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Book Tone Lōc
Tone Loc is a rapper, voice artist and actor from Los Angeles, famous for his raspy voice and the hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina." His debut album Lōc-ed After Dark arrived in 1989 and topped the American album chart, with "Wild Thing" reaching number two on the Hot 100 and "Funky Cold Medina" reaching number three. He followed with Cool Hand Lōc in 1991 and "All Through the Night," and he appeared on "We're All in the Same Gang" with the West Coast Rap All-Stars. He earned a Grammy nomination for his work. He played Sergeant Emilio in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, appeared in Heat, and voiced Fūd Wrapper in the Epcot attraction Food Rocks. In 2022 he performed in Boombox! A Vegas Residency on Shuffle at Westgate Las Vegas, sharing the stage with Eric B., CeeLo Green, Kid 'N Play, J.J. Fad and Thea Austin of Snap!. In February 2024 he took the stage for media and VIP guests at the Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee media camp in Las Vegas. He was born Anthony Terrell Smith on March 3, 1966.
- Genres: hip-hop
- Active since 1987
- Born in Los Angeles
- Nominations: Grammy
- Labels: Delicious Vinyl
- Category: Musician
Estimated fee range
How much does Tone Lōc cost?
The estimated booking fee for Tone Lōc is Under $25K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Tone Loc “wild thing” live at the silver reef casino · Deebo Bellafonte Watch on YouTube
Career timeline
Milestones
- "Wild Thing" (peaked #2 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Released debut album Lōc-ed After Dark
- "Funky Cold Medina" (peaked #3 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Released the album Lōc‐ed After Dark
- Released the album Cool Hand Lōc
- Starred in Heat as Richard Torena
- Performed at Boombox! A Vegas Residency on Shuffle at Westgate Las Vegas
- Performed at the Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee VIP media tent in Las Vegas Read the event recap
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What is the typical fee range for Tone Lōc?
Our estimate puts Tone Lōc in the Under $25K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Tone Lōc but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Arrested Development, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh.
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Use the availability form on this page with your date, city, event type and budget range. Altus Entertainment contacts Tone Lōc's representatives and replies within one business day; there is no cost to ask.
What is Tone Lōc's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Tone Lōc is Under $25K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Tone Lōc?
Plan for an estimated Under $25K for the fee itself, plus travel, production and hospitality. Altus Entertainment will confirm the real number for your date.
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