Now known as B.SLADE, Tonéx, TONEX, TON3X (pronounced "toe-nay") was born M… Read Full Bio ↴Now known as B.SLADE, Tonéx, TONEX, TON3X (pronounced "toe-nay") was born May 16th in San Diego, California where he continues to live and represent the 619.

His often chameleonic image and genre-bending musical style (which he himself has dubbed Nureau) have made him alternately revered and reviled among conservative fans of Gospel music. Nonetheless, he has carved out a niche for himself as a formidable vocalist, and prolific songwriter and record producer. After honing his producing skills with a series of experimental independent recordings, TON3X made his national debut with a re-release of his most successful independent album "Pronounced Toe-Nay." His first high-profile television appearance was performing a medley of "Trinity" & "One Good Reason," blowing the crowd away on the Stellar Awards, which was a coup as TON3X (then Tonéx) was a relative unknown at the time.

A single and music video from Pronounced Toe-Nay were serviced to media outlets for "Personal Jesus". Upon its release, the album bore 5 different record label logos: Rescue Records, the independent label that originally released the album; MSS Records, TON3X's then-active vanity imprint label; Tommy Boy Gospel, the label to which TON3X was signed as an artist; Verity Records, the label to which his independent label Rescue Records sold his album's masters; and Jive Records, the mainstream umbrella over Verity Records.

Two years later, he delivered the musically progressive and pop-leaning album "O2" which got off to a great start with the popularity of the upbeat music video for the single "Bout A Thang" featuring energetic hip-hop dance and an edgy urban image not usually associated with Gospel artists. The album received it's greatest boost from the momentum gathered by the single "God Has Not 4got" on Gospel radio. The song was nominated for multiple Stellar Awards the following year. Reminiscent of the style of R. Kelly, an additional single "That's When" also garnered much radio airplay.

His 2004 double CD "Out The Box" earned him the most widespread acclaim so far, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Magazine Top Gospel Album Chart in September of 2004. He also netted a Grammy nomination for Best Soul Gospel Album the following year, and had a bonafide radio hit with the ballad "Make Me Over". The same year, TON3X won a total of six Stellar Awards including "Artist of the Year" for Out The Box.

Following Out The Box, TON3X took the independent route, gaining creative control as well as control of his brand as a whole. TON3X has been releasing old albums, mixtapes, EP's, and singles through iTunes and his online store under the label heading of Nureau iNK. Among these releases are, a 2-track single from his hip-hop alter ego T. Bizzy, an exclusive remix album "Pronounced Remyx", and a sprawling two-disc confessional opus called "Oak Park 92105" previously only available through underground websites. A special version of "Oak Park 92105" was given a limited release to the Christian market and re-titled "Oak Park 921'o6" featuring a new song "Fail U" as lead single. Fail U was supported by a urban Japanese themed music video which is available on YouTube and iTunes. A primarily Jazz collection entitled "The London Letters" was released through Nureau iNK on iTunes and has garnered rave reviews and strong support from the Jazz community and gained secular fans that knew not of TON3X.

In March 2007, a reconciliation with Zomba Label Group was announced, which would be a joint venture for his Nureau iNK label. The deal was struck under the auspices of new Zomba president Jazzy Jordan who has previously guided the careers of R. Kelly and Salt-N-Pepa. However, as of June 2007, a split with Zomba was again announced. In the wake of several candid and revelatory songs and video blogs, TON3X is facing much scrutiny, with the bulk of criticism centering on his use of profanity in both his songs and his blogs. Though a single, "Joy," was released to radio as of May 16, 2007, his new album "Stereotype: Steel & Velvet" was stalled by Verity Records. The release date of September 11, 2007 was pending on the Verity Record label, and ultimately canceled.

Most recently, TON3X has released two mixtapes which fans consider actual albums as they both contain 20 tracks. "The Naked Truth" and "Bapost.o.g.i.c." were both released in on CD as limited edition pressings. Fans and supporters scrambled to their copies of The Naked Truth as it contains material that resulted in him being shunned by the Gospel community as well as material documenting his struggles, challenges, and revelations over the last five years. The Naked Truth and Bapost.o.g.i.c. could have been released as a set as they completely support each other in documenting where TON3X had been and where he was going. Bapost.o.g.i.c. is a new era that took TONEX from his old self to the new and improved TON3X. Bapost.o.g.i.c. is a vision, and a focus to erase the lines between C.O.G.I.C., Apostolic, and Baptist religions and bring the focus back to God. Supporting and citing the movement of 1906's Azusa Street Revival, TON3X wants unity and focus on God and not on religion and traditions.

Currently TON3X is completing a three week run starring as James "Thunder" Early in the musical play DREAMGIRLS at The Lyceum Theater located in downtown San Diego. The musical play received rave reviews and is the first of many musical and acting endeavors in the near future for TON3X. From November 2008 to January 2009, TON3X will also be starring in The Princess And The Black Eye Pea at The Lyceum Theater in downtown San Diego. TON3X is also working as a writer and staff producer for Nextlyfe Entertainment (Brandy, Eric Benet, Something for the People, Ne-Yo). TON3X wrote and produced songs for upcoming/current projects by Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Brandy, Usher, Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane.

Todos Juntos
Tonéx Lyrics

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Desde el amanecer, hasta el anochecer
Voy a alabarle
Con mis manos y mi voz, tambien cantare
Para alabarle

Que bueno es, si bueno es
Como "mega", Su gran bondad
Que bueno es, si bueno es

Hoy voy a darle mi adoracion

Todos juntos
Todos juntos
Alabemos al Senor

Todos juntooos
Alabemos al Senor
Si todo va major
Si, en la banda llame al Pastor
Voy a alabarle
Voy a alabarle

Hoy voy a acordarme
De aquel que me salvo
Voy a alabarle
Voy a alabarleeee ohhhh
Que bueno es (too too)
Si bueno es (tooo tooo)

Como "mega" su gran bondad
Que bueno es
Si bueno es
Hoy voy a darle mi adoracion
Todos juntos
Todos juntos (yee yee)
Alabemos al Senor
Everybody manos a la "flaqui"
Manos a la "flaquitos"

"Manos a la flaquitos"

REPEAT CHORUS

Bridge in Spanish

Vamp in Spanish:
Yo le alabo, yo le alabo
Voy alabarle, voy alabarle, si
Yo le alabo, yo le alabo
Voy alabarle, voy alabarle

Channel in Spanish:
Voy alabarle, yo lleva alabarle
Voy alabarle

Si! Si! Oh, Si! Si!
Yo le alabo, le alabo, le alabo
Voy alabarle
Bridge in English:
Come on clap your hands young people

Shout unto God with a voice of Triumph, Triumph

Vamp in English:
Yes, I'll praise Him, yes, I'll praise Him
I'm gonna praise Him, I'm gonna praise Him, yeah
Yes, I'll praise Him, yes, I'll praise Him
I'm gonna praise Him, I'm gonna praise Him

Yes, I will praise Him
Oh my God, I'll praise Him
You lead I'll follow

Yes! Yes! Oh Yes! Yes!

I will praise Him, I'll praise Him,
I'll praise Him, I'm gonna praise Him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tonéx's song Todos Juntos begin with a declaration of praise to God from sunrise to sunset. The singer expresses his desire to praise God with his hands and voice. The chorus emphasizes the unity of all in giving praise to the Lord. The bridge calls for the participation of young people to clap their hands and shout to God with triumph. The song ends by reaffirming the singer's commitment to praising God.

The lyrics are a celebration of praise to God that transcends language and cultural barriers. The phrase "todos juntos" which means "all together" reflects the universal nature of worship. The mention of "la banda" which means "the band" highlights the role of music in praising God. The use of words like "mega" and "flaqui" which are popular slang words in Spanish also reflect the modern and contemporary nature of the song. The repetition of the phrase "yo le alabo" which means "I praise Him" underscores the personal nature of worship.

Overall, the song is an uplifting and joyful ode to God's goodness and the power of praise. It encourages listeners to join in the celebration of God's love and mercy.

Line by Line Meaning

Desde el amanecer, hasta el anochecer
I will praise Him from the break of dawn to when night falls

Voy a alabarle
I will sing praises to Him

Con mis manos y mi voz, tambien cantare
I will sing with both my hands and voice

Para alabarle
To praise Him

Que bueno es, si bueno es
How good He is

Como 'mega', Su gran bondad
His goodness is like a huge 'mega' item

Hoy voy a darle mi adoracion
Today, I will give Him my worship

Todos juntos
All together

Alabemos al Senor
Let's praise the Lord

Si todo va major
If everything goes well

Si, en la banda llame al Pastor
Yes, I will call the pastor in the group