Remembering Tony D: Around the Web
April 6, 2009 – 1:51 pmThough the media coverage of Tony D’s death has been weak, Tony’s being remember from around the web. Here’s a list of some tributes, which I’ll add to as I come across more:
- The Trentonian: Trenton hip-hop legend dead at 42 – This Trentonian piece is outstanding (much better than the initial piece on nj.com that had no clue who Tony D was).
- Ukut.com: A Salute To Tony D – Includes a nice selection of his production and MC credits. be sure to check out the Shawn Lov track “Can’t Complain,” possibly Tony D’s last vocal appearance. It’s really great.
- Dan Charnas: White Devil Becomes White Angel – Tony D. R.I.P. (1966-2009) – Touching tribute from Dan Charnas, who worked with Tone at Profile. (Also here.)
- Cold Rock Da Spot: Tony D…R.I.P. – Another good round-up of Tony’s music.
- Philaflava: R.I.P. Tony D (also, on the forums).
- Cocaine Blunts: R.I.P. Tony D
- Rock the Dub: RIP Tony D – Good collection of coverage up to this point (and source for many of the links here).
- Fat Lace: Legendary producer Tony D (a.k.a. Anthony Depula) dies in car accident (R.I.P.)
- Strictly Independant: R.I.P Tony D aka Anthony Depula aka Harvee Wallbangar – A nice line-up of Tony D videos.
- Tony D R.I.P. – Note that the time of death listed is incorrect (it was April 4th).
- Paul Rosenblog: R.I.P. Tony D.
- Austinsurreal: RIP LEGEND TONY D!
- Wake Your Daughter Up: RIP Tony D
- Rap Radar: R.I.P. Tony D
- Hip-Hop Battlefield: Rest In Peace Tony D – Tony’s wife Marcy writes in on the comments.
- Just Blaze: =(
- Press Rewind If I Haven’t…: Jackin For Beats : Tony D in The Source (1992) – A scan of the 1992 piece in The Source (see also the Droppin’ Funky Verses ad)
- MC Serch
- Chairman Mao
- StevieG (see also his audio tribute)
5 Responses to “Remembering Tony D: Around the Web”
Nice job compiling these.. and RIP to Tony D.
Only argument I have is with your first line.. the media coverage has been strong. You just demonstrated that with your list. These sources are the media.
By rafi on Apr 7, 2009
Good point, rafi. As a member of this side of the media, I should have clarified by specifiying “print media.”
By laze on Apr 7, 2009
RIP my brother tell Borne I miss him to when you see him.
By Pumis on Apr 7, 2009
It’s been a long strange trip over the years from the WPRB days, I fell out of touch with Tony and everyone for a few years. I linked up with Tone last year and he hit me with some beats to shop to Wu, and we talked about doing a Raw Deal reunion….I had planned on going to the Trenton old school show he was involved with, till it got cancelled. I’m sadden by the thought that the reunion I’ll be having with eveyone will be at Tony’s viewing.
I feel Tony never got the credits he deserved as a producer, for awhile in the 90′s, he helped put out a unique sound and opened door for many of the areas underground artists to be heard. So many producers with lesser talent have received so much more fame, I will always look back with fondness to what we tried to do all of those years of the WPRB days of Club Crush and the Raw Deal, and just how much of a legacy it has left with people has always made me happy. I’m glad that I had been a friend of Tony D’s for the time I had been, he added much to Hip Hop and was a central part of the show, and I’m sad in the fact that he and the energy he contained are no longer with us.
One, “G”
By "G" on Apr 12, 2009
Just found out about this. R.I.P. Tony D. Your legacy will continue to inspire. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Was bumpin’ Flav from the Cave the other day..one of my prized finds.. R.I.P. Tony D.
By Precise 828 on Apr 30, 2009