WHO IS TONY B. CONSCIOUS ???
TONY B. CONSCIOUS (aka ANTHONY BROWN) was born in Seattle, Washington as the first of three children. He has been an exceptional communicator every since he became able to speak and write. As a youth, he was noted as an extremely prolific student whose favorite subjects were History and Creative Writing. He was presented with several achievement awards and certificates as well as numerous trophies and plaques based upon his ability to convey his thoughts, ideas and dreams through the use of words.
As a teen, he was completely turned off by the school system and thier blatantly one-sided cirriculum that glorrified EUROPEAN conquest and taught nothing about the prestige, achievements, civilizations, talents and or culture of AFRICA, AFRICAN PEOPLE nor their decendants. So subsequently, he started skipping school and hanging with the brothas and sistahs from the street.
Trouble soon followed and he found himself in Juvinile Detention Centers from any where between 30 days to 6 months at a time. It was here that he was able to truly perfect his writing skills, while reading and studying the subjects that most interested him (AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY). This is also where he was first introduced to hip-hop and rap. He would listen to the other brothas’ writings and formulate his own knowledge, opinions and observations into rap lyrics, poems and songs that he could easily remember and recite at a moment’s notice. This made him very popular amongst his peers and the counselors. His words oftentimes would rehabilitate, educate and motivate others to take action in thier lives.
Soon after he was released and relenquished from probation, he started writing raps’ with and for the local hip-hop groups in Seattle. This is where and when he recieved the name “R-O-M-E-O”, (Rappin’ On the Mic Every Opportunity). He was known for always having an innovative rap to say about being BLAK in America, Lovin’ the women or battlin’ other emcees.
In the early ninties, he was led by spirit from Seattle to Los Angeles, California. It was here that he was first introduced to “SPOKEN-WORD POETRY”, “HOLLYWOOD” and was very sucessful in networking his way into several movies such as “HIGHER LEARNING”, “NAKED GUN 33 1/3”, “SOUL OF THE GAME” and “LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”. He has also been featured on several television shows, such as: “TOWNSEND TELEVISION”, “IN THE HOUSE”, “MARTIN” and “SLIDERS”.
Despite his incredible acting abilites’, he made a vow to always remain true to his ancestors’ spirits and his people. He became an instant legend in LOS ANGELES’ “spoken-word poetry” scene for always speaking on issues and truths that other brothas and sistahs were afraid to touch. It was here that he recieved the title “TONY B. CONSCIOUS”. However, this didn’t go over to well in HOLLYWOOD. As a consequence, he was forced to look for other work, while trying to raise the capital to self-publish his books and produce his spoken word tape.
Because of his ability to empower others, TONY B. met up with QUEEN SISTAH CHARMAIN, and formed the group “N2WISHN”, a multi-talented, musical entity that not only fused JAZZ, R&B and HIP-HOP in perfect harmonious melodies, they also brought “SPOKEN-WORD POETRY” plus African drumming and dance to the masses in an astonishing way never, ever heard before. N2WISHN not only entertained, they also informed by stressing the importance of Cultural Awareness, UNITY, and connecting with Mother Earth, Nature, the Elements, the Animals, the Ancestors and above all... THE CREATOR !!!
N2WISHN was a revolutionary accappella concept. TONY B. CONSCIOUS, also an amazing accappella percussionist (beatbox), provided the tracks for every song without the use of any instruments whatsoever. However, when the relationship between he and QUEEN SISTAH CHARMAIN died, so did the group.
However, being the “natural” that his is, this did not stop him on his journey to being an unforgettable , African-American icon. He continued to self-publish and record spoken word c.d.s, while adding an extra bonus: CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES !!!
Conscious Enterprises is his self-made company incompassing his philosophies, ideas, works and a politically and culturally conscious clothing line. With the clothing line, he showcased all of his slogans(2 blessed 2b stressed,happi 2b nappi), catch phrases (Got Melanin ?, 100% natural) and acronyms (P.O.E.T Professional Oratory Education Technician). It instantly became a success at festivals, concerts, conferences, poetry venues, slams and conscious gatherings.
Then one day, partially out of boredom and partially out of desperation, he created his most innovative product yet...FLY DYE !!!
FLY DYE is a method using spray paint and stencils to give a shirt a “tie dye” look with an airbrush feel. He created his own stencils and instantly became know as “THE GHETTO VAN-GO”.
Most Recently, he was invited and was hosted at the Fesman 2010 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN WORLD Culture In Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. He was invited as an "International Ambassador of Hip Hop Arts and Culture". This December 2011, he is planning to travel to Australia to Further his International Fan base.
He currently does his “FLY DYE” art on t-shirts, canvas and skateboards at festivals, concerts and on Venice Beach. His work has been purchased by thousands of people and is in art galleries, museums and homes throughout the united states and all over the world. He is Additionally working on (3) books and (4) c.d.'s based on his experiences and Art.
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As a teen, he was completely turned off by the school system and thier blatantly one-sided cirriculum that glorrified EUROPEAN conquest and taught nothing about the prestige, achievements, civilizations, talents and or culture of AFRICA, AFRICAN PEOPLE nor their decendants. So subsequently, he started skipping school and hanging with the brothas and sistahs from the street.
Trouble soon followed and he found himself in Juvinile Detention Centers from any where between 30 days to 6 months at a time. It was here that he was able to truly perfect his writing skills, while reading and studying the subjects that most interested him (AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY). This is also where he was first introduced to hip-hop and rap. He would listen to the other brothas’ writings and formulate his own knowledge, opinions and observations into rap lyrics, poems and songs that he could easily remember and recite at a moment’s notice. This made him very popular amongst his peers and the counselors. His words oftentimes would rehabilitate, educate and motivate others to take action in thier lives.
Soon after he was released and relenquished from probation, he started writing raps’ with and for the local hip-hop groups in Seattle. This is where and when he recieved the name “R-O-M-E-O”, (Rappin’ On the Mic Every Opportunity). He was known for always having an innovative rap to say about being BLAK in America, Lovin’ the women or battlin’ other emcees.
In the early ninties, he was led by spirit from Seattle to Los Angeles, California. It was here that he was first introduced to “SPOKEN-WORD POETRY”, “HOLLYWOOD” and was very sucessful in networking his way into several movies such as “HIGHER LEARNING”, “NAKED GUN 33 1/3”, “SOUL OF THE GAME” and “LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”. He has also been featured on several television shows, such as: “TOWNSEND TELEVISION”, “IN THE HOUSE”, “MARTIN” and “SLIDERS”.
Despite his incredible acting abilites’, he made a vow to always remain true to his ancestors’ spirits and his people. He became an instant legend in LOS ANGELES’ “spoken-word poetry” scene for always speaking on issues and truths that other brothas and sistahs were afraid to touch. It was here that he recieved the title “TONY B. CONSCIOUS”. However, this didn’t go over to well in HOLLYWOOD. As a consequence, he was forced to look for other work, while trying to raise the capital to self-publish his books and produce his spoken word tape.
Because of his ability to empower others, TONY B. met up with QUEEN SISTAH CHARMAIN, and formed the group “N2WISHN”, a multi-talented, musical entity that not only fused JAZZ, R&B and HIP-HOP in perfect harmonious melodies, they also brought “SPOKEN-WORD POETRY” plus African drumming and dance to the masses in an astonishing way never, ever heard before. N2WISHN not only entertained, they also informed by stressing the importance of Cultural Awareness, UNITY, and connecting with Mother Earth, Nature, the Elements, the Animals, the Ancestors and above all... THE CREATOR !!!
N2WISHN was a revolutionary accappella concept. TONY B. CONSCIOUS, also an amazing accappella percussionist (beatbox), provided the tracks for every song without the use of any instruments whatsoever. However, when the relationship between he and QUEEN SISTAH CHARMAIN died, so did the group.
However, being the “natural” that his is, this did not stop him on his journey to being an unforgettable , African-American icon. He continued to self-publish and record spoken word c.d.s, while adding an extra bonus: CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES !!!
Conscious Enterprises is his self-made company incompassing his philosophies, ideas, works and a politically and culturally conscious clothing line. With the clothing line, he showcased all of his slogans(2 blessed 2b stressed,happi 2b nappi), catch phrases (Got Melanin ?, 100% natural) and acronyms (P.O.E.T Professional Oratory Education Technician). It instantly became a success at festivals, concerts, conferences, poetry venues, slams and conscious gatherings.
Then one day, partially out of boredom and partially out of desperation, he created his most innovative product yet...FLY DYE !!!
FLY DYE is a method using spray paint and stencils to give a shirt a “tie dye” look with an airbrush feel. He created his own stencils and instantly became know as “THE GHETTO VAN-GO”.
Most Recently, he was invited and was hosted at the Fesman 2010 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN WORLD Culture In Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. He was invited as an "International Ambassador of Hip Hop Arts and Culture". This December 2011, he is planning to travel to Australia to Further his International Fan base.
He currently does his “FLY DYE” art on t-shirts, canvas and skateboards at festivals, concerts and on Venice Beach. His work has been purchased by thousands of people and is in art galleries, museums and homes throughout the united states and all over the world. He is Additionally working on (3) books and (4) c.d.'s based on his experiences and Art.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (and individual Bios and Resumes)
CHECK OUT THE OTHER PAGES !!!
