hip hop, west coast hip hop
With his unmistakable raspy voice, Tone-Lōc skyrocketed to fame with the '80s and '90s party anthems "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina." A pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, his laid-back delivery and clever, sample-heavy tracks became staples of pop culture. His performances are a nostalgic trip back to a golden era of fun, accessible hip-hop.