ABOUT TONE LOC

Anthony Terrell Smith, better known by his stage name Tone Lōc, is an American rapper, actor and producer who gained fame in the late 1980s with his raspy voice and unique style.

Born on March 3, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, Tone Lōc rose to prominence with hit singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" from his debut album "Lōc-ed After Dark" in 1989. The album's success was unprecedented, becoming the second rap album to top the Billboard 200 charts.

2× Platinum Album Grammy Nominated Actor Voice Actor

Career Highlights

                                                                                                                               
Music
                                                                                                                                                                                  "Lōc-ed After Dark" (1989) - 2x Platinum album                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "Wild Thing" - 2x Platinum single                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "Funky Cold Medina" - Platinum single                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  Grammy nomination for Best New Artist (1990)

                                                                                                                               
Movies
                                                                                                                                                                                  "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994)                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "Heat" (1995)                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "Titan A.E." (2000) - Voice role                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "Blank Check" (1994)

                                                                                                                               
Television
                                                                                                                                                                                  "Roc" (1991-1994)                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "King of the Hill" (Voice role)                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  "C-Bear and Jamal" (Voice role)                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                  Various reality TV appearances