Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) soared to stardom in 1989 with "Wild Thing," featuring his hoarse voice and unique delivery. Co-written by Marvin Young, the song became a massive hit, followed by the smash single "Funky Cold Medina." His album, Loc-ed After Dark, was the second rap release to top the pop charts. In the early 1990s, Tone-Loc expanded into acting, appearing in the Fox sitcom Roc, and films like Posse and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. He returned to music in 1991 with Cool Hand Loc.
Wild Thing
Funky Cold Medina
We're All In The Same Gang
Loc'ed After Dark
Cheeba Cheeba
Hit songs: "Wild Thing", "Funky Cold Medina"
"Wild Thing" video became an MTV staple
"Wild Thing" reached No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100
"Funky Cold Medina" peaked at No. 3 in US
"Funky Cold Medina" reached top 10 in Australia
"Lōc-ed After Dark" reached No. 1 in US
Certified 2× platinum in the US
"All Through the Night" reached No. 80 on Billboard
1989 MTV Video Music Awards, Best Rap Video, "Wild Thing" (Nominated)
1990 Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 Grammy Awards, Best Rap Solo Performance, "Funky Cold Medina" (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, Lōc-ed After Dark (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Dance New Artist (Won)
1991 Grammy Awards, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, "We're All in the Same Gang" (Nominated)1989 MTV Video Music Awards, Best Rap Video, "Wild Thing" (Nominated)
1990 Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 Grammy Awards, Best Rap Solo Performance, "Funky Cold Medina" (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, Lōc-ed After Dark (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist, Tone Lōc (Nominated)
1990 American Music Awards, Favorite Dance New Artist (Won)
1991 Grammy Awards, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, "We're All in the Same Gang" (Nominated)
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