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Anthony Terrell Smith (Born on March 3rd, 1966), better known by his stage name Tone Lōc, is an American rapper, actor, and producer. Smith is best known for his hits 'Wild Thing' and 'Funky Cold Medina'.Lōc 1 Career 2 Personal Life 3 Legal Issues 4 Health Problems 5 Discography Smith is known for his deep suave voice, so naturally voice acting would be the next best thing. Lōc-ed After Dark is the debut studio album by American rapper Tone Lōc. It was released by Delicious Vinyl on January 23, 1989. It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. It featured three singles: 'Wild Thing', 'Funky Cold Medina', and 'I Got It Goin' On'.The album cover is based on Donald Byrd's 1963 album, A New Perspective. Tone Loc photographed in 1989. If the news of Tone L?c's hit debut album L?c-ed After Dark turning 30 this past Wednesday (Jan. 23) is a shocker to you.
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Lōc-ed After Dark
Studio album by 
ReleasedJanuary 23, 1989
StudioDelicious Vinyl Studios, Hollywood, California
GenreHip hop
Length51:12
LabelDelicious Vinyl
ProducerMatt Dike, Michael Ross, The Dust Brothers
Tone Lōc chronology
Lōc-ed After Dark
(1989)Cool Hand Lōc
(1991)
Singles from Lōc-ed After Dark
'Wild Thing'
Released: 1989
'Funky Cold Medina'
Released: 1989
'I Got It Goin' On'
Released: 1989
Lōc-ed After Dark is the debut studio album by American rapper Tone Lōc.[1] It was released by Delicious Vinyl on January 23, 1989.[1] It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.[2] It was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA.[1] It featured three singles: 'Wild Thing', 'Funky Cold Medina', and 'I Got It Goin' On'.[3] The album cover is based on Donald Byrd's 1963 album, A New Perspective.[4]
Critical reception[edit]Professional ratingsReview scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Robert ChristgauB+[6]
Steve Huey of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, 'Loc's distinctively rough, raspy voice and easygoing delivery made him an appealing storyteller, but he was aiming for the streets more than the pop charts.'[5]
Track listing[edit]No.TitleLength
1.'On Fire (Remix)'4:50
2.'Wild Thing'4:23
3.'Lōc'ed After Dark'5:11
4.'I Got It Goin' On'4:32
5.'Cutting Rhythms'5:11
6.'Funky Cold Medina'4:08
7.'Next Episode'4:01
8.'Cheeba Cheeba'6:06
9.'Don't Get Close'3:40
10.'Lōc'in on the Shaw'4:22
11.'The Homies'3:52
Expanded edition (2012) bonus tracksNo.TitleLength
12.'On Fire (New Flavor)'5:37
13.'Cheeba Cheeba (Vocal)'6:06
14.'I Got It Goin' On (Remix)'4:14
15.'The Homies (On Tilt Mix)'2:19
16.'The Fine Line Between Hyper and Stupid'3:55
17.'Wild Thing (Wild Beats)'3:05
18.'Funky Beats'2:45
Tone Loc Lōc In On The Shawshank RedemptionCharts[edit]Tone Lōc's 'Funky Cold Medina' from Lōc-ed After Dark
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Tone Loc Lōc In On The ShawneeChartPeak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7]11
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[8]10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9]15
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[10]54
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[11]31
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12]30
UK Albums (OCC)[13]22
US Billboard 200[14]1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15]3

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[5]
Robert Christgau	B+^[6]

No.	Title	Length
1.	'On Fire (Remix)'	4:50
2.	'Wild Thing'	4:23
3.	'Lōc'ed After Dark'	5:11
4.	'I Got It Goin' On'	4:32
5.	'Cutting Rhythms'	5:11
6.	'Funky Cold Medina'	4:08
7.	'Next Episode'	4:01
8.	'Cheeba Cheeba'	6:06
9.	'Don't Get Close'	3:40
10.	'Lōc'in on the Shaw'	4:22
11.	'The Homies'	3:52

No.	Title	Length
12.	'On Fire (New Flavor)'	5:37
13.	'Cheeba Cheeba (Vocal)'	6:06
14.	'I Got It Goin' On (Remix)'	4:14
15.	'The Homies (On Tilt Mix)'	2:19
16.	'The Fine Line Between Hyper and Stupid'	3:55
17.	'Wild Thing (Wild Beats)'	3:05
18.	'Funky Beats'	2:45

Chart	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[7]	11
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)^[8]	10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)^[9]	15
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)^[10]	54
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[11]	31
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[12]	30
UK Albums (OCC)^[13]	22
US Billboard 200^[14]	1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[15]	3

References[edit]^ abcMadden, Sidney (January 23, 2015). 'Today in Hip-Hop: Tone Loc Drops 'Loc-ed After Dark' Album'. XXL. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^'Billboard 200 - The week of April 15, 1989'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^Fields, Kiah (January 23, 2016). 'Today in Hip Hop History: Tone Lōc Releases 'Lōc-ed After Dark' 27 Years Ago'. The Source. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^Patrin, Nate (January 29, 2013). 'A New Perspective On The Road: Donald Byrd As Driving Music'. Blue Note Records. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^ abHuey, Steve. 'Loc-ed After Dark - Tone-Loc'. AllMusic. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^Christgau, Robert. 'CG: Tone-Loc'. Robert Christgau. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
^'Australiancharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Austriancharts.at – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Offiziellecharts.de – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Dutchcharts.nl – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Swedishcharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Swisscharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Official Albums Chart Top 100'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Tone-Loc Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Tone-Loc Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
External links[edit]

Lōc-ed After Dark
Studio album by 
ReleasedJanuary 23, 1989
StudioDelicious Vinyl Studios, Hollywood, California
GenreHip hop
Length51:12
LabelDelicious Vinyl
ProducerMatt Dike, Michael Ross, The Dust Brothers
Tone Lōc chronology
Lōc-ed After Dark
(1989)Cool Hand Lōc
(1991)
Singles from Lōc-ed After Dark
'Wild Thing'
Released: 1989
'Funky Cold Medina'
Released: 1989
'I Got It Goin' On'
Released: 1989
Lōc-ed After Dark is the debut studio album by American rapper Tone Lōc.[1] It was released by Delicious Vinyl on January 23, 1989.[1] It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.[2] It was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA.[1] It featured three singles: 'Wild Thing', 'Funky Cold Medina', and 'I Got It Goin' On'.[3] The album cover is based on Donald Byrd's 1963 album, A New Perspective.[4]
Critical reception[edit]Professional ratingsReview scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Robert ChristgauB+[6]
Steve Huey of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, 'Loc's distinctively rough, raspy voice and easygoing delivery made him an appealing storyteller, but he was aiming for the streets more than the pop charts.'[5]
Track listing[edit]No.TitleLength
1.'On Fire (Remix)'4:50
2.'Wild Thing'4:23
3.'Lōc'ed After Dark'5:11
4.'I Got It Goin' On'4:32
5.'Cutting Rhythms'5:11
6.'Funky Cold Medina'4:08
7.'Next Episode'4:01
8.'Cheeba Cheeba'6:06
9.'Don't Get Close'3:40
10.'Lōc'in on the Shaw'4:22
11.'The Homies'3:52
Expanded edition (2012) bonus tracksNo.TitleLength
12.'On Fire (New Flavor)'5:37
13.'Cheeba Cheeba (Vocal)'6:06
14.'I Got It Goin' On (Remix)'4:14
15.'The Homies (On Tilt Mix)'2:19
16.'The Fine Line Between Hyper and Stupid'3:55
17.'Wild Thing (Wild Beats)'3:05
18.'Funky Beats'2:45
Tone Loc Lōc In On The Shawshank RedemptionCharts[edit]Tone Lōc's 'Funky Cold Medina' from Lōc-ed After Dark
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Tone Loc Lōc In On The ShawneeChartPeak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7]11
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[8]10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9]15
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[10]54
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[11]31
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12]30
UK Albums (OCC)[13]22
US Billboard 200[14]1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15]3
References[edit]^ abcMadden, Sidney (January 23, 2015). 'Today in Hip-Hop: Tone Loc Drops 'Loc-ed After Dark' Album'. XXL. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^'Billboard 200 - The week of April 15, 1989'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^Fields, Kiah (January 23, 2016). 'Today in Hip Hop History: Tone Lōc Releases 'Lōc-ed After Dark' 27 Years Ago'. The Source. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^Patrin, Nate (January 29, 2013). 'A New Perspective On The Road: Donald Byrd As Driving Music'. Blue Note Records. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^ abHuey, Steve. 'Loc-ed After Dark - Tone-Loc'. AllMusic. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
^Christgau, Robert. 'CG: Tone-Loc'. Robert Christgau. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
^'Australiancharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Austriancharts.at – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Offiziellecharts.de – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Dutchcharts.nl – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark' (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Swedishcharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Swisscharts.com – Tone Loc – Loc-Ed-After-Dark'. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Official Albums Chart Top 100'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Tone-Loc Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
^'Tone-Loc Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
External links[edit]Lōc-ed After Dark at Discogs (list of releases)
Lōc-ed After Dark at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
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