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Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his roots
stemming from Georgia and Mississippi, is a country boy at
heart. His yes sir and no ma’am manner is hardly what
you’ll hear in his rhymes. After hearing one song you’ll
see where he got his name.
TonyWHOA! started out as a poet and songwriter at the age
of 8. His first song “Baby be mine” was written in the
back of his 3rd grade classroom at Glenn Hills Elementary
in Augusta, GA. After moving back to Indianapolis, he was
introduced to Hip Hop by his uncle, CEO at Jamm-A-Lott
Records. It was love at first sight.
By the age of 14 his first cassette tape was on
consignment in Rockin’ Billie’s Records in Indianapolis.
At 16 he became an Outlaw. Their 1991 release “Can U Rap”
quickly became an Indy favorite. The summer’s most
requested song on Power 105.7 WTLC. Tony decided to go
solo following the Outlawz’ split in 1992.
In 2000, while still a secular artist, he was invited to
perform at a different kind of show. The Blood Washed Jam,
sponsored by Brian Carter and Blood Washed Productions.
This was his introduction and induction into Christian
Rap. He opened the show for Christian Mega Star KJ-52. No
longer bragging about himself, he now had a new subject
matter for his awesome lyrics; the Almighty himself.
On the eve of his 5th solo CD entitled, Anti-World
Premiere, he has set forth on a journey to change the
world’s view of Christian Rappers. “We are not Preachers
and Deacons that came up with a cool idea to entice kids
to come to Jesus. I’ve been in this game honing my skill
for years, a long the way Jesus tapped my shoulder, and
I’ve been rolling with him ever since”, says Tony.
Performing at the 2009 Indy 500 Mini Marathon for over
35,000 people, for the 6th year in a row has taught him
one thing. TonyWHOA! has the talent and the work ethic he
needs to succeed in this industry. Along with a new video,
new CD, and a connection to a Higher Power he is waking
people up. All the people have to do is get up.
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