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Young Tone: What's up 24HourHipHop, it’s your boy Young Tone "The R&B Savior aka Tolu". Born and raised in Brooklyn but with a Nigerian blood line. Right now I reside in Queen's so I'm reppin' that South Side Jamaica Queens, Sutphin stand up Bread winners stand up!

24: What do you feel your bringing to the music world?

Young Tone: I feel like with my music I bring my life experiences and my passion. Also I think I'm bringing the true meaning of R&B back. I also try to be a positive influence to young people like myself and all around the world.

24: I asked that questions because right now R&B has T-Pain, Akon, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, The Dream and Lloyd coming back and you will be amongst those artist and still have to stand out just as they did so what are some of the things your doing to prepare?

Young Tone: I'm just keeping my cool and sticking to my main purpose of why I'm doing this. I don't really feel like I have to prepare for anything other then to make good and positive music for the youth. Everybody is waiting for next R&B artist to create a big impact and I'm coming baby.

24: Who are some of the people that influence you musically?

Young Tone: Man, there is a lot of people from Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye, Usher, Musiq Soul Child, Donnell Jones, Ne-Yo and the list goes on and on.

24: Tell about some the projects you’re currently working on?

Young Tone: Right now I'm currently working on putting out an Independent album and shooting a video as well. I'm also getting ready to go on a High School & College Tour so look out for me.

24: Who are some of the producers you have been working with and who would you love to work with in the near future?

Young Tone: I've worked with a few underground producers that have done stuff for Destiny Child, Mary J Blige. I would really like to work with artist such as a T-Pain, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Usher. Not to mention anybody who's trying to make a big impact in music as well having a positive impact.

24: If you could choose any Major label which would you choose and why?

Young Tone: I believe that any Major Label that believes in what I do can help me reach my ultimate achievement. But if I had to choose I would say Jive Records or Island Def Jam because they both know what there doing when they put out a new artist. I see what can happen when they believe in an artist like a Ne-Yo or Chris Brown.

24: What should the readers look out for from you in the near future?

Young Tone: I like to surprise people so I'm going to say just relax and enjoy the journey.

24: How can someone find out more about to and check out your music?

Young Tone: You can Check me out at www.myspace.com/rbsingertone. I got everything there from music to videos so check it out.

24: Is there anything you want to say to the readers?

Young Tone: I just want to say watch out for me man! I'm coming and I'm not just coming to pay a visit, I'm going to be there to stay! Also what ever you believe in follow that to the fullest and don't give up. A lot of up and coming artist do but that just shows you’re not really ready yet for this industry.