http://purehip-hop.blogspot.com/2009/03/tone-spliff-authentic.html I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I know little to nothing about this cat Tone Spliff, but after bumping his latest free release "Authentic", I had to just put it up anyway. From what I gather off his myspace page (the only resource I could find with info on him) Tone is a producer/DJ operating out of Utica, NY who also does graphic design and collaborates frequently with, and may even be an in-house producer for underground emcee Copywrite.
"Authentic" isn't Tone's first underground/mixtape release, but it damn sure is a great way to make an impression on people like myself, who up until now, were unfamiliar with most of his stuff. A wildly skilled producer who also is pretty adept at scratching, Tone's beats are pretty much up to this boom bap enthusiast's snuff. I was really impressed with the artist lineup and the soundscape provided on "Authentic".
Featuring original and exclusive guest appearances from many of your favorite underground artist's rhyming over his production that ranges from gritty to clean, this is a can't miss....Grab it here or for free on his myspace page. Tracks to check for are "Inside Out", "If You Forgot My Name" and "State Of Mind".
-BIG D O
1.Authentic Intro - Tizz 2.Do It For You - Krumbsnatcha 3.NSFW Skit - Tone Spliff 4.Funky 2 The Bone - Copywrite, Murdoc & King DOM 5.Act Like You Know Me - Baby Blak 6.If You Forgot My Name - Apathy & Royce Da 5'9 7.Settin The Stage - Special Teamz 8.Respect Is Due - Born Talent 9.Live & Direct - King Magnetic 10.You - Rise 11.Understood Perfectly - Irealz & Planet Asia 12.State Of Mind - Shabaam Sahdeeq, Jukstapose, Chaundon 13.Heartfelt - Braille 14.The Right Way - Wordsworth & Okwerdz 15.Inside Out - Skyzoo, Copywrite & Pace Won
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