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Tone Capone, Bay Area hip-hop producer, dies at 59

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Hip-hop producer Tone Capone, born Anthony Douglas Gilmour, has died at the age of 59. His death was reported by family members on Sunday following his passing on Saturday, September 12. A cause of death has not yet been released.

Capone was a central figure in the Bay Area hip-hop scene, most notably for producing the Luniz hit ‘I Got 5 On It,’ which reached number 8 on the Hot 100. His production style, characterized by heavy bass and funk-inspired elements, influenced the ‘mobb music’ genre. His work has been featured in various media, including the films ‘Us’ and ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco.’

Throughout his career, Capone collaborated with numerous prominent artists, including E-40, Mac Dre, Messy Marv, and Dru Down. His influence extended to the Houston rap scene through work with artists such as Scarface and Devin the Dude. He had been residing in the Las Vegas area since 2021.

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Devin the Dude · E-40

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Tone Capone nie żyje. Jego bit zna cały hip-hopowy świat [glamrap.pl]
Producer of ‘I Got 5 On It,’ Tone Capone Dies at 59. - Some of Capone’s earliest work was commissioned by major labels for the Oakland group Capital Tax and R&B trio SWV. [rapindustry.com]
Tone Capone, Producer Behind “I Got 5 On It,” Dies At 59 [www.hotnewhiphop.com]
Tone Capone, Producer of ‘I Got 5 On It,’ Dies at 59 [www.siccness.net]
Tone Capone, Bay Area Producer Behind "I Got 5 on It" and Other Classics, Dead at 59 [www.complex.com]