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.
Massive
Tonedeff Lyrics
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[V1]
I thought I was paid until I broke the mold
I spit shit more than an angry lama with a congested cold
I'm eating rappers like vegetables
Your mother choked on my cock, my god rest her soul
Now a moment of silence, please... rest in peace
I'm the lyrical teacher testing beats
Tell rappers to sit the fuck down, like sex in seats
In a lexus jeep...Hold Up, I don't own one
I just looked at your girl and still made her moan some
Cause that bitch is lonesome, she be sucking on Tone's thumb
She thought fucking a bat was the quickest way to a homerun
Not recognizing her own son, Told you, y'all, she's so dumb
She put her clothes in trackmeets cause her pantyhose run
Um, you'd better respect the flows, dun, your show's dumb
Picked your style up in a line-out, and I was like, "Yeah, yhat's the old one"
Flows nastier than old gum, chewed twice, under the desk
Don't try to decide on one of us, cause each one of us, is like one of the best
Yo, I'm shunning the rest, cause now I be running with Heff
Your girl likes when I spell my name in cursive with my cum on the front of her chest
So tired, that I'm hunting for breath...this song? becoming a mess
Saw your spread in VOGUE, and had to say, 'What a wonderful dress'
Tonedeff & Prax make you plunge to your death
Got my own talk show, and I ask fucked up questions just to befuddle the guests
[CHORUS]
Ayo, we're massive. We're so phat there's no room for your asses
Tonedeff & Praxis - tell me, are they nice?
PPSSSTTTTTTTT, don't even ask it
Tonedeff & Praxis - QN5 Massive, what
[V2]
Girls around the world be like, "Oh, isn't T divine?"
My rhymes are bananas, they play my tracks for Gorillas at feeding time
This rhyming style is what I redefine
Give wack MCs lobotomy's so they don't even have the piece of mind
Yo, Prax, this ain't hannibal... so feed em Mine
If it's a dope MC that you want, then, Tonedeff you shall see and find
Yo do that every freaking time, yo, you make me sick
You ain't ill, you've been trying to get a deal since '86
Stop talking that crazy shit, the way he spits?
I wouldn't be surprised to find "Casino" on one of them greatest 80's hits
You're just a nasty-lazy-bitch, walking with a lady switch
Using FDS just to cover up that lady-stench
(sniff) I smell pussy, but you're the hermaphrodite with a baby dick
Yo, Prax you like this sweater? Yo, your mama made me this!
But, the way she stitched, she blew the design
The only real reason I rhyme with you is for the free studio time
What an EP'll do to your mind, you're hated by DJ's
All you get from QN5 is a free beat and an MP3 page
You claim to bring the heatwave, I'm here to give it back
Your shit's so wack, your whole LP was hidden tracks
AHHHHHHHHH!! Come on, that's a wack diss
Yo, this kid's a prick, I'll make him change his name from Praxis to Cactus
Let me guess, 'I need Practice, You'll knock me off my axis
Skills on the microphone, Praxis clearly lacks this'
Nah, That shit's too average, I really hope you rehearsed long
Because it takes you 12 hours to record a fucking 1-verse song
Man, I saw you with your purse on, it's a Gucci impostor
Man, how you gonna diss the only artist on your roster?
[CHORUS]
Ayo, we're massive, Because I'm phat and Tonedeff's a fascist!
He'll get his ass kicked
Tell me, is he wack? PSSSSTTT!! Don't even ask it
He'll get his ass kicked - Praxis is Massive, what!
Ayo, I'm massive! Cause Tone smashes Praxis the actress
Tonedeff is massive!
Tell me, is he wack? PSSSSTT!! Don't even ask it
Prax is an actress - QN5 Massive - WHAT!!
The lyrics to Tonedeff's song Massive are filled with witty wordplay, clever comparisons, and inflammatory insults. In the first verse, Tonedeff boasts about his lyrical prowess by comparing himself to an "angry llama with a congested cold" and stating that he "eats rappers like vegetables." He also makes a controversial reference to his sexual encounter with someone's mother, signaling that he is not afraid to cross lines for shock value.
The second verse is a back-and-forth exchange between Tonedeff and featured artist Praxis. The two rappers take shots at each other's skills, appearance, and personal lives. Tonedeff accuses Praxis of being "nasty-lazy-bitch" and having a "lady-stench," while Praxis mocks Tonedeff's inability to secure a record deal and suggests that he is a fascist. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "we're massive," which can be interpreted as both a declaration of their rap skills and a diss to anyone who doubts their abilities.
Overall, Massive is an aggressive and confrontational song that showcases Tonedeff's ability to craft complex rhymes and clever insults. The song's lyrics are not for the faint of heart, and some listeners may find them offensive or inappropriate.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I was paid until I broke the mold
I was content with my level of success until I realized I could do better.
I spit shit more than an angry lama with a congested cold
I rap with great frequency and intensity.
I'm eating rappers like vegetables
I'm defeating other rappers with ease.
Your mother choked on my cock, my god rest her soul
I engaged in a sexual encounter with your mother, who has since passed away.
Now a moment of silence, please... rest in peace
Let's take a moment to honor the memory of the deceased.
I'm running shit like stepping in piles of dog feces with impressive cleats
I'm dominating the rap game with ease.
I'm the lyrical teacher testing beats
I'm a skilled rapper and producer.
Tell rappers to sit the fuck down, like sex in seats
I'm commanding other rappers to take a seat and respect my skills.
In a lexus jeep...Hold Up, I don't own one
I'm describing a fancy car, but I don't actually own it.
I just looked at your girl and still made her moan some
I had a sexual encounter with your girlfriend.
Cause that bitch is lonesome, she be sucking on Tone's thumb
Your girlfriend is lonely and seeking intimacy.
She thought fucking a bat was the quickest way to a homerun
Your girlfriend is not very intelligent.
Not recognizing her own son, Told you, y'all, she's so dumb
Your girlfriend is so foolish that she failed to recognize her own offspring.
She put her clothes in trackmeets cause her pantyhose run
Your girlfriend has a tendency to put her clothes in unusual places.
Um, you'd better respect the flows, dun, your show's dumb
You should respect my rap skills, because yours are lacking.
Picked your style up in a line-out, and I was like, "Yeah, yhat's the old one"
I observed your style and found it to be outdated.
Flows nastier than old gum, chewed twice, under the desk
My rapping is extremely gritty and unrefined.
Don't try to decide on one of us, cause each one of us, is like one of the best
Both Tonedeff and Praxis are highly skilled rappers.
Yo, I'm shunning the rest, cause now I be running with Heff
I am distancing myself from other rappers and aligning myself with Hugh Hefner.
Your girl likes when I spell my name in cursive with my cum on the front of her chest
Your girlfriend enjoys sexual encounters with me.
Saw your spread in VOGUE, and had to say, 'What a wonderful dress'
I observed your fashion choices and found them to be pleasing.
Got my own talk show, and I ask fucked up questions just to befuddle the guests
I have my own talk show where I ask difficult and confusing questions.
Girls around the world be like, "Oh, isn't T divine?"
Women all over the world admire my rap skills.
My rhymes are bananas, they play my tracks for Gorillas at feeding time
My lyrics are extremely enjoyable for primates.
This rhyming style is what I redefine
I am taking rap in a new and unique direction.
Give wack MCs lobotomy's so they don't even have the piece of mind
I am so skilled that I could surgically remove the part of the brain that controls thought from incompetent rappers.
Yo, Prax, this ain't Hannibal... so feed em Mine
I am instructing Praxis to provide competition with my rhymes.
If it's a dope MC that you want, then, Tonedeff you shall see and find
I am a masterful rapper who is well worth seeking out.
You ain't ill, you've been trying to get a deal since '86
You are not skilled at rapping, despite years of trying.
Stop talking that crazy shit, the way he spits?
I should stop talking nonsense.
I wouldn't be surprised to find "Casino" on one of them greatest 80's hits
Your style of rapping reminds me of 80s music.
You're just a nasty-lazy-bitch, walking with a lady switch
You are a lazy person with effeminate mannerisms.
Using FDS just to cover up that lady-stench (sniff) I smell pussy, but you're the hermaphrodite with a baby dick
You are using feminine hygiene products to mask the smell of your genitals, despite having male reproductive organs.
Yo, Prax you like this sweater? Yo, your mama made me this!
I am making fun of Praxis and his mother.
But, the way she stitched, she blew the design
The quality of the sweater is poor because it was made by Praxis' mother.
The only real reason I rhyme with you is for the free studio time
I am only working with Praxis in order to gain access to recording equipment.
What an EP'll do to your mind, you're hated by DJ's
Releasing a EP can be very stressful, and Praxis is not well-liked by DJs.
All you get from QN5 is a free beat and an MP3 page
Being part of QN5 will not bring you much success.
You claim to bring the heatwave, I'm here to give it back
You think your music is hot, but I am here to outdo you.
Your shit's so wack, your whole LP was hidden tracks
Your music is so bad, that you were only able to release it as a collection of hidden songs.
Yo, this kid's a prick, I'll make him change his name from Praxis to Cactus
I am insulting Praxis, and suggesting he should change his name.
Let me guess, 'I need Practice, You'll knock me off my axis
I am making fun of Praxis again, making him sound incompetent.
Skills on the microphone, Praxis clearly lacks this'
Praxis is a poor rapper.
Nah, That shit's too average, I really hope you rehearsed long
I am not impressed by your skills and hope you prepared well for our rap battle.
Because it takes you 12 hours to record a fucking 1-verse song
Praxis is a slow and unskilled rapper.
Man, I saw you with your purse on, it's a Gucci impostor
I am making fun of Praxis' fashion choices.
Man, how you gonna diss the only artist on your roster?
I am insulting Praxis for speaking poorly of the only other musician on his label.
Ayo, we're massive. We're so phat there's no room for your asses
Tonedeff and Praxis are very skilled rappers.
Tell me, are they nice? PPSSSTTTTTTTT, don't even ask it
Their skills are beyond doubt.
Ayo, we're massive, Because I'm phat and Tonedeff's a fascist!
We are a powerful duo.
He'll get his ass kicked - Praxis is Massive, what!
Praxis will lose in a rap battle to me.
Tonedeff is massive!
Tonedeff is a skilled and powerful musician.
Prax is an actress - QN5 Massive - WHAT!!
Praxis is not a skilled rapper.
Contributed by Thomas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.