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Tona Releases New Single and Music Video “OWTS”
Rising Toronto rapper Tona has released his new single “OWTS.” The single title, which stands for “On With The Show,” is the final single from his upcoming project, HOTC (Henny On The Congregation).
“OWTS” is about going on with life’s challenges despite its pushbacks that come at seemingly the wrong times. The song starts off by jokingly calling for Emmy-nominated actress Tracee Ellis Ross but then serves commanding bars about moving on.
The rapper states that the song is used to pay homage to the legendary Kardinal Offishall, who produced the track.
“This song serves as a homage to heralded city legend, producer, and artist Kardinal Offishall,” Tona said of the rapper and producer per a press release. “[Kardinal] originally released “On Wit Da Show” in 1997. The production just gave me close to the same feel as the original and instantly had me wanting to echo the same sentiments, throughout all the ups and downs through the career trials, On with the show!”
“OWTS” follows “Fame,” the third single, which was released in September. Tona is set to release his new album HOTC (Henny On The Congregation) at the end of the year.
Listen to “OWTS” here and keep up with Tona on Instagram and TikTok.
Take a look at the music video for “OWTS” below:
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Blending R&B with an experimental hip-hop twist, Pulp Noir is steeped in the bold energy of artists like Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Michael Jackson, but Léks isn’t content to imitate. Instead, he serves up his signature mix of grime, Afroswing, and opulent hip-hop, creating a soundscape that’s purely his own. Pulp Noir is a sonic rush, an invitation to shake off the mundane and dive into the thrill of being yourself.
Each track on Pulp Noir is like a page from a handbook of self-liberation, with one golden rule: you have to jump in with both feet! “I wanted this EP to be an instruction manual on love with one step—you have to go through it,” Léks explains. The EP brims with youthful energy, playful wit, and a fearless spirit that urges listeners to be bold and live for the moment. As Léks puts it, “What you seek is in the place you’re most scared to go!”
With its infectious rhythms, edgy beats, and heart-stopping hooks, Pulp Noir will have you dancing and thinking, and maybe even daring yourself to be a little more honest.
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