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Tone Stith

Antonio "Tone" Stith is an American R&B singer and songwriter signed to MNRK Records.

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Tone Stith
Born
Antonio Stith1

(1995-07-26) July 26, 1995
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2015–present
Labels
Websitetonestithmusic.com

Antonio "Tone" Stith (born July 26, 1995) is an American R&B singer and songwriter signed to MNRK Records.12

Early life

Stith was born and raised in New Jersey and raised in a musical family. He began playing the drums at three 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 Stith learned how to utilize production software and started pursuing a musical career when he was a teenager. He 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

Stith is known for co-writing Chris Brown's 2015 platinum single "Liquor" and the track "Make Love" from the Royalty album. On July 11, 2017, he released his debut album Can We Talk while he was co-signed by Drake.4

In 2021, Stith performed at the BET Awards 20215 and Victoria Monét's The Jaguar Tour as a supporting act in 2023.6 He was nominated for the Best New Artist at the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards.7 In 2022, he performed on stage at SXSW, Rolling Stone and Meta Creator House.89

On September 8, 2023, Stith released an extended play titled P.O.V under RCA Records.1011

Stith has worked with notable acts including 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, H.E.R., Quavo, Swae Lee, Bryson Tiller and more.1213 His single "Girls Like You" peaked at number 6 on Billboard's R&B charts.1415

Discography

Mixtapes

  • Can We Talk (2017)

EPs

  • Good Company (2018)
  • FWM (2021)
  • Still FWM (2021)
  • P.O.V (2023)16

Singles

  • "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)15
  • “SHUT UP” (2025)
  • ”FLY” (2025)

Albums

  • The Edge (2026)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2021 Soul Train Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated 7
References

References

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