Tonio Armani steps into the legacy of Death Row: The Revival
The self-made urban soul king born to redefine Death Row’s legendary name
Who are you outside of the music — and how does that show up in your sound?
I’m a family guy. I’m the everyday dad and working man. You can hear it in my music because I talk about putting the work in and getting something out of it. My music comes from my experiences whether it’s what I’ve seen, where I’ve been, what I feel, or what I’ve gone through.
What does your voice represent that’s missing in music right now?
A grown man’s sound. That Gerald Lavert, that raspy growl. The greats like Barry White, Ray Charles, and James Brown’s full tones that’s making a comeback.