Featured artist: Tone Montana - From VA to Cashville TN
As part of our ongoing "Rap's New Generation" series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Tone Montana from Wise co to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint...
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Tone Montana! Let's go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Tone Montana: I remember setting in class my 5th grade year remind you this is in the 90's she's teaching and all I can do is write gangster raps she be calling my name and I couldn't here nothing but NWA and Tupac in my head that's when I knew I was gonna be a hip hop artist
Believe in your talent and invest in yourself nothing is free in this world.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I do alot of shows in Bristol TN at the local VFW Post they have a great staff and have really showed alot of love but I do travel to other states fir shows as well
Best punchline you ever wrote?
"Call me Tom while I'm peaking through tha bathroom window looking at your mom"
What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?
Right now I'm finishing up my new Bottom feeders album I have great expections for this as it's full of heart and soul and is very relatable
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I would if my condition were met but I see no need for it in today's market as more and more independent artist are making there mark .
Any last words?
Shout out to Bristol TN all my ppl in my hometown of Knoxville TN all my friends and family here in wise Co VA to my dude Thomas Driver hip hop in tha ville watch out the new Nashville tour coming soon and much love to all my fans without you I'd be nobody
Montana
Where can people follow you to stay up-to-date?
Tone Montana: one race records at youtube.com
Thank you for your time. We wish you much success in your further career.
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