Dial Tone

Antonio Andrews, aka Dial Tone, is an American rapper from Tulsa, Oklahomas North side. His interest in (rap) music began in middle school after seeing his friends older brothers CD collection, while a Queens (New York) native inspired him as an artist.

Nas, If I Ruled the World, video made me want to write my first rap. I started rapping in middle school, like 7th grade, after I figured basketball wasn't going to work out for me. My favorite artist of all time is Nas. I loved that he never let the (rap) game dictate or influence his style. . .

Notebooks became rhyme books, the allure basketball glory faded, fast-forward to 2011 where Tone, who has always been passionate about the art, makes the decision to take rap serious. Through a collective of close friends, DAir District, he begins to release music and perform around Tulsa. 2012 was a foundational year, as it was a year of focus and dedication as he sought to make his presence known.

His hard work paid off, for in 2013, he accompanied Tulsa native and hometown hero, Johnny Polygon, on the Light up the Night tour with PAC DIV. He released an EP entitled The EAT, featuring Johnny Polygon, and dropped the single Trampoline with Compton emcee, Problem.

In 2014, Tone looks to set the tone (no pun intended) with the release of LivefromUtica, a (10) track project capturing his artistry and Tulsa life.

As one listens to this hungry artist, we have no choice but to shift focus and pay attention to whats coming out of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

-Andre Young