TONY DICE: BIOGRAPHY
Anthony “Tony Dice” Watts (born April 1, 1988) was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dice is the youngest of three boys, raised near the Poole Rd area of Kinston by his mother and grandparents. Music always played a major role in his life even before birth. His mother was determined to ingrain the definition of real music into Dice. During her pregnancy, she would sit by her radio and listen to the classics that will never die, playing artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye as well as other legends. Dice soul roots grow even deeper as a closely related relative of the Staples Singers. Even in his own music you can hear the soul and meaning behind the lyrics.
Growing up in Kinston, Dice learned the value of a dollar at a young age. Understanding that one move without thinking could be your last. That is the reason why he works in his community being an advocate of empowering today’s youth. His work does not stop at just a recording artist or a volunteer. As a songwriter, producer, DJ, Studio Engineer, and graphic designer his job never ends and the list continues to grow. A rising star with a plethora of celebrity events, Tony Dice proves his fortitude as an artist. He has worked and rocked stages at events with major recording artists Lil Wayne and Birdman. As well as USDA, RichBoy, Young Buck, Freeway, Verse Simmonds, Lil Ru, i15, Foxx Amillio and DipSet.
Tony Dice is becoming a household name with a list of achievements and appearances at celebrity events. His work covers more than just the streets of North Carolina but also internationally. In 2009, his single “Watch Me Do It” became Germany’s #1 radio station Big FM #1 single for four months. Also in 2009, Dice earned a feature in Dj Ames (UK) International Hustle: Unsigned & Unleashed vol. 2 and featured on YoRaps.com with his hit “Money on my mind.” Continuing the pattern of hard work in 2010 Dice received nominations for the New Artist of The Year for both the NCUMA (North Carolina Underground Music Award s) and Carolina Music Awards. As well as 2010’s HHH Magazine Unsigned Artist Awards for Male hip hop artist nominee. Dice is becoming one of the continuing forces behind the North Carolina music and entertainment movement. He is a man with his mind on his grind. When you look to the sky, you are bound to catch a glimpse of Tony Dice.
