American hip-hop artist/actor, born 3 March 1966, Compton, California, USA.
Scored big in 1989 with his crossover hit "Wild Thing." Taken from his debut album, Lōc'ed After Dark, the single was penned by fellow pop-rapper Young MC and featured a sample from Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'". Tone Loc was discovered by Delicious Vinyl label owners [a=Matt Dike] and Michael Ross in the late '80s, who signed him for his unique, gravelly voice. Even though "Wild Thing" and its follow-up, "Funky Cold Medina" (also written by Young MC) were huge commercial hits, and Loc-ed After Dark was only the second rap album to top the charts, Loc was quickly scorned by a majority of the hip-hop scene. Consequently, his sophomore effort, Cool Hand Loc (1991), didn't fare as well. Loc adapted, however, and left music behind to focus on his acting career. Tone Loc has since appeared in television (on Fox's "Roc") and movies (Posse, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective); and has used his instantly recognizable vocal chords to voice-over commercials and animated works.
Got his nickname from his name "Tony" and the slang term "Lōc", which refers to members of the Los Angeles street gang the "Crips", of which Tone Lōc was previously a member.
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January 21, 2026
The Masked Singer
Los Angeles, California, United StatesPerformed as The Masked Handyman. On this episode, his identity was revealed and he was voted off the show. Broadcast date.
1. Can I Kick It?(A Tribe Called Quest cover)
1. Wild Thing
January 7, 2026
The Masked Singer
Los Angeles, California, United StatesPerformed as The MaskedHandyman. His identity was revealed on the May 21stth, 2026 episode. Broadcast date
1. Shake Your Groove Thing(Peaches & Herb cover)
October 8, 2025
Paul Paul Theater
Fresno, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2025
Riverfront Park
Spokane, Washington, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Gin and Juice(Snoop Dogg cover)
3. Hey, What's Up
August 21, 2025
Emerald Queen Casino
Tacoma, Washington, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Hey, What's Up
3. Wild Thing
4. The Roof Is on Fire(Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three cover)
August 3, 2025
Mayo Park
Rochester, Minnesota, United StatesJuly 30, 2025
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, California, United StatesMarch 14, 2025
Appalachian Wireless Arena
Pikeville, Kentucky, United StatesOctober 5, 2024
Prince George's Stadium
Bowie, Maryland, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Wild Thing
September 8, 2024
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 21, 2024
Chevrolet Court at the New York State Fair
Syracuse, New York, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Gin and Juice(Snoop Dogg cover)
3. Hey, What's Up
4. Wild Thing
July 31, 2024
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, California, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Hey, What's Up
3. Wild Thing
July 18, 2024
Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United StatesJune 29, 2024
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States1. Funky Cold Medina
2. Gin and Juice(Snoop Dogg cover)
3. Hey, What's Up
4. Wild Thing
June 22, 2024
Claude Cox Omniplex
Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United StatesMay 10, 2024
The Canyon - Montclair
Montclair, California, United StatesJanuary 27, 2024
North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Bowler, Wisconsin, United StatesJanuary 20, 2024
The Canyon
Agoura Hills, California, United StatesJanuary 7, 2024
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesDecember 31, 2023
Fremont Street Experience
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States1st. Street stage
View on Setlist.fm →Tone Loc has released 5+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Wild Thing & Other Hits, Posse Love, Cool Hand Loc. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Tone Loc's most popular tracks include Funky Cold Medina, Wild Thing, Cheeba Cheeba, Funky Cold Medina (Re-Recorded / Remastered), On Fire (Remix). Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American hip-hop artist/actor, born 3 March 1966, Compton, California, USA.Scored big in 1989 with his crossover hit "Wild Thing." Taken from his debut album, Lōc'ed After Dark, the single was penned... Read the full biography on this page.
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