Anthony Devon Wallace II (born June 3, 1973) known as TonyWHOA!, is an American Christian Rap recording artist, poet, and record producer. He is the co-owner and founder of 5th Eye Music an independent Christian record label and founder of the Christian Rap Family Reunion. To date, he has released 11 studio albums, five mixtapes and recorded several albums for artists like Simple’, YSG Timothy, Nuborn the F.I.R.E.W.A.L.K.E.R., King David Tha Vessel, and more. “We make theme songs for lonely superheroes to grow to”, says Tony.

TonyWHOA!’s solo debut recording, Metamorphosis, was released in 2002 through a joint venture between 5th Eye Music and Jammalott Records. As a guest artist on the Jammalott Power 12”, he was selected for a nationwide song project by Christopher Moon. Moon, who discovered a 16-year-old Prince in the 1970’s wrote, Colors, a song for the first anniversary of September 11th. Moon handpicked 1 artist from each of the 50 states to record 50 versions of the song. TonyWHOA! was chosen to represent Indianapolis, Indiana. Soon after, he became the first rapper to flow at Al and Tipper Gore’s Family Reunion Conference at Vanderbilt University.

His second album, Rapper vs. Poet, released in 2003, earned him a WHTJ Joy Award and a spot as course entertainment for the One America 500 Mini Marathon. After meeting singer-songwriter Simple’ and marrying in 2005 the two became co-owners of 5th Eye Music and churned out several more projects. His 5th release, Anti World Premiere, took him from national to international notoriety. The first single, In Us We Trust, whose video was filmed by Trinity Broadcasting Network was broadcasted in 16 countries around the world.

2010 brought his 7th studio album, Meaning of Go, and a blessing in becoming a brand ambassador for Giorgio Brutini footwear. After meeting Boomer, the Indiana Pacer’s mascot, at a community event. He wrote and produced, Boomer Boom Tat, the theme song for Boomer’s mid-game dunk shows. Still heard to this day.

The 8th album, A Day in the Walk, brought forth the Gas Money Tour. “The Gas Money Tour is the brainchild of one of my closest brothers in the LORD, Anthony ‘Tony WHOA!” Wallace, who due to the what is now a problematic disconnect between artists and churches, ministers and venues, monies and motives, was moved upon by the HOLY GHOST to offer a solution to the issue of quality vs. quantity, ministry vs. entertainment. It was Tony’s God-given goal to make sure that artists with pure hearts and KINGdom minds could easily, and feasibly connect with ministries and churches that were of the same, thereby building relationships and advancing the will of GOD. You provide the gas, we provide the ministry!” – King David Tha Vessel

After seeing the success with the Gas Money Tour, he decided to give his music away for free. Album 10, Cold War, being the first. This album was subtitled the Anti Bully Machine which spawned the hashtag #IamTonyWHOA. This album was full of songs aimed at building the self-esteem of old, new, and soon to be bullying victims. Wearing glasses since the age of two gave him the idea to start off with a glasses campaign of big-eyed selfies. Joined by artists Simple’, Michelle Bonilla, MC Till, and many more. An Honorable mention goes to someone posing as X-men member Cyclops.

In 2018 TonyWHOA! Release his 11th album in the collection, We Accept E.B.T. (Everything But Truth). E.B.T included the hits Agape’ Mama, w/Simple’, Focus, w/ Breeze tha Voice, and the Last Days video with Arroh Shoots. This album reached 31 countries around the world and spawned his first internation collaboration from Nigera, with Solomon Tyme.

In 2019 TonyWHOA! Kicked off with the first track in the Anti Bully Machine compilation called, Flint. This song is dedicated to the Flint Water Crisis. All of Tony’s effort came to a head in mid 2019 when he received a called from the management of Quad City Dj’s. The Quad City DJ's is an American multi-platinum, Grammy nominated music group co-founded by C.C. Lemonhead (Nathaniel Orange). The group recorded the 1996 hit “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)”. They are best known for writing and performing the theme song to the 1996 animated basketball film Space Jam. “Space Jam is a hallmark of ‘90s nostalgia.

Currently in 2020 TonyWHOA! Is touring with Quad City Dj’s and releasing the singles that will add up to the Anti Bully Machine EP. Along with Flint, Situation 1 the Lunchroom, Situation 2 the Bathroom, Situation 3 the Streets, and Situation 4 the Rally is setting the standard for the 2020’s. ABM is one continuous story in 5 songs that covers bullying, snitching, suicide, standing for a cause. The ABM is currently being released on all streaming sites and apps, and will be free upon request for downloads at www.tonywhoa.com