T.O.N.Pair-A-Dice
Mic. Muscle Birthplace: Los Angelos CA Influences: His Mother, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Tupac Shakur, Redman, Wu Tang, Heltah Skeltah, Life in general
B Brown Birthplace: NW Washington D.C. Influences: Biggie Smalls, Redman, Wu Tang, Rakim, Ice t, Masta Ace
Ekue Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Influences: Rodney Jerkins (Dark Child), The Neptunes, Trendsedaz, Just Blaze, Rich Harrison, Timbaland, Underdogs, Noisia, Pendulum, Dre, Scott Storch, ... and many more
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About T.O.N.Pair-A-Dice “Hip Hop” is not simply a genre of music; it is a way of life. Masterfully created by musicians, artists, dancers, and visionaries with one common force guiding them, RHYTHM. T.O.N. is a pure creation of that essence. Raised in a world that rejected us, but now can’t get enough of us. We were the forgotten ones, and still the unfavorably known.
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THE ORIGINAL NOTORIOUS Established as a rap group in the mid 90's T.O.N. Entertainment LLC. has now grown to be a multi talented orginization, spanning from music to film and fashion. The ambition of CEO D'Artangnon M. Barnes I ( Mic. Muscle ) has lead the team down a path of growth and success. The three, Mic. Muscle (CEO/Artist/Writer/Producer/Designer), B. Brown (Artist/ Writer), Ekue (Producer/DJ/Engineer), came together in the Washington DC Metropolitan area but have taken their sound and style global. With hard hitting unique music, clever lyrical content, flawless delivery and innovative style, these three show no limitations and are destined for greatness in the world of entertainment.
About Mic. Muscle After a family tragedy he moved to Philadelphia for a short time with family. Once his mother could return to the east coast she picked up her son and moved back to Maryland where he grew up. Spending time with family out of state brought him in contact with hip hop at an early age. After falling in love with it he knew being an MC was his destiny. He wrote his first song at the age of 10 and formed his first rap group" Devastation". In 1989 he moved to Aspen Hill Md and formed the rap group formerly known as "Notorious". Once realizing that others had decided to use the same name years later he changed it to T.O.N. (The Original Notorious) and began the road to success. That road has been littered with tragedy and setbacks. Never-the-less, Mic. Muscle kept his focus and continued on his journey. Inducting his cousin B Brown into the fold proved to be THE move for the group. Now with Primary production by ekue and assistant production by High, T.O.N. is a powerhouse ready to take over. Music, fashion, film and business are the driving forces that fuel Mic. Muscles ambition. He will not rest until he reaches the top and beyond. http://myspace.com/theoriginalnotorious http://myspace.com/pairadicedmv
Hometown: Born in LA but representing the DMV Favorite Color: Purple on women or nature Favorite Food: BBQ Hobbies: Poetry, Movies, Golf, Video games, fashion, Music, Travelling Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington, Will Smith Favorite Actress: Selma Hayek Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rum Raisin Favorite Movie: There's like 20 tied for first lol Favorite Sport: Boxing, Football ( Redskins) and Golf are all tied for 1st lol
Q: What do you do when you're not doing music? A: The business side of things and i try to enjoy life
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a singer? A: Ever since i can remember
About B Brown Growing up most of his young life in Aspen Hill MD created strong and long standing ties with many individuals. Which is an attribute to his fun, outgoing personality. Joining T.O.N. in 1999 was a defining moment for the MC. Since that time he has blossomed into a written rhyme , freestyle specialist intent on bending the limits of verbal artistry. Film and television play a major role in B Browns present and future. Acting, directing and screenplays are a passion of his that will be realized by the public in the near future. Working side by side with Mic. Muscle on many projects is the secret to their in and out of studio success. B Brown AKA Omega Red BKA Diglexxx Elite lyricist and visionary.
Hometown: Aspen Hill Maryland Favorite Color: Red and Black Favorite Food: Maryland Crabs Hobbies: Movies, Drawing, Cooking Favorite Actor: Denzell Washington, Will Smith Favorite Actress: Belladonna Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Alomand Favorite Movie: Bad Boys II Favorite Sport: Football ( Redskins)
Q: What do you do when your not doing music? A: Kickin it with the fam
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a singer? A: Since the 6th grade
About Ekue Originally born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, he was involved in successful ventures throughout various genres of music since the age of 15. From first place in his high school battle of the bands to opening up for national acts and getting airplay on local radio stations, His dream was realized at an early age. Being introduced to an underground scene at 16, music became the only thing that mattered to him and changed him forever. Dazzled by the unique and amazing world of music he looked for ways to become more involved, self expressive, thus birthing his love for DJ'ing. But that still wasn't enough. Needing a deeper and more fulfilling outlet he turned to the life of Studio Production. With the help of some other creative minds this soon to be Super Producer ventured off into the world seeking his place in the realm of the greats. He quickly found himself in the Metropolitan DC area attending" Omega Studio's School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences" for audio engineering. Shooting to the top of his class and learning everything possible, he found himself gravitating to the world of Hip Hop, a more mainstream and fan-based genre. However instead of giving up one passionate love for the other he merged his knowledge of Electronic Dance and Hip Hop music, giving him a noticeable edge within his craft. In 2006 He was introduced to Mic. Muscle by a mutual friend. They quickly became close friends and business partners, making him a member of T.O.N.. The two quickly begin improving on Ekue's studio and creating Pair-A-Dice Sounds. In 2008 he released an album with world renowned jazz pianist "Marcus Johnson". The album titled "FLO (For The Love OF) Chill" merged jazz and down-tempo dance music in a way never done before. Showing once again he can do whatever he puts his mind to. Now with the release of T.O.N. Entertainments first LP Obnoxious scheduled for a 2009 release and opening for various Established artists as T.O.N.'s DJ and Producer, this extraordinary musician has proven he is one of a kind and ahead of the pack.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Food: Jimmy Johns Hobbies: Music, Watching Movies, Puzzles Favorite Actor: Ewan McGregor Favorite Actress: Evangeline Lilly Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Ben & Jerry's Fish Food Favorite Movie: Garden State Favorite Sport: Football. Go Redskins
Q: What do you do when your not doing music? A: There's something other than music... haha... I like to just chill and watch movies. I don't get much of a chance to get away from it.
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a singer? A: I grew up trying out different instruments since we were 3rd grade. I decided to make it my career in 2003 three when I went to Omega Studio's School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences.