ILL TONE promises night of emerging hip hop (Cowichan Valley Newsleader)
Published May 21, 2013Prior to ILL TONE’s show @ Duncan Garage Showroom on May 15, 2013, the Cowichan Valley Newsleader caught up with him via telephone.
Click the image below to read the short piece which was published online.
Photos from “Bringin’ the Hope Back” Release Party in Vancouver
Published May 11, 2013On May 9th, 2013, ILL TONE hosted his official release party for “Bringin’ the Hope Back” @ Hooker’s Green in Yaletown. A small but supportive crowd was in attendance to witness solid performances by 33KIDS , A-RO , SKULASTIC , MISTER WAUGH , & ILL TONE, along with his DJ, Optimus Prime, and Dave Taylor on the guitar.
The event was a success and ILL TONE would like to thank all the performers, volunteers, Donnelly Group, Hooker’s Green, Cariboo Brewing, DIPT, Lotus Eaters Films, and Hip Hop Canada. Together, everyone helped raise $300 for the BC Children’s Hospital, BC SPCA, & Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.
Check the photo gallery on this website for more photos from the event in addition to the ones below. Thanks to LOTUS EATERS FILMS for gettin all the good shots!
ILL TONE merchandise! illtonemusic@gmail.com
ILL TONE kicks off his set.
DJ Optimus Prime on the decks.
Dave Taylor on the guitar.
“Put your hands up!”
33KIDS killin’ it!
More from 33KIDS…
Kelvin & Mizzy from 33KIDS, killin’ it some more!
A-RO – Elekwent Folk / Jellyfish!!!
Thanks to Cariboo Brewing for all the support for the event!
Devon Quelch with a couple lovely Bulgarian ladies, representin that Cariboo!
ILL TONE, bringin’ that hope back…
ILL TONE announces short “Bringin’ the Hope Back” Release Tour
Published April 13, 2013ILL TONE is excited to announce that in May, 2013, he’ll be embarking on a short album release tour around BC w/ Skulastic, & DJ M-Traxx.
“Bringin’ the Hope Back” was released in February on URBNET Records. Since then, the album has held steadily within the top 10 hip hop releases on Canadian alternative radio, and has gained a widely positive response from media outlets across the nation.
GET THE ALBUM @…
http://urbnet.bandcamp.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/
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ILL TONE’s “Bringin’ the Hope Back” #5 most spun hip hop album in Canada (!earshot)
Published April 4, 2013After spending a week outside of the top 10, ILL TONE’s “Bringin’ the Hope Back” has climbed back in to the top 5 hip hop releases on community / campus radio in Canada, just behind A$AP Rocky and Swollen Members’ critically acclaimed ”Beautiful Death Machine”.
ILL TONE would like to congratulate Swollen Members on “Beautiful Death Machine” having hit #1 in Canada on iTunes!
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“Bringin’ the Hope Back” – Hip Hop Canada [review]
Published March 28, 2013Recently, Hip Hop Canada published a review of ILL TONE’s debut album.
“Bringing the Hope Back is much more than an album that you put your hands up and move side to side to; it’s a therapeutic experience. The thought provoking material leaves you in a humble state of reflection. Ill Tone’s decision to pour out the gloomy details of his journey allows his audience to connect with him on a personal level, which is a quality that makes a true artist.”
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