrail Platinum!!! VII IV XIII,” tweeted Hov.

He is referring to the one million copies of his upcoming album Magna Carta Holy Grail that Samsung Mobile purchased to give out for free to Samsung Galaxy users on July 4. There is speculation as to whether the units will be counted by SoundScan and reflected on the Billboard charts.

He also shouted out about his fellow MCs who are creating their own lane. “Kanye West ‘lead single’ projected on buildings worldwide #newrules #magnacartaholygrail,” he wrote.

His Roc Nation signee J. Cole debuted his album Born Sinner via an iPhone app. “J Cole app for listening session. Don’t talk just listen..#newrules,” said Hov, adding, “Wale up next week #newrules.”

Jay-Z’s game-changing album features production from Timbaland, Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell. It will be available to the public three days after its July 4 release to Samsung users.

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“Bring the noize when we run upon dem,” she raps on the drum-heavy record, produced by Switch and Surkin.

“It was written in lots of different circumstances, but I guess it’s coming out at a time where I think in America it’s kinda cool to hear something like this,” M.I.A. told Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1. “It’s in keeping with what I released before, so I’m gonna gradually ease people into the new sound as the album goes on.”

Her fourth album Matangi is due this fall on N.E.E.T./Interscope. “I’ve given up at this point,” she said of the oft-delayed project. “I was literally just kinda gonna start making records and putting them out from the bedroom straight on the Internet. This is my last stab at it.”

The video will premiere June 21 on Noisey.com, and she will perform three club dates leading up to the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago on July 21.

Listen to M.I.A. “Bring the Noize” below.

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“I was sent here for you/ We were made to love/ You were sent for me too,” he croons over the clanging beat, while Kimbra lends her vocals.

Legend’s fourth solo album Love in the Future, co-produced by West and Tozer, is due September 3.

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“I am so happy to announce my new single ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ – Luv ya,” tweeted the 32-year-old singer, who starred in the Tony Award-winning musical “Fela!”

She posted a 30-second clip of the song’s instrumental on YouTube, while the full track is set to debut on June 24.

The song represents a “new era” and “new sound” for Williams, who will release her fourth solo album on eOne Music later this year.

“I want to thank you all for your patience and love! I am so excited for you guys to hear what I have cooked up with @HarmonyBOE,” she added.

Her previous album, Unexpected, was released in 2008 on Music World/Columbia Records and spawned the dance hit “We Break the Dawn.”

Watch the teaser for “If We Had Your Eyes” below.

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Due July 2, Joe’s new album DoubleBack: Evolution of R&B is an ode to classic R&B and features appearances from Fantasia and Too $hort, plus production from Stargate and DOA.

Listen to the remix and see the tracklisting below.

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In the in-depth interview, which took place over the course of three days, West opened up about his music and personal life including his girlfriend Kim Kardashian and their soon-to-be daughter. He also touched on some of the controversial moments in his career such as the Taylor Swift debacle at the VMAs and his comments about former President George W. Bush.

West has adopted a simpler lifestyle, which is reflected on Yeezus and in his wardrobe. “I’m a minimalist in a rapper’s body,” says ‘Ye, who cringes when reflecting on his past fashion choices.

But his ego remains in tact. “Respect my trendsetting abilities,” declares West, who likens himself to Steve Jobs. “Once that happens, everyone wins. The world wins; fresh kids win; creatives win; the company wins.”

He admits to not having any regrets. However, when asked if his apology to Taylor Swift was sincere, he says that peer pressure made him do it.

Read highlights from the candid interview below.

On the Grammys: “I don’t know if this is statistically right, but I’m assuming I have the most Grammys of anyone my age, but I haven’t won one against a white person. But the thing is, I don’t care about the Grammys; I just would like for the statistics to be more accurate.”

On speaking up for Justin Timberlake: “I remember when both Gnarls Barkley and Justin [Timberlake] lost for Album of the Year, and I looked at Justin, and I was like: ‘Do you want me to go onstage for you? You know, do you want me to fight?’”

On apologizing to Taylor Swift: “Yeah, I think that I have like, faltered, you know, as a human. My message isn’t perfectly defined. I have, as a human being, fallen to peer pressure.”

On whether his pain has influenced his art: “Great art comes from great artists. There’s a bunch of people that are hurt that still couldn’t have made the album that was super-polarizing and redefined the sound of radio.”

On when he knew he was going to be famous: “I knew when I wrote the line ‘light-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson’ [from the song 'Slow Jamz'] I was going to be a big star. At the time, they used to have the Virgin music [stores], and I would go there and just go up the escalator and say to myself, ‘I’m soaking in these last moments of anonymity.’ I knew I was going to make it this far; I knew that this was going to happen.”

On Dead Prez’ influence: “Before, when I wanted to rap, my raps sounded like a bit like Cam’ron; they sounded a bit like Mase; they sounded a bit like Jay-Z or whoever. And it wasn’t until I hung out with Dead Prez and understood how to make, you know, raps with a message sound cool that I was able to just write ‘All Falls Down’ in 15 minutes.”

On Kim Kardashian: “I’m the type of rock star that likes to have a girlfriend, you know? I’m the type of soul that likes to be in love and likes to be able to focus. And that inspires me.”

On why he does not appear on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”: “You know, the amount of backlash I got from it is when I decided to not be on the show anymore. And it’s not that I have an issue with the show; I just have an issue with the amount of backlash that I get. Because I just see like, an amazing person that I’m in love with that I want to help.”

On becoming a father: “One of the things was just to be protective, that I would do anything to protect my child or my child’s mother. As simple as that. … I just don’t want to talk to America about my family. Like, this is my baby. This isn’t America’s baby.”

On working with Rick Rubin: “I’m still just a kid learning about minimalism, and he’s a master of it. It’s just really such a blessing, to be able to work with him. I want to say that after working with Rick, it humbled me to realize why I hadn’t—even though I produced Watch the Throne; even though I produced Dark Fantasy—why I hadn’t won Album of the Year yet.”

On his fashions from five-to-seven years ago: “Yeah, kill self. That’s all I have to say. Kill self.”

On his place in pop culture: “I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means. I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of Internet, downtown, fashion, culture. Period. By a long jump. I honestly feel that because Steve has passed, you know, it’s like when Biggie passed and Jay-Z was allowed to become Jay-Z.”

For the full interview, visit NYTimes.com.

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Wearing shades and a patterned suit, Ursh commanded the stage with a swagged-out set, complete with a band, booty-shaking dancers, and some James Brown moves.

Watch him work up a sweat with his funky performance.

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