Tuning Out: How A Lightning Fast Rapper Finds His Focus | SOURCE: FastCompany.com

Recently, Tonedeff rocked Fast Company Magazine’s Most Creative People 1000 event in NYC. He took time out to explain his method of focusing in today’s social-networking insanity. Shouts to the gang at Fast Company for the nifty video (and the Instagator drop – haha). Be sure to comment over on their site.

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Without a silly hat, Tonedeff announces the title of his next Polymer EP, “Demon” and discusses the release of Glutton while answering fan questions. (Recorded 7.30.13)

DOWNLOAD “SUNRISE”: http://bit.ly/Z38aax // Tonedeff’s debut performance of his track “Sunrise” on an unsuspecting crowd at the 2009 QN5 Megashow. ©2013 QN5 INC. All Rights Reserved. THIS SONG IS TAKEN FROM TONEDEFF’S ‘GLUTTON’ EP: http://bit.ly/13TqYgA

This week: 07.15.13 – Comedy Recap, Hyphen Digital Release, Megashow Trailer & Livestream announcement. ©2013 QN5 INC.

The first in a series of forthcoming updates by Tonedeff, giving you the latest scoop on all things QN5. This week: 06.01.13 – The final QN5 Megashow, TACM Podcast Live & Glutton Tees. ©2013 QN5 INC.

Tonedeff details the unique setup for his next project, Polymer and works some Q&A with the fans. Tonedeff also likes to wear funny hats on Livestream.

For those of you who missed Tonedeff’s Livestream Q&A on 4.10.12, here’s a recorded archive for you to catch up with. You’ll hear all about the motivations behind Peter Anthony Red’s Hyperrealism album, along with first announcement of Tonedeff’s forthcoming Polymer project. All that and more—plus an exclusive acapella performance of the previously unreleased “The Fire That Burns”.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE EP @ http://peteranthonyred.com – An exclusive behind the scenes look at the recording of “Water” by Peter Anthony Red. Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Hyperrealism’. ** For fans of Tori Amos, Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple ** // Direction, Photography & Editing: Daniel McStay (http://DanielMcStay.com)

SOCIAL LINKS:
http://www.facebook.com/peteranthonyred
http://www.twitter.com/peteranthonyred
© 2012 QUINTIC. All Rights Reserved.

Tonedeff performs a remixed cover of Cee-Lo Green’s “What Part of Forever”. Taken from his recent compilation project ‘Cold.Killed.Collected. (2005-2010) Available now @ http://tonedeff.bandcamp.com

6 Years into the development of QN5 as a label, the artists recount their regrets and forge ahead strengthening the bond with their fans.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:
(Part 2 of 3) After famed documentarian Ken Burns, shot an in-depth film about QN5’s decade-strong history for the 2011 QN5 Megashow: Evolution, he accidentally sent the final video as an audio CD—and the label was forced to recreate the footage on a shoestring budget in time for the show. Here’s what they came up with.

CREDITS: Written By: Tonedeff & PackFM // Directed By: Tonedeff // Puppeteers: PackFM & Mrs. Deff // ©2011 QN5 Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(Part 1 of 3) After famed documentarian Ken Burns, shot an in-depth film about QN5’s decade-strong history for the 2011 QN5 Megashow: Evolution, he accidentally sent the final video as an audio CD—and the label was forced to recreate the footage on a shoestring budget in time for the show. Here’s what they came up with.

CREDITS: Written By: Tonedeff & PackFM // Directed By: Tonedeff // Puppeteers: PackFM & Mrs. Deff // ©2011 QN5 Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Tonedeff performs a portion of “Cripsy” in Denver, CO. For more info visit: http://www.qn5.com // tonedeff.com

Tonedeff recounts his favorite memory from the QN5 Megashow. Which one is your favorite?

The single & video from DJ JS-1’s new album, NO ONE CARES, available in stores 6/21/11…

Directed by ADAM ELIAS BUNCHER (www.adambuncher.com)
“The world got a secret they wanna tell ya…
a fool-proof cure-all they wanna sell ya…
believe it or not, it’s all an act to control,
when people act like they know when they actually dont…”

Tonedeff & PackFM perform “That’s What Happens” Live @ Southpaw

More footage from the New York United benefit concert courtesy of MCMIReport.com. In this clip QN5’s dynamic duo, Tonedeff and PackFM, perform their 2Dopeboyz exclusive cut “That’s What Happens”.

It’s been a great year for QN5 and 2011 only promises to get better. We’d like to thank you all for your continued support, Blueschoolers are the most hardcore fans that ever existed!

Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve…see you next year!

Tonedeff – “Ridiculous (Live @ Fat Beats NY)” – 9.3.10

PackFM – “Nasty (Live @ Fat Beats NY)” – 9.3.10

Last week, Tonedeff & PackFM hit up Fat Beats on their final Friday of existence to throw down one last time in honor of it’s place in Hip Hop history. It’s with bittersweet irony that they rocked out of the very same corner of the store they first crossed paths at over 11 years ago during the NYC battle-scene’s hey-day. It also happened to be 105° F in the store, packed wall to wall with no A/C. As always, it was done for the love.

Above are two performance clips captured by Tone Riggz of PackFM’s “Nasty” from his album ‘I F*cking Hate Rappers’ and Tonedeff’s classic first 12” single, “Ridiculous”. For more clips of QN5 cyphers and in-store performances at Fat Beats over the years, peep this video @ 1:13 & 3:30.

Remember folks, even though the physical stores are closed, you can still support underground hip hop at FatBeats.com.

Enjoy!

PackFM and Tonedeff on NodFactor.com

Recently, PackFM and Tonedeff sat down with NodFactor.com to talk about the creation of the title track to the already critically acclaimed “I F*cking Hate Rappers” album.

Enjoy!

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Politics (Live, UGHH in-store)

Live performance of “Politics” in-store at UGHH on March 30th, 2006.

Tonedeff’s “Move In, Ride Out” music video. Directed by: Adam Buncher.