Artist description DANCEHALL REGGAE TRIO.Check their new release.

Music Style DANCEHALL REGGAE

Musical Influences ALL DANCEHALL ARTISTS OF YESTERYEAR & TODAY

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Artist History With the emergence of Dancehall Reggae as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry today, one group stands at the threshold of this phenomenon, TONIX. TONIX is rapidly becoming a favorite of both underground Hip Hop and Dancehall DJs for their impressive production and melodic flow. Gearing their music towards the club scene has provided TONIX with a well needed and loyal fan base. Their hard edge approach and visual presence on stage provides the audience with a deserving display of liveliness. TONIX consists of GENERAL, WONDER and BURGLA, two deejays (MCs) and a Sound Selector (DJ) a combination that is both simple and effective. Formed in the summer of 2000 they would soon begin to release 12 inch vinyl singles on independent label Cold River Records. In 2001 the trio saw the release of 3 (12 inch) vinyl singles, starting with the winter release of Give Dem Something a blend of fast style rap and boastful lyrics. 6 months later the release of the two track 12 inch single Do What You Like a Dancehall party tune and the Hip Hop/Reggae thriller Shockin. Keeping true to their street credentials, 2002 saw the release of the (limited) 12 inch Dub Plate They Should Know made exclusively for Dancehall Sound Systems in Jamaica, London and New York City. Delivering the goods as promised is the self-titled TONIX, an 8 track (EP) of edgy, creative and soulful Dancehall Reggae tunes for a worldwide audience. With a matchless work ethic and professionalism TONIX is well on the way to making their mark on the music scene. Give em room!!

Group Members BURGLA: THE DJ/SOUND SELECTOR GENERAL: VOCALIST WONDER: VOCALIST

Instruments 1DJ, 2MC's

Albums TONIX DEBUT ALBUM IS HERE

Press Reviews Last call for Haitian music reviews, so drink up. How bout some Tonix? Say what? Tonix (Tonix Productions) is the self-titled album by NYC based reggae/dancehall trio; that band members are of Haitian origin is merely of passing interest because this is pure dancehall. So why mention them here? Well, the cover art is catchy: soda cans marked Tonix brand lying in a pile of ice on a sandy beach. Or maybe its that, being outsiders, they might not get mentioned as a JA dancehall act. One thing for sure: after a decade of Haitian dancehall acts trying to sound Jamaican, some folks are starting to get it right and these guys seem to be pulling it off with their own flavor and style. (The Beat Vol.22 #1, 2003) (The other Caribbean) © used with permission.

Location New York, NY - USA

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