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.
Tumblin
Tonéx Lyrics
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Well, sweet dreams are made of these
Opposition negativity are an unfortunate reality
Check me, check me
But you gotta know your purpose
And you gotta know your destiny
Faith is never tangibility, don't ever trust your visibility
You gotta believe provisions have already been made
So chill and have a glass of lemonade
His thoughts of you are not evil, He has a plan for you
Yo, the devil is a liar, God?s Word is true
Name it, claim it, it's long overdue
Every mountain in my way
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Negative things that people say
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
You can't always go by how you feel
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down, down
If they ain't sayin? nothin?
That most likely means you ain't doin? nothin?
Want the anointing, gotta go through somethin?
Like people smiling but you know they frontin?, frontin?, feel it
But the harder you work the further away it seems
But if God gave you a ministry a gift or a calling
Don't give up on your dreams
You gotta believe provisions have already been made
So chill and have a glass of lemonade
His thoughts of you are not evil, He has a plan for you
Yo, the devil is a liar, God?s Word is true
Name it, claim it, it's long overdue
Every mountain in my way
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Negative things that people say
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
You can't always go by how you feel
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down, down
Every mountain in my way
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Negative things that people say
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
You can't always go by how you feel
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down
Every mountain in my way
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Negative things that people say
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Can't always go by how you feel
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down, down
Every mountain in my way
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Negative things that people say
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Can't always go by how you feel
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down, down
Every mountain, every hill
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
The song "Tumblin" by TONEX is a gospel song about the power of faith and believing in oneself despite the obstacles that one may encounter. The lyrics of the song illustrate that opposition and negativity are part of reality, but one's purpose and destiny are more important. The song urges people to have faith even when things seem impossible.
The first verse of the song emphasizes the importance of positivity and focuses on attaining one's dreams. The song acknowledges that it can be difficult to remain positive with so much negativity in the world, but it encourages people to persevere. The second verse emphasizes the importance of faith and trusting in God's plan. The song urges people to believe that they have the provisions and encouragement they need to achieve their goals.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that every mountain and negative thing that people say will come tumbling down; this illustrates the belief that nothing is impossible with faith. The bridge of the song acknowledges that success requires hard work and that it can sometimes be challenging, but it assures listeners that God has a plan for them.
Overall, "Tumblin" is a song that encourages people to stay positive and have faith in themselves, their purpose, and their abilities, even when faced with opposition and negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
So you talkin' 'bout your hopes and dreams
You're speaking about your aspirations and ambitions
Well, sweet dreams are made of these
Positive dreams are what lead to success
Opposition negativity are an unfortunate reality
Negativity and opposition are an inevitable part of life
Check me, check me
Pay attention to what I'm saying
But you gotta know your purpose
It's important to understand your life's purpose
And you gotta know your destiny
Knowing your destiny can provide direction and motivation
Faith is never tangibility, don't ever trust your visibility
Faith is not something physical, don't rely solely on what you can see
Are you feeling me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
You gotta believe provisions have already been made
You have to have faith that what you need has already been provided
So chill and have a glass of lemonade
Relax and take a break, things will work out in the end
His thoughts of you are not evil, He has a plan for you
God has good intentions for you and a plan for your life
Yo, the devil is a liar, God?s Word is true
The devil deceives, but God's word is reliable
Name it, claim it, it's long overdue
Declare what you want and believe it's already yours
Every mountain in my way
Obstacles that are preventing me from achieving my goals
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
Those obstacles will be overcome and removed
Negative things that people say
Words of doubt or criticism from others
Every mountain, every hill
All obstacles, big and small
You can't always go by how you feel
Emotions can be misleading or overwhelming
Just know it?s gonna all come tumblin' down, down
Believe that obstacles will ultimately be overcome
If they ain't sayin? nothin?
If people are not expressing an opinion
That most likely means you ain't doin? nothin?
If people are not talking about what you're doing, you're not making an impact
Want the anointing, gotta go through somethin?
To be blessed and favored, you may have to endure hardships
Like people smiling but you know they frontin?, frontin?, feel it
People may pretend to support you but are not genuine
But the harder you work the further away it seems
It can feel like the more effort you put in, the less progress you make
But if God gave you a ministry a gift or a calling
If God has given you a purpose or talent
Don't give up on your dreams
Keep pursuing your goals
Can't always go by how you feel
Don't let feelings dictate your decisions
Every mountain, every hill
All obstacles, big and small
It?s gonna come tumblin? down
They will ultimately be overcome and removed
Every mountain in my way
Obstacles that are preventing me from achieving my goals
Negative things that people say
Words of doubt or criticism from others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY C. II WILLIAMS
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