Perhaps most impressive is that he does all of these things, and well. With a background as colorful as his talents, Tonedeff grew up in Chicago, IL, before moving to Miami, FL, for the remainder of his adolescence. While it was in Miami that he began recording and performing, it wasn't until relocating to Queens, NY at 21 that the well-traveled emcee really began making noise. He won a string of battles, including the Braggin' Rites MC Battle and NYC's notorious Da Cypha battles, to name a few. At the same time, he built a name for himself by opening for esteemed acts such as Common, Royce Da 5'9, Beatnuts, Brand Nubian and Rahzel.
Where most up-and-comers hit a stalemate, however, Tonedeff had only just begun. After forming the independent label QN5 Music in 2000, he released a series of work including the enhanced Hyphen EP, Happy F*ck You Songs with Extended F@mm, the "Clear 'Em Out" 12" single with KRS-One, and countless guest spots for artists such as Masta Ace, DJ JS-1 and CunninLynguists. 2003 saw him grace the pages of The Source Magazine and the MTV airwaves in a commercial for Hip Hop Week.
April 2005 marks the release of Archetype, his long-anticipated debut LP. A culmination of his artistic abilities, Archetype displays the incontestable versatility and raw talent that sets him apart from the rest. Comprising the spine-tingling harmonies of the intro; the relentless, rapid-fire punchlines of "Let's Go" and "Issawn"; the unabashed wit and comedy of "Disappointed" and "Pervert"; and the breathtaking beauty of the true story "Porcelain"; Tonedeff shatters the mold of conventional hip-hop, bringing it to levels that others only speak of. Influenced by a diverse range of artists - Common, Fresh Prince, Enya, Tori Amos and Bjork, for example-his own style is reflective of such, a melting pot of styles and sounds.
Combining beauty, talent and artistic innovation, Tonedeff is set to awaken hip-hop with a distinctively new sound. Following the QN5 mantra of "the New Hip-Hop," the multi-talented artist breathes new life into a dwindling art form, taking the reigns in the pursuit of new ideals as the originator, the new standard, the archetype.
Let's Go
Tonedeff Lyrics
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Just call me. I got my phone
I'm tryin' to get up into whatever possible
Floss on some hoes that's down to go rock & roll
Lock & load, when the boss is on the road
I got my whole QN5 squad in tow
Broads, we're out to scope
The harder the cock is swole, the farther the tonsils go down her throat
With a plot to go cross the globe
Who wanna toss some dough?
'Cause the odds are low, that you'll watch me strolling up out the zone all alone
We ain't caught up in the cost of clothes, we just holla at those
Shawty's with bodies that got a shot at the throne
While some niggas constantly choke
People if you don't wanna be home, I advise that you follow with Tone!
Let's go
We gotta make some moves
Get up and lace ya shoes/
We gonna break the rules down
Let's go
This is the place to jump
Move with the bass that pumps
We fin to raise it up now!
Let's go
Yup he's at it again, the cat with the pen and the Latin descent
An immaculate grin
And a ravenous flow you can't control or paddle against
After your chick she said she was a fan of my shit, I've been tappin' it since
Oh yeah? Can spit? That's what I meant
Back to the script that I planned, man - just got distracted a bit
And I can't envision which talent to ditch
It's like, imagine a chick having to pick between her snatch, face, ass and her tits
Now I ain't tragically hip, and I'm proud of it
Son, I'm a natural at this, I don't reenact for an audience
Or party with them wack hoes hollerin'
Girl, if that's your milkshake, I'm lactose intolerant
(Ahhh!) Don't be getting defensive
Just call me the gamecock, 'cause when you beat it on hard you get the special ending
And there's no quarter required for that
Just hit start! Now, ladies and gentleman tighten your caps
Let's go
Ain't no time for y'all to halt or stop or stall
We good as long as y'all bouncing off them walls
And we ain't gonna stop, so we don't need no brakes
So, if you want it, get on it? We roll till the wheels come off
Let's go, let's go, let's go
Enough of the day to day
'Cause you deserve a break
Put all the work away
Y'all let's go!
Now is time to roll
If you been riding slow
Get on the grind and go
Y'all lets go!
The lyrics of Tonedeff's "Let's Go" are all about going out and having a good time. The song opens with Tonedeff announcing that he's headed out the door and ready to party. He's got his phone and he's trying to find some willing partners to indulge in the kind of debauchery that comes with a good night out. Tonedeff's crew is with him, all in tow, and they are ready to conquer any and all of the nightclubs and party scenes that they encounter.
As the song progresses, Tonedeff describes his own rap abilities, boasting about his talent and rapping prowess. He explains that he is a natural at this and doesn't need to put on a show or act in a certain way for his audience. He is simply himself, and that's enough to make anyone a fan. The rest of the lyrics are all about the party and the thrill of seeking out a good time with good people.
In general, "Let's Go" is a song about the thrill of the moment and the excitement that comes with letting loose and having a good time. It's the perfect party anthem, with infectious beats and lyrics that are all about celebrating life and living it to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo, Let's go, what's poppin', I don't know, I'm out the door
I'm ready to go anywhere, just call me and I'll be there.
I'm tryin' to get up into whatever possible, Floss on some hoes that's down to go rock & roll
I'm ready to go wherever and have a good time with some girls who are down for anything.
Lock & load, when the boss is on the road, I got my whole QN5 squad in tow
We're a tight group, ready to take on the world together as I lead the way.
The harder the cock is swole, the farther the tonsils go down her throat, Stocked with a monster flow & the hottest shows that your spots have known
My skills and shows are the best out there, and the more confident I am, the more the ladies love it.
With a plot to go cross the globe, Who wanna toss some dough?
I'm looking for anyone willing to fund our journey as we travel the world with a purpose.
'Cause the odds are low, that you'll watch me strolling up out the zone all alone, We ain't caught up in the cost of clothes, we just holla at those
We aren't concerned with material possessions, only the experience and the people we meet along the way.
While some niggas constantly choke, People if you don't wanna be home, I advise that you follow with Tone! Let's go
If you want to have a good time, follow my lead and let's get out of our comfort zones and see the world.
We gotta make some moves, Get up and lace ya shoes, We gonna break the rules down, Let's go
It's time to get moving, put on your shoes and get ready to break the barriers holding you back.
This is the place to jump, Move with the bass that pumps, We fin to raise it up now! Let's go
This is the perfect place to let loose, move to the music, and have the time of our lives.
Yup he's at it again, the cat with the pen and the Latin descent, An immaculate grin
Here I am again, the talented writer with Hispanic roots and a confident smile.
And a ravenous flow you can't control or paddle against, After your chick she said she was a fan of my shit, I've been tappin' it since
My energy and talent are unmatched, and I've been wooing your girl since she told me she's a fan of mine.
Girl, if that's your milkshake, I'm lactose intolerant (Ahhh!) Don't be getting defensive
I'm not interested in your advances, and I'm just making a joke. Don't get upset.
Just call me the gamecock, 'cause when you beat it on hard you get the special ending, And there's no quarter required for that
I'm confident in my abilities in and out of the bedroom, and I don't need any extra help to achieve success.
Ain't no time for y'all to halt or stop or stall, We good as long as y'all bouncing off them walls
We're in this for the long haul, and as long as we keep the energy high, we can keep going.
And we ain't gonna stop, so we don't need no brakes, So, if you want it, get on it? We roll till the wheels come off, Let's go, let's go, let's go
We won't slow down or take a break, so if you want to join us, hop on board and let's go until we can't anymore.
Enough of the day to day, 'Cause you deserve a break, Put all the work away, Y'all let's go!
It's time to let go of the monotony of everyday life and give yourself a break. Take a break from work and let's go on an adventure.
Now is time to roll, If you been riding slow, Get on the grind and go, Y'all lets go!
It's time to pick up the pace and get to work, and if you've been slacking, it's time to catch up and join us on this journey.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KENNETH JAMES DUNCAN, DAVID DUNCAN, JAMES CREIGHTON
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