Tony K

Tony K
Tony K in 2016
Background information
Birth name Tony Khnanisho
Also known as Tone
Born Kirkuk, Iraq
Genres Hip hop, R&B, Pop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter
Years active 2005–present
Labels Unsigned
Associated acts Royce Da 5'9", Kurupt
Website www.tonykofficial.com

Tony Khnanisho, better known by his stage name Tony K, is an American rapper, record producer, and songwriter.[1][2]

Early life and education

Tony and his family immigrated to Detroit, Michigan from Baghdad, Iraq in 1991 escaping what was then the Persian Gulf War. Very early on Tony K was surrounded by music. His father and uncle were both musicians and his mother a singer. He was introduced to Hip Hop at a young age, through listening to the likes of 2pac, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G. and Nas.[3] Tony K started rapping and producing at only 13 years old. He was inspired to start after hearing the 2Pac song "Changes".[4] In 2005 Tony teamed up with a local friend by the name of "Peleboy," and together they released what would be their first independent musical release, titled "Partners In Crime". Shortly after, Tony decided to pursue a solo rap career.[5]

Career

Tony's unique sound and determination has granted him the ability to work with rappers such as Kurupt, Royce Da 5’9”, Cappadonna, Bizzy Bone, and many more, lending his production skills to their music. In 2008 he released his first solo project, “By Any Means Necessary”, with features from Sean Kingston and rapper Young Noble.[6] Soon, Tony started to release a series of mixtapes such as “YNOT” (2013) and “Wasteland” (2015), and began receiving some attention.

Tony K's latest single, 'Run', was released on May 17, 2018.[7] Tony K produced a Drake (musician) Vs. Game of Thrones mashup album, "Views From The Throne”, which was released on July 13, 2017.[8][9]

Discography

Singles

  • Welcome to Baghdad (2016)
  • Circa '96 (2017)
  • Solo (2017)
  • The Highest (2017)
  • Change (2017)
  • Cash (2018)
  • Free Falling (2018)
  • Bane (2018)
  • All In (2018)
  • Run (2018)

Mixtapes

  • YNOT (2013)
  • Wasteland (2015)

References

  1. ↑ Mansell, Henry. "Tupac x Game Of Thrones Mash-Up", hiphopdx, Retrieved on 21 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Jones, Jaleesa. "All eyes on Khaleesi: Watch Daenerys dance to Tupac", USA Today, Retrieved on 1 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Smith-Strickland, Stephanie. "Michael Jackson’s Greatest Hits Get the Hip-Hop Treatment in Tony K’s Latest Mix", Highsnobiety, Retrieved on 29 April 2017.
  4. ↑ Kassab, Jovan. "Tony K: Doing Music His Way", The Chaldean News, Retrieved on 15 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "The Official Tony K Site", Tonykofficial.com, Retrieved on 15 June 2015.
  6. ↑ Hay, Jonathan. "Tone and Young Noble (From The Outlawz)", dubcnn, Retrieved on 15 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Barron, Sara. "Detroit rapper and producer Tony K makes enemies with new release, ‘Run’", metrotimes.com, Retrieved on 20 May 2018.
  8. ↑ F, Matt. "Drake's Music Gets The "Game Of Thrones" Treatment And It's Amazing", hotnewhiphop.com, Retrieved on 13 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Bury, Magdalena. "Drake Meets “Game of Thrones” on Tony K’s New Mashup", thesource.com, Retrieved on 13 July 2017.
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