Nureau Ink
2006
Oak Park 921'06
About This Album
For no reason, some stars at the peak of their careers seemed programmed to self-destruct. The rock world is filled with such senseless acts; in the comedy world, Dave Chappelle is a shining example, an immensely popular comedian who inexplicably threw his career away. And then there's Tonex, the ferociously talented singer-producer who was the doyen of the gospel world. After releasing two magnificent studio albums and a breathtaking live set, in 2006 Tonex bizarrely burned all his bridges, stormed out on his label Verity, and scathingly condemned the entire scene and its top artists. The following year, he was back with Oak Park 921'06, released on his own Nureau Ink label. The sprawling epic explored both Tonex's own roots as well as societal problems across two CDs. Now the Syntax label has compressed the set down to a more manageable single disc, comprising 16 of the most uplifting tracks. Inevitably, shearing the set of many of the more thought-provoking and soul-searching numbers somewhat emasculates the album. However, it also clarifies and accentuates Tonex's powerful, spiritual messages, while also capturing the eclectic sound of the set. Opening the album with the lavish hip-hop pop of "Now" was a particularly astute choice.
Track List

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