Anthony M. Jones, also known as Tone, is a Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Artists he has worked for include Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, John Legend, Sabrina Carpenter, Fifth Harmony, Juice Wrld, Andy Grammer, Mary J. Blige,[1] and Keri Hilson.[2][3]
Anthony M. Jones | |
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 At Circle House Studios Miami, FL (2019) | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Tone |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, hip hop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, drum machine, sampler |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | anthonymjones |
Some of Tone’s notable releases include Justin Bieber’s “Holy” featuring Chance the Rapper, which was Grammy nominated for Album of Year, Ariana Grande’s “My Hair” and Juice Wrld’s “Make Believe” on his Grammy-nominated album for Best Rap Album. He also wrote and produced Ariana Grande’s platinum record “Boyfriend” featuring Social House, which was Grammy-nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The single "About Us" which he produced for Neverest[4] won a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award.[5] The music video reached #1 on the MuchMore video countdown in February 2011.[6] Other notable singles Jones has produced include "Last Time" by George Nozuka,[7] and "All Said And Done" by Chevy Woods feat. Dej Loaf.[8]
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tone currently resides in Los Angeles.
Production discography
editContributions to Full Lengths and Compilations
edit| Year | Artist | Album | Track(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Josh Levi | DISC TWO (SCRATCHED UP) | "EGO” | Raedio/Atlantic |
| "BIRTHDAY DANCE” | ||||
| 2023 | Andy Grammer | TBA | "These Tears” | S-Curve |
| 2022 | John Legend | LEGEND | "Splash" | Republic Records |
| "One Last Dance" | ||||
| 2022 | Lindsey Lomis | Daydreaming | "call me when u get home" | Altadena/Warner Records |
| "die with my friends" | ||||
| 2022 | Josh Levi | DISC TWO | "All Over Again” | Raedio/Atlantic |
| 2022 | Lolo Zouai | PLAYGIRL | "Open the Door” | RCA |
| 2020 | Ariana Grande | Positions | "My Hair” | Republic Records |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber feat. Chance the Rapper | Justice | "Holy” | Def Jam Records |
| 2020 | Carlie Hanson | DestroyDestroyDestroyDestroy | "Good Enough” | Warner Records |
| 2020 | Monsta X | All About Luv | "You Can’t Hold My Heart” | Epic |
| 2019 | Ariana Grande feat. Social House | Everything Changed... | "Boyfriend” | Republic Records |
| 2019 | 24kGoldn | Dropped Outta College | "Been Here Before” | RECORDS |
| 2019 | Juice Wrld | Death Race For Love | "Make Believe" | Interscope Records |
| 2017 | Fifth Harmony | Fifth Harmony | "Bridges" | Epic |
| 2016 | Taylor Gang feat. Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Project Pat, Cash Out | TGOD Volume 1 | "Freaky Before" | Taylor Gang Records |
| 2015 | Chevy Woods feat. Dej Loaf | The 48 Hunnid Project | "All Said And Done" | Taylor Gang Records |
| 2015 | Chevy Woods feat Post Malone and Peej | "Getcha Some" | ||
| 2015 | Chevy Woods feat. Wiz Khalifa | "Lookin Back" | ||
| 2015 | Case | Heaven's Door | "Heavy Breathing" | Entertainment One |
| 2015 | Chevy Woods | SXSW I Love Texas | "Houston" | Taylor Gang Records |
| 2013 | No Stress | No Stress | "Crazy" | Sony Portugal |
| 2011 | Keshia Chanté | Night & Day | "Miss U" | Universal |
| 2011 | Neverest | About Us | "About Us" | VicPark Records/Fontana/Universal |
| "Everything" | ||||
| "The Chase" | ||||
| "Hello/Goodbye" | ||||
| 2010 | Mary J. Blige | Stronger With Each Tear | "Stay" (Amazon.com exclusive) | Geffen Records |
| 2009 | Kristinia DeBarge | Exposed | "It's Gotta Be Love" (co-prod. w/ Babyface) | Sodapop/Island |
| 2009 | Keri Hilson | In a Perfect World... | "Do It" (iTunes bonus track) | Mosley/Zone-4/Interscope |
| 2008 | Keith Sweat | Just Me | "Just Wanna Sex You" | Atco Records |
| "Never Had A Lover" | ||||
| 2008 | Ashanti | The Declaration | "Mother" | Universal Motown |
| 2008 | George Nozuka | Believe | "Last Time" | HC Entertainment |
| "Can't Stop Loving You" | ||||
| 2007 | The Cheetah Girls | In Concert: The Party's Just Begun Tour | "Falling For You (Live)" | Walt Disney Records |
Non-album singles, other
edit| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Cheetah Girls feat. Miley Cyrus and Everlife | "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" | The Party's Just Begun Tour |
| 2008 | R. Kelly | "Playas Get Lonely" | |
| 2008 | Day 26 | "Dizzy" | |
| 2009 | JoJo | "Take Me (Around the World)" | |
| 2009 | Pleasure P | "Baby It's Ova" | |
| 2009 | Pleasure P | "After The Club" | |
| 2010 | Tank | "Fatal" | |
| 2010 | R. Kelly | "I Know You Gotta Man" | |
| 2010 | Usher | "Love Em All (Alt Version)" | |
| 2011 | Tank | "Waterfalls" | |
| 2011 | Rico Love | "Lovers" | |
| 2020 | Sabrina Carpenter | "Honeymoon Fades” | Hollywood Records |
| 2021 | RMR feat. Tyla Yaweh | "Vibes”[9] | Warner Records |
Musical Director
edit| Year | Artist | Tour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Cheetah Girls | "Party's Just Begun Tour" |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year[A] | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | Justice (as songwriter) | Album of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
edit- ^ "Music: Mary J. Blige – Stay [Bonus Track]". thisisrnb.com. 2009-12-24. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ "Can You Do It (Legal Title)". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ Stassen, Murray (2020-01-09). "Angelica Camacho joins Primary Wave as Vice President, Creative A&R". Music Business Worldwide. Archived from the original on 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ "Bestfan Exclusive: Interview with Neverest". bestfan.com. 2011-01-31. Archived from the original on 2011-02-04. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
- ^ "SOCAN honours writers of Neverest hit with No. 1 Song Award". Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. 2011-05-13. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ "MuchMore Countdown for February 25, 2011". MuchMore. 2011-02-27. Archived from the original on 2012-04-15.
- ^ "George Nozuka |". letssingit.com.[failed verification]
- ^ Coleman, C. Vernon II (2015-07-11). "Listen to Chevy Woods Feat. DeJ Loaf, "All Said and Done" - XXL". XXL. Archived from the original on 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ Powell, Jon (2021-05-21). "RMR and Tyla Yaweh bring the "Vibes" on new single". Revolt. Archived from the original on 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ^ "2022 GRAMMYs Awards: Complete Nominations List". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
External links
edit- Anthony M. Jones at AllMusic
- Anthony M. Jones discography at Discogs
- Anthony M. Jones at IMDb