B. Slade

Anthony Charles Williams II (born May 16, 1975 in San Diego, California), better known by his stage name B.Slade, formerly known under the gospel moniker Tonéx (/ˈtoʊneɪ/ toh-nay), is an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, dancer, producer, and activist from San Diego, CA. He has gone by various names and aliases, but his primary stage name of choice had for years been "Tonéx". In 2010, he began using the stage name B.Slade in order to repackage himself.[1] Williams has released several hundred songs on dozens of albums over the span of his career, while producing several others for both gospel and secular artists. He has won six Stellar Awards, a GMA Award, and received 2 Grammy nominations: one for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for his 2004 gold album, Out The Box and another in 2009 for Best Urban/Soul Alternative Performance for his single, "Blend", from his 2009 mainstream (albeit theoretically Gospel) album, Unspoken. Known more for his gospel recordings, his musical efforts have been known to blend a smorgasbord of styles, including pop, r&b, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, rock, latin, electro, punk and trance. His primary influences include Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Prince, Michael Jackson, Walter Hawkins, David Bowie, and Janet Jackson. His distinct sound and eclectic style of music led him to give his music its own genre per se, calling it "Nureau". B.Slade is now becoming a force to be reckoned with in the secular music world, writing and producing songs on Faith Evans, Chaka Khan, Sheila E, Shanice and Jacky Clark. Albums 2010: A Brilliant Catastrophe (Alpha) 2010: A Brilliant Catastrophe (Beta) 2011: Diesel 2011: Stealth 2012: Knowing 2012: Deep Purple 2013: Stunt B%$@H 2013: My September Issue Compilations and Mixtapes 2010: Dawn O' the Unicorn (mixtape) 2010: Dance Floor Arsonist: The Jack5on Magic Mixtape 2011: Stereotype: Collector's Edition 2011: Songs O' Lament 2012: The Children 2012: Cigar (compilation) 2012: Deep & Slow (mixtape) 2012: B.Slade Live at the WitZend