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Straight Official Sit Downs: Tona

TONA sat down with our own DJ Pynk Dyamond of Straight Official Magazine affiliated with The World Wide Fleet DJs Coalition to discuss his new track he is pushing “OWTS” On With The Show which is now on all platforms and released his video for the track. 

Tona, also known as Big Tona, is a prominent Canadian Hip-Hop artist from Toronto. Over the years, he has built a reputation for his thoughtful lyricism and distinct sound. Known for his ability to blend diverse styles while staying true to the roots, his recent projects showcase his versatility. For example, his 2024 album H.O.T.C. (Henny On The Congregation), which features the single “Fame,” produced by Y-Not. He also released “Sun Is Out” earlier in 2024 in collaboration with Sayzee.

Tona

PUTTING IN THE WORK

Tona, the JUNO Award-winning Canadian recording artist has been active with a series of releases and projects over recent years. In 2023, he introduced a new single called “L.E.S. (Lower East Side),” produced by Burd & Keyz, which followed his 2022 18-track album GE20. That album featured collaborations with notable artists like Kardinal Offishall, Shad, and others, focusing on themes of resilience and optimism amidst challenging circumstances.

In addition to his solo work, Tona has collaborated with various artists, including Kardinal Offishall and Shad. His 2022 album GE20 was well-received and includes collaborations with Jimmy Yitty and Rochester, among others. This album dealt with optimistic thoughts amid difficult circumstances, reflecting Tona’s introspective approach to music.

TAP IN WITH TONA

For his upcoming projects into 2025, while specific details are still emerging, Tona has continued to make strides in the Canadian Hip-Hop scene with his work often reflecting powerful narratives and high-profile partnerships. You can find more of his work on platforms like Bandcamp and Spotify.

Check out the full one-on-one with Tona & Pynk Dyamond down below!

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Verse Of The Month | Flaujae- Guns Down

Flau'Jae
Photo Cred: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FLAU’JAE the young sensational artist who dazzled on America’s Got Talent is kicking off a new feature from Straight Official. Our Straight Official Verse of The Month comes from this unique rap artist with a message. With gun violence at an all time high, Flau’jae performed this song on AMT pleading America to take a serious stance on this controversial subject.

The Georgia femcee uses the song to carry on the legacy of her father. He was also an aspiring artist who lost his life to gun violence. Flau’jae expresses her raw feelings while questioning what could have been if better choices were made. The relatable track and subject matter are close to home for a lot of us. Her live performance of “Guns Down” is captured down below.

Flau'Jae

FLAU’JAE-GUNS DOWN

Look, if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then he would’ve been
Here right now

And if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then she would’ve been
Here right now

And if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then they would’ve been
Here right now

If he would’ve put
That gun down
Listen

Do you know what its like
To not have a father

No one to talk to when
You get mad at your mama

I know you ain’t gonna pick up
The phone I still call you
The reason that it hurts so bad
I never saw you

FLAU’JAE- GUNS DOWN cont.

The way my grandma be acting
It got me losing hope
I swear to God I hate to see her
On and off the coke

She said baby girl this is
Just the way I cope
Man, all this weight up
On my shoulders
Trying to stay afloat

But no, I don’t want your sympathy
I’m just telling y’all this
Was really really meant
For me, this industry

This is already meant to be
That’s why the labels
And the tiki shows
Yeah they keep on hitting me

And mama was struggling
Trying to keep the lights on
And I had some snakes in my grass
Yeah, those pythons

It’s hard to see the silver lining
When the lights off
But I know one day
That I’m going be an icon

Yeah, so I gotta keep pushing
People still hating on me
Least I know that they looking

And they see me coming up
So they peek through the bushes
But I’m just trying to raise awareness
For the people that looking

Flau'Jae

EDITOR’S TAKE

Flau’Jae uses her talents to speak to those who are going through the aftermath of gun violence. In the pure essence of Hip-Hop, she captured her reality and displayed it in the attempt to provide solace and understanding. This type of music is not only a far left from what’s trending in the culture, but also needed to promote healing and peace. “Guns Down” is a track that is good music in the sense that it comes from a good place. That is the type of music that needs to be heard.

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