O2 by Tonéx - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Tonex's debut offering, the 2000 release Pronounced Toe-Nay, established him as one of music's innovative forces. A top-notch producer, songwriter, arranger, musician, dancer, and vocalist, Tonex has a sound that incorporates influences of Prince and Michael Jackson into his own immense talents. His 2002 release, O2, is more vibrant and upbeat than his darker-hued debut offering. More than anything else, O2 showcases Tonex's ability as a vocalist, the one area that many who have followed the career of this artist often overlook. For starters, there are a number of beautifully arranged ballads that allow Tonex to stretch out and exercise his vocal chops. There's the sparsely produced, traditional gospel-flavored "God Has Not 4got"; the string-filled song about heaven, "The Beautiful Place"; "Seasons," which features Tonex joined by his wife, Yvonne "Ms. Tonex" Williams; and the love song he wrote for his wife, "You." When it comes time to party, Tonex holds nothing back. The songs best describing Tonex's "party all the time" attitude are the beat-driven "'Bout a Thang" and the pop-flavored title track. The 17 songs making up O2 push all musical boundaries, which in reality is a very good thing. ~ Tim Smith

1. Prologue

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Charlie Willis; Production
Recording: Charlie Willis; Production

2. O2

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

3. 'Bout A Thang

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Vocals: Tonéx
Claude Harris Jr.; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Producer: T. Boy; Production

4. Pass Me By

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

5. Dancin' In The Son

Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii
P. Wilkins
Tim Trudeau; Composer
Lyricist: Tim Trudeau
P. Wilkins
Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: Sirrocdomz; Production
Recording: Tim Trudeau; Production

6. That's When

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

7. Everything

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

8. I Have Decided...

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

9. Decided "The Sequel"

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

10. God Has Not 4got

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

11. Help!

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Sam Boukas
Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell
Sam Boukas; Production
Producer: T. Boy
O'ryn
Oryn; Production
Recording: Sam Boukas
Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

12. Seasons

Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Sam Boukas
Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell
Sam Boukas; Production
Recording: Sam Boukas
Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

13. Inspiration

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

14. You

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

15. Tumblin'

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

16. Even U

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

17. See You Again

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

18. The Beautiful Place

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

19. Epilogue

Primary Artist: Tonéx; Main Performer
Performer: Tonéx; Performer
Composer: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony C. Williams Ii; Composer
Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production
Producer: T. Boy; Production
Recording: Steve "the Chef" Russell; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 15 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

16/19 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

12/19 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Christian R&B, Christian, R&B, Soul

Label

Verity Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 8, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

12414317728