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1) German Hip-hop perfo… Read Full Bio ↴Name applies to multiple artist(s)/group(s):

1) German Hip-hop performer
2) Danish vocalist and electronica producer
3) Spanish Hip-hop performer
4) American ensemble
5) Japanese traditional ensemble
6) Mandarine Rap Artist TONE -please tag as 仲维军
7) American metal band
8) French Hip-hop performer

(1) Tone is a German hip-hop artist, born in Frankfurt. As part of Konkret Finn (the first German battlecrew) along with his former partner lz, he was one of the inventors of German battle rap.

After "Konkret Finn" broke up, Tone considered starting a solo career and was featured on songs of artists such as Azad, the Brothers Keepers, Curse, D-Flame, J-Luv, Killa Hakan, Melbeatz, Samy Deluxe, the Stieber Twins and Roey Marquis II.

His solo breakthrough came in 2004, when he formed "Fourtress" with Bintia and Billy Davis and toured all over Germany. One year later, he was featured on German star Xavier Naidoo's release "Bist du am Leben interessiert?", and also released his first solo album, "Zukunftsmusik".

(2) With her abstract break beats, fragile voice and mesmerizing lyrics, female artist Tone has found an impressive outlet for her inner musical strengths, creating experimental ambient electronica sounds ranging from uplifting moods to bleak shades of melancholy.

Musically, Tone - who carries the civil name Sofie Nielsen - creates a remarkable audiovisual realm in which her light and spell-binding voice adds to a bedrock of crunchy break beats, abstract compositional structures and melodic sounds and samples. Not being a typical songwriter in terms of clinging to the usage of the traditional structure of verses and choruses, Tone relies on improvisation and creative exploration in the creation of her unpredictable musical landscapes - while adding daunting, yet compelling lyrics - and thereby drawing listeners into her musical and atmospheric universe of thoughts, sounds and a myriad of emotional expressions.

Tone’s live performance is a spectacular experience. Accompanied by VJ Kristian Ravn Ellestad, the two blend together in an audiovisual symbiosis accentuating the moods of Tone’s emotionally charged music. Tone and Kristian have cooperated in making small individual movie loops to each of her tracks, adding coherency and an abstract kind of storytelling to the performance.

Tone is signed to Urlyd, an independent Danish record label.

(3) Tone is one of the most original MCs in Spain. With a style you may have never heard in a hip hop artist, Tone fills his songs with dark, claustrophobic pictures, being extremely well accompanied by Dark la eMe's almost trip hop instrumentals. He has created and developed his unique style through hundreds of shows and one album (2005). The underground spanish hip hop scene awaits his next album.

Discography:

1. Tr3s ojos en la espalda
2. Algunos Cortes (2005)

(4) Tone was formed in Washington DC in 1991 by Norm Veenstra, with the goal of creating dynamic instrumental music using a layered, multiple electric guitar format. Operating within a rock context, with a drummer, one or two bass players, and as many as six guitarists, the result was a sound that gladly accepted the unambiguous tonality of popular music yet still found room for meaningful dissonance - austere, dramatic, and loud. With an unmistakable lineage (Savage Republic, Nice Strong Arm, Glenn Branca, Rhys Chatham), Tone set about its earliest performances with the determination and belief that there was still room for intelligent instrumental music.

While Tone's first shows were often described as relentlessly raw, by the time of their first recording sessions in 1993 and 1994 they had evolved a more precise, if not polished, approach. One of the more fascinating characteristics of the band came about in their early performances, when sounds that no one actually played arose as a natural occurrence of the harmonic interplay of multiple guitars. Eschewing the theatrics of the guitar solo and the seductive allure of electronic effects in favour of highly arranged ensemble work and bright glowing power amp tubes, Tone delivered their first CD in November of 1994, Build (on Dischord/IPR), an EP of six songs that used layered and repeated interlocking guitar parts as compositional building blocks.

(5) TONE is a Western ensemble comprised of three musicians, who play the shakuhachi (an instrument representative of Japan), and the guitar. The trio's leader, Yukihiko Mitsuka, is well known not only as a shakuhachi player, but as a master craftsman of the instrument, as well. TONE expresses the elegance of traditional Japanese music, and is currently well-received in live performances in many parts of Japan.

(6) TONE (仲维军) is a MC/rapper singer song writer from Taiwan

(7) TONE is a metal band in Greenville, SC. https://tonesc.bandcamp.com/

(8) Tone is a french artist who has been performing on the Twitch platform since 2019. With the support of his community of 30,000 followers on the streaming platform, the artist more recently decided to embark 100% on this musical project, with the composition of a first EP released in December 2021.

Work It
tone Lyrics

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Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right,
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right,
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Yeah

Tell me all your dreams baby I can make it happen
First you got to show me that your momma made a ratchet
Pick it up & drop It
Do a split then u can have it
Bitch I made it trapping I ain't come up off a rapping
Show me how u work it, if you want this money
I'm trying to put this nine inches
Where it ain't so sunny
You better stay your ass at home
If you ain't spending no money
You got a nigga I got to bitch
But I won't say nothing

I'm trying to see that ass wobble with your clothes off
Pop a perky you betta twerk it, till I doze off
Shake that ass for this cash
You got to go hard
It was Louie when I met her
Now it's Goyard

Yeah

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

My name five one
But I keep it a hundred hoe

Pussy ride by lurking
But They don't want it tho

Just Like its combine Thursday
You See I m running hoe

To Ease my mind
A blunt of purp say To let it go

I'm just shooting like I'm harden
Don't look at the score

I Got a Ruger in the car
It don't need a scope

Baby if they lock me up
They take my right to vote

But trapping legal now
They giving niggas right to smoke

With youngest d-boy
Yeah We in this shit up under oath

Rock jeans with the hat
Christian Louis loafs

Always talking about you paid
But you looking broke

I got dollars in a safe
I got dead folk

Got a monkey on my back
That won't lemme go

Got a uncle that's on crack
That shit hurt the most

When I'm in it, do the dash
All you see is smoke

With my niggas I won't crash
got it off the floor

You prolly still up in that shit
Cuz you ain't had enough

Late night with your bitch
she keep backing up

I run your name across my table
We toe tag it bruh

Plugged in like cable ain't no fable
It's the last of us

I keep my energy real stable
I can't be spazzing bruh

Got to deal that's on the table
I'm tryna bag it up

Money make them jealous
Prolly why they mad at us

Walk in the spot
And then these bitches
shake they ass on us

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right,
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You want this money
Got to show me how you work for it
Left right
Right left
Then twerk for it
I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard

Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Work It" by Tone revolves around the themes of money, seduction, and power dynamics between men and women. In the first verse, the lyrics emphasize the explicit desire for a woman to bend over, twerk, and work for the money. This can be seen as a metaphor for demonstrating one's worth and effort in order to receive financial rewards or attention. The lyrics also mention wanting the woman to perform sexually, using the phrase "ride me like a surfboard," suggesting a desire for dominance and control.

The second verse continues the focus on money and the expectation for women to prove themselves. The lyrics suggest that the woman must show that she comes from a background perceived as "ratchet" or less refined in order to be deemed worthy. The phrase "pick it up and drop it, do a split then you can have it" implies a transactional exchange, where the woman must physically perform in order to receive what she desires. The lyrics also establish a materialistic mindset, where money becomes the primary measure of worth and desire.

In the third verse, the lyrics continue to highlight the objectification and exploitation of women for financial gain. The repetitive mention of twerking and the recurring phrase "bend it over, twerk it then you got to work for it" further emphasize the expectation for women to conform to certain sexualized behaviors to be deemed valuable. The lyrics also touch upon themes of status, with references to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Goyard, suggesting that material possessions are markers of success and desirability.

The fourth and final verse introduces elements of street life, mentioning drugs and violence. The lyrics suggest a detached mindset, where the singer raps about shooting like an NBA player and having a gun in the car. The mention of trapping, drugs, and criminality adds to the portrayal of a gritty and dangerous lifestyle. The lyrics also touch upon personal struggles, such as the mention of an uncle with a drug addiction, highlighting the emotional toll it takes.

Overall, the song portrays a narrative of power, money, and objectification, with women being expected to satisfy the desires and demands of men in order to gain financial rewards. The lyrics also depict a street-life perspective, where darker elements of society are intertwined with themes of materialism and status.

Line by Line Meaning

Bend it over, Twerk it then you got to work for it
You need to put in effort and demonstrate your skills in order to earn what you desire

You want this money
You have a desire for financial gain

Got to show me how you work for it
You must prove to me that you are willing to put in the necessary effort

Left right, Right left
Moving in both directions, indicating the need for versatility and adaptability

Then twerk for it
After demonstrating your abilities, perform a specific dance move called twerking

I'm trying to see if she can ride me like a surfboard
I am evaluating whether she has the skills and ability to engage in intimate activities with me

Tell me all your dreams baby I can make it happen
Share your aspirations with me and I will do everything I can to fulfill them

First you got to show me that your momma made a ratchet
You need to prove that you come from a background that embraces and understands unconventional behavior

Pick it up & drop It
Lift and lower objects, indicating the need to work hard physically

Do a split then u can have it
Perform a difficult and flexible dance move, and then you will be rewarded

Bitch I made it trapping I ain't come up off a rapping
I found success through illegal activities, not through pursuing a career in music

Show me how u work it, if you want this money
Demonstrate your skills and dedication to receive financial compensation

I'm trying to put this nine inches Where it ain't so sunny
I am aiming to engage in sexual activity in places that are considered intimate or private

You better stay your ass at home If you ain't spending no money
If you are not willing to spend money, then you should remain at home

You got a nigga I got to bitch But I won't say nothing
You may have a partner, but I will not reveal anything about our actions

I'm trying to see that ass wobble with your clothes off
I want to witness the movement of your buttocks while being unclothed

Pop a perky you betta twerk it, till I doze off
Consume a pill that enhances certain sensations and continue dancing until I fall asleep

Shake that ass for this cash You got to go hard
Move your buttocks vigorously in exchange for money, putting in maximum effort

It was Louie when I met her Now it's Goyard
She used to prefer Louis Vuitton, but now she prefers the luxury brand Goyard

My name five one But I keep it a hundred hoe
My street name is Five One, but I always remain honest and genuine

Pussy ride by lurking But They don't want it tho
People desire sexual encounters but are not willing to take the risk

Just Like its combine Thursday You See I'm running hoe
Similar to an athletic tryout event, I am constantly on the move and hustling

To Ease my mind A blunt of purp say To let it go
To relax and relieve stress, I smoke a marijuana cigarette

I'm just shooting like I'm harden Don't look at the score
I am taking shots and pursuing my goals relentlessly, ignoring any setbacks

I Got a Ruger in the car It don't need a scope
I possess a firearm in my vehicle that does not require additional targeting assistance

Baby if they lock me up They take my right to vote
If I get arrested, my right to participate in elections will be taken away

But trapping legal now They giving niggas right to smoke
Engaging in illegal activities has become legalized, granting individuals the right to use drugs

With youngest d-boy Yeah We in this shit up under oath
I am associated with a young drug dealer, and we are deeply committed to this lifestyle

Rock jeans with the hat Christian Louis loafs
Wearing jeans, a hat, and Christian Louboutin loafers as a fashionable outfit

Always talking about you paid But you looking broke
You frequently claim to have money, but your appearance suggests otherwise

I got dollars in a safe I got dead folk
I have cash stored securely in a safe, and I have connections to deceased individuals

Got a monkey on my back That won't lemme go
I have an addiction or burden that I cannot shake off

Got a uncle that's on crack That shit hurt the most
Having a relative addicted to crack cocaine is deeply painful and distressing

When I'm in it, do the dash All you see is smoke
When I am engaged in a fast-paced activity, such as driving recklessly, there is only a cloud of smoke visible

With my niggas I won't crash got it off the floor
When I am accompanying my friends, I will not experience failure, as we have acquired wealth through illicit means

You prolly still up in that shit Cuz you ain't had enough
You are likely still involved in that problematic situation because you have not reached a point of satisfaction

Late night with your bitch she keep backing up
During late-night encounters with your partner, she continues to retreat or create distance

I run your name across my table We toe tag it bruh
I investigate and analyze information about you, metaphorically marking your name as deceased

Plugged in like cable ain't no fable It's the last of us
Connected to influential individuals, just like a cable connection, is not a fabricated story; it is the reality for us

I keep my energy real stable I can't be spazzing bruh
I maintain a consistent and calm demeanor, as I cannot afford to lose control

Got to deal that's on the table I'm tryna bag it up
There is a business opportunity available, and I am attempting to secure it

Money make them jealous Prolly why they mad at us
The possession of wealth generates envy, which likely explains why they harbor resentment towards us

Walk in the spot And then these bitches shake they ass on us
As soon as we enter the venue, these women start dancing suggestively for our attention

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