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Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) soared from obscurity into pop stardom in 1989 when his hoarse voice and unmistakable delivery made the song "Wild Thing" (using a sample from Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'") a massive hit. The song was co-written by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the...

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  1. Posted 3/19/08 1,313

    play icon Funky Cold Medina

    Video | Funky Cold Medina Loc-ed After Dark

  2. Wild Thing and Other Hits

    Album | Wild Thing and Other Hits Premiered 10/10/03 Rhino Flashback

  3. Posted 9/9/02

    Will Smith Gets 'Fresh,' Tone-Loc Avoids Young MC, N.W.A Throw A Party: This Week In 1990

    News | Will Smith Gets 'Fresh,' Tone-Loc Avoids Young MC, N.W.A Throw A Party: This Week In 1990

  4. Posted 8/1/01

    Run-DMC, Tone Loc, Other Old-School Hip-Hoppers Hitting Road

    News | Run-DMC, Tone Loc, Other Old-School Hip-Hoppers Hitting Road

Full Biography

Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) soared from obscurity into pop stardom in 1989 when his hoarse voice and unmistakable delivery made the song "Wild Thing" (using a sample from Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'") a massive hit. The song was co-written by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the second single smash, "Funky Cold Medina." The album Loc-ed After Dark became the second rap release ever to top the pop charts. Tone-Loc expanded his horizons into acting in 1992 and 1993, appearing a few times on the Fox sitcom Roc. He was also in the films Posse and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and in 1991 returned to recording with Cool Hand Loc. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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