Tonedeff

Tonedeff
Tonedeff performing live in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Pedro Antonio Rojas, Jr.
Also known as	Peter Anthony Red, Trapazoyd
Born	(1976-12-14) December 14, 1976 (age 47)
Origin	Newport News, Virginia, United States
Genres	Hip hop alternative hip hop underground hip hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter record producer visual artist record executive
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	1993–present
Labels	QN5 Music
Website	tonedeff.com

Pedro Antonio Rojas, Jr. (born December 14, 1976), better known by his stage name Tonedeff, is an American rapper, producer, singer-songwriter and record executive.

Tonedeff first gained national recognition on the underground hip hop scene after winning a string of distinguished rap battles (i.e. "Braggin Rites"), opening shows for Common, Rahzel, The Beatnuts, Royce da 5'9", and Brand Nubian.^[1] He also appeared as a guest artist on several 12" releases, including the controversial KRS-One diss track "Clear Em Out" criticizing Nelly.^[2][3]

He has appeared on most of the Cunninlynguists albums, including Will Rap For Food, SouthernUnderground, A Piece of Strange, Strange Journey Volume One and Oneirology. He appeared on Immortal Technique's "Peruvian Cocaine" (on the album Revolutionary Vol. 2), playing the role of an American CIA agent in an elaborate drug trade conspiracy.^[4] He has also provided comedic skits for artists such as Masta Ace and Pumpkinhead.

Tonedeff founded the QN5 Music label in 1997 and releases music independently, with a roster that includes himself, CunninLynguists, Substantial, PackFM, Kokayi, and Extended Famm as well as a production roster that includes himself, Kno, Domingo, Deacon the Villain and Kokayi. He continues to perform and release music internationally today.