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==Biography==
==Biography==
Raised in the Bronx, Tony was taken in at the age of 13 by [[Big Pun]], who attempted to secure a recording contract for the teen. He took the name Tony Sunshine, and eventually became a member of [[Terror Squad (group)|Terror Squad]]. [[Big Pun]] was like a big brother to Sunshine, also respected and understood his unique talent.<ref name="LoC">[http://www.dubcnn.com/2015/05/18/exclusive-interview-with-former-terror-squad-member-tony-sunshine/ DubCNN Interview]</ref> Tony has collaborated with [[R. Kelly]], [[Ginuwine]], [[T-Pain]], [[Fabolous]] and [[Capone-N-Noreaga]].
Raised in the Bronx, Tony was taken in at the age of 13 by [[Fat Joe]], who attempted to secure a recording contract for the teen. He took the name Tony Sunshine, and eventually became a member of [[Terror Squad (group)|Terror Squad]]. [[Fat Joe]] was like a big brother to Sunshine, also respected and understood his unique talent.<ref name="LoC">[http://www.dubcnn.com/2015/05/18/exclusive-interview-with-former-terror-squad-member-tony-sunshine/ DubCNN Interview]</ref> Tony has collaborated with [[R. Kelly]], [[Ginuwine]], [[T-Pain]], [[Fabolous]] and [[Capone-N-Noreaga]].


==Music==
==Music==

Revision as of 19:28, 10 November 2022

Tony Sunshine
Born (1977-04-23) April 23, 1977 (age 47)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop, R&B
OccupationSinger
Years active1998 — Present
LabelsTerror Squad

Antonio Cruz (born April 23, 1977), known professionally as Tony Sunshine, is an American R&B singer of Puerto Rican descent, famous for his affiliation with New York City hip hop group Terror Squad.[1] He sang on tracks such as Cuban Link's "Still Telling Lies", Fat Joe's "All I Need" and Big Pun's "100%". He released his debut single on Jive Records entitled "Oh My God" (featuring Diddy and Dirtbag) in 2004.

Biography

Raised in the Bronx, Tony was taken in at the age of 13 by Fat Joe, who attempted to secure a recording contract for the teen. He took the name Tony Sunshine, and eventually became a member of Terror Squad. Fat Joe was like a big brother to Sunshine, also respected and understood his unique talent.[2] Tony has collaborated with R. Kelly, Ginuwine, T-Pain, Fabolous and Capone-N-Noreaga.

Music

Tony Sunshine has sung vocals for Big Punisher on songs like "100%", "Laughin at You", and "My Dick". He has also appeared on some of Fat Joe's songs including "TS Piece", and "All I need". Terror Squad's debut album entitled Terror Squad was released in 1999, Tony Sunshine appears on several songs on that album also. Tony Sunshine working with music producer Aytekin Storch,

Fat Joe was able to finalize a record deal for Tony in 2005 with Epic and Sony BMG. Tony Sunshine was released from Sony BMG in May, 2006 and was signed to Urban Box Office. In November 2006, UBO folded, leaving the future of Tony Sunshine's 2007 debut release uncertain. Tony released "She's Like The Wind", that featured fellow New York artist Lumidee. There is an English version and a Spanglish version.

In 2010, Tony was signed to Jive Records and is preparing his first full-length album with productions from Swizz Beatz and T-Pain. His first single "Say Hey" was released in July 2010 and was produced by Swizz Beatz.

Fast Forward to 2015, Tony has just released his new comeback mixtape where he skillfully blended R&B and Hiphop. Working with different producers and exploring his sound, his new mixtape "No Filter" has gotten acclaimed reviews on blogs, and online print. It is rumored that Tony is now working on a brand new LP with original material.

In 2016, Tony Sunshine reunited with Fat Joe and the Terror Squad. Tony Sunshine is working on a solo EP scheduled for release in late 2017, as well as highly anticipated joint ventures.

Discography

  • 2016: Danger
  • 2016: Close
  • 2018: TBA

Singles

  • 2003: "Grey Goose" (featuring Fat Joe)
  • 2004: "Oh My God" (featuring Diddy & Dirtbag)
  • 2007: "She's Like the Wind" (featuring Lumidee)
  • 2010: "Say Hey"
  • 2011: "#1 Baby"
  • 2013: "Don't Deserve"
  • 2015: "Crying"
  • 2016: "Danger" (featuring Chris Rivers)
  • 2017: "Talk About it"
  • 2018: "Take Me Away"
  • 2019: "Bruce Leroy"
  • 2019: "Shots Fired"
  • 2020: "Wandas Son" (Featuring Dre of Cool N Dre)
  • 2021: "You Said"

Mixtapes

  • 2015: No Filter [3]

References

  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Biography: Terror Squad". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  2. ^ DubCNN Interview
  3. ^ "Tony Sunshine – It's Going Down (DD35 Exclusive)". BallerStatus.com. May 7, 2015.
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