Backstory: Tony! Toni! Tone! Classic Songs with D'wayne Wiggins

Legendary Tony! Toni! Tone! co-founder D'Wayne Wiggins dropped by Studio One to reflect and give us the backstory behind some of the group's most iconic songs in music history. He also picks up the guitar to give us how some of the most memorable guitar riffs in R&B came about.Wiggins, along with his brother Raphael Saddiq & cousin Tim Riley, came out of Oakland, California to form Tony, Toni, Toné and dominate much of the late 80s to mid-90s with a string of chart-topping hits such as "Feels Good", "It Never Rains (In Southern California)", "Whatever You Want", "Anniversary" & "(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow".

[@hangingwiththegrlz4891]

I love this man. He was very kind to me when I met him. I was a die hard fan and found out they were in town on my birthday. No one wanted to go with me, so I went alone. I met him and Tim backstage. Everyone was so nice, except the manager. I knew no one, but I guess they could tell I was a huge fan, so they let me back and Dwayne spoke to me gently. So kind. He could have told me anything, but he chose to be nice. I never been backstage before and never had the urge to do so again. I only wanted to meet them. I am so happy it was a good experience. That was over 20 years ago and now I tell my children about this. Listening to their songs still give me chills to this day. Classic.

[@TheAllnPttrsn]

I’m glad they are reuniting. It feels good like their song says. Very underrated group.

[@brianjames723]

TheAllnPttrsn Underrated?...they’re rated just right with us...The Top💪🏾👊🏾

[@TheAllnPttrsn]

Pmelon, 🙄🙄🙄🙄. I think you are too young to understand. Unfortunately I can’t simply simplify it for you any further than what I said. Either you get it or you don’t. Obviously, you’re on the side of “don’t.”

[@brianjames723]

TheAllnPttrsn Uhhh, nooo I’m a year older than Dwayne. So unless you mean underrated by White Folks, well that’s different. They were always Great to us. As soon as we seen/heard “Born not to Know” “Little Walter”.✌🏾

[@cbridges1202]

Remember at their height we played their music on cassette tape’s. Man how time fly’s

[@micahisgod5898]

I miss this band... TREMENDOUSLY!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

'Slow Wine' is the jam. One of my favorites

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

You all better watch that new documentary called "Royalty: No Loyalty". Starring the Orginal band members of Tony Toni Tone! It's deep. Get your popcorn.

[@themessengeromari]

I watched it today. Interesting, but I would like to hear from the other side.

[@ZsaZsaRodeo]

I SAW IT AND IT WAS GOOD,,,,DWAYNE A DIRTY LOW DOWN,,,

[@macewbee]

Yep

[@amcra1]

It’s full of lies. And y’all dimb asses fell for it

[@Ishnala717]

@@amcra1 Man please, anybody can hear Jubu all through they music.

[@Katlady001]

They are coming back together again, you heard me. The band is back and I couldn't be more excited!!!!

[@ptoyman]

Loved how they infused that old school gospel in that funky R&B. This was my favorite group with The Time and Mint Condition close behind! I miss the hell out of this group and so glad they’re coming back.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Same here especially Mint

[@santino591]

Wow!.. Real music!... I always viewed Raphael as the Neck of the Tonys... But, to me, Dwayne was always the Spine (Backbone)... because he always dropped the funkiest guitar licks! 🎸.... Not too many folks I'd pay to see these day but me & wife have been waitin' on this one!! 💸

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Dwayne is so underrated I love him too

[@ceewright07]

Before you say he's the backbone of those funky guitar licks, you need to see the documentary "Loyalty, No Royalty" of the original band who were family and childhood friends.

[@LGKids]

R. Pharr his guitar skills r slept on! Peace!

[@macewbee]

@@ceewright07 True

[@jpat989]

Nice. Raphael just interviewed with the Break fast Club.

[@elkaydoug8863]

Just left there...

[@syckindahead]

I learned so much about them in that interview lol

[@jamesozby1420]

RIP Clare Fischer. He’s the genius behind a lot of their music. To put a whole orchestra behind their songs like ‘Anniversary’ made them so beautiful to listen to. He’s done so much work for tons of artists. Prince (RIP) put him on the map with his orchestra work even though he was already a jazz artist.

[@MuammarHamed]

3T's are some of the coldest Brothers to ever do it! They have made some legendary songs! They broke up in 96 just imagine how many beautiful songs we can have right now if they would have never dismantle! Love those guys

[@thedonbishop55]

I thought you were talking about Tito Jackson’s sons. 😂

[@sonsoffunk4437]

THE TONIES WOULD SET THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD ON FIRE PLEASE COME BACK.

[@Ishnala717]

it needs to be all 6 tonys though, not just 3.

[@tccat252]

This is what RB is missing today.

[@4Kpz]

Everyone should watch Royalty No Loyalty an get the truth behind this group.

[@macewbee]

Yep

[@amcra1]

How is a truth and it features none of the Tonys

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

@@amcra1 Definitely gotta hear the story from both sides.

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

Unfortunately it may never manifest.

[@amcra1]

@@macewbee tf is you talkin about? BIIM never took credit for songs written by Babyface. Seriously, tf is yo dumb ass talking about?

[@sheritadavis8880]

Just listened to them last night absolutely enjoyed the instrumental talent such an underrated group thus far 💯

[@branwerks6978]

House Of Music is an all time masterpiece. I would love to see and hear that record played live in it's entirety. It could and should be done, if only once, by the Tonyei's. A proper full suite album.

[@yousexymf]

Loved that CD. I played it to death. Still listening. Every cut was fire!

[@ptoyman]

I played “Sons of Soul” so much I had to buy another copy. Shit is classic!!

[@strauqq1]

This should have been longer. The only great black band in forever next to Mint Condition.

[@KerenszH]

Ready for the world too

[@Muddyres]

Fish bone

[@Kamala_b]

Tony! Toni! Toné! is a Gen X band. As well as RFTW, Mint Condition, Joe Public and The Roots. Out of all of the ones I mentioned Tony! Toni! Toné! is the best.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Tony Toni Tone' is coming back! Get ready!!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Love this group

[@bigtime4606]

Go watch the documentary called Loyalty No Royalty the true story of Tony Toni Tone, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ikqWWIq6xpp80

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

Him and his brothers music are def one of the anthems to my childhood. This was dope

[@maryjoe6354]

Eric Baker and John Jubu Smith thank you so much 💝

[@susykmusic]

Yes!! I grew up listening to these guys - Lay Your Head On My Pillow is a stunning song, love it. Can't wait for a reunion!

[@jenniferj.5209]

I remember seeing him years ago when i was a teenager at the Univeral Amphitheater after a concert sitting in a Black BMW listening to Dr. Dre- Explosive, I got super excited & waved & he waved back, Don't laugh i was young😂😂😂

[@dsuccezz]

Give Jubu some credit for some of them songs my brother. Loyalty no loyalty documentary has exposed the truth and people want to see all six of you on stage. Make it right !

[@cbassizm]

Jonathan Ross Royalty my ppl Lij Baker on Bass and Carl Wheeler on B3 Organ.. Jubu “just me and you “! “Boyz n the hood”

[@dalrekantarah]

Facts

[@zeagazetotsiyon2942]

Jubu, Elijah Baker and Amir Khalil.

[@KerenszH]

@@zeagazetotsiyon2942 absolutely not Juju plays Jazzy and have always had a jazzy sound even back in the day. This is a Hispanic flavor Dwayne has always played this way with the more Hispanic Desperado sound. Furthermore, this is the last time I'm going to post this they are not on the copyrights or the masters; and you can go back to the 80s. They have copyright laws in the United States for a reason.

[@KerenszH]

@@zeagazetotsiyon2942 How dare you mention Kahill; he always sings flat and pitchy under the notes. How in the world if you want to teach anybody how to sync anything and his notes are never centered. Please explain that?

[@mikedeangelo286]

ONE OF THE GREATEST R&B GROUPS, ANNIVERSARY LONG VERSION, ABSOLUTELY THE SONG OF THE CENTURY! AND VERY MEDITATIVE , AND ALMOST HYPNOTIC!!! CERTAINLY A TRUE WORK OF ART!!! YALL NEED TO BRING IT ALL BACK!!!

[@ladygemini5967]

I wonder where can I find the long version

[@johnhrock1009]

D'Wayne sound smooth with that guitar. those are classic tunes, I would love to see y'all team up with Raphael again for an album.

[@carlawilliams1103]

I can't wait for this reunion! Love this group!

[@jegibbs3854]

Real artist!!! GOD BLESS!!!

[@natalieatrudeaux1452]

You're amazing Dwayne!! Uua Assoc

[@Diamond88keyz]

I love Tony, Toni, Tone!

[@AnnaH4R]

You played with my dad, back in the day! Alpha Omega. I have a photo of you all together.

[@AnnaH4R]

Oh wow, you mentioned the group! Makes me smile. I miss my dad ❤

[@GuitarmanChase]

Publisher of this video. You should mention Elijah, Carl, and Antrun when you say they formed Tony Toni Tone

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

8:55. I'm so glad that D'wayne spoke about Thinking of You! When I initially heard it, knew that it was an Al Green remake. It wasn't! Those cats are geniuses!!!!

[@charlenemckinney7858]

You hear Al Greene's Influence on Lay your Head on my Pillow also.

[@LGKids]

It just had his flavor, but I thought was one his jams too! Peace!

[@businesslady26]

So gifted! Yessss!💙💙💙

[@prosperitynow979]

Saw them perform at The Roxy on Sunset boulevard back in the early 90's, what a show, Also attended one of the listening partys👍👍👍

[@michellebailey3012]

Check out the documentary ( Loyalty Before Royalty) The Truth About The Break Up of Tony Toni Ton'e!!!. It'll provide some expansion on the history of the roots of this great group!

[@warrenq.7214]

Thanks for that info on this awesome group.. 👍🏾

[@BelovedofYah]

Where did you find it? Do you have a link?

[@listeningviayoutube7229]

Where can I find that documentary?

[@TimScottSuiGeneris]

It was available on youtube for about three days last week; former members from their beginning spoke about the early days. It is private now but it may be released on a later date.

[@dcott7071]

If you watch and listen you can tell that Dwayne didn’t play the guitar (in studio) on Lay your head on my pillow, or MOST of those guitar lead in’s on most of their biggest hits. Jubu gave the group more of a mature sound musically that they were lacking.

[@chuckjuice1317]

Very underrated guitarist...he’s like a black Peter Frampton, very melodic playing with unique chord progressions

[@swann_beauty]

Musical f'n geniuses!!! #timeless

[@benardbalthazar1531]

Please pass this on to D'Wayne..........HOUSE OF MUSIC is the most underrated disc of all time. It is incredible. There is nothing cheap or contrived about it, yet it is soulful, funky, complicated and simple at the same time. I have all of Raphael solo stuff and always catch his shows, but there is something missing. The airy guitar of TTT is not there. Raphael is my dude but I miss the best group of the 90s Tony Toni Tone!

[@ladygemini5967]

Still a Man that song is my jam

[@kcnotjojo99]

Sons Of Soul in my opinion is their best album to date!!

[@Livelife95ify]

Tony Toni Tone is a classic Timeless group! They are definitely better together as a group, than they are separately! Raphael Saadiq is amazing as a songwriter and producer and I think it's great that he's work with other artists but I think his best work as a recording artist has been done with Tony Toni Tone!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Everyone say that, I got so used to Raphael as a solo artist. I do think Raphael should have stayed with the group he could have did solo albums and produced for others while in Tony Toni

[@salimthebarefootsage8182]

D'wayne I'm glad I finally go to meet you in Atlanta. Next time when you come with Imenah, I hope you'll do "Slow Wine".

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Lucky you

[@adamredmond6255]

So Awesome to see this, I was totally a Huge fan of the Triple T's! Have every cd! Can't wait to hear what comes next!

[@royalqdash]

I knew that song was inspired by Al Green. That guitar, snare and hi-hat

[@carolrhodes4727]

Always loved them..

[@happigolucky2076]

Love him. Love them!!!

[@EIrizarryMadOfficial]

He looks different as hell now. That's a good thing. T! T! T! was a tight group - please come back. His Cali accent is funny. lol

[@kevincolbertjr.6844]

I hope that they sing "Lovin' You","Wild Child" (my deeply PERSONAL favorite by them),"Top Notch","Castleleers","Still A Man",and "Rifle Love" too

[@LGKids]

King Squishy only true fans speak of Castleleers! Well played, well played! Peace!

[@nayahj5967]

i have the biggest crush on him 😩🥰

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Me too and his brother, I'm 37 but for 50 year olds they still look sexy.

[@ladygemini5967]

I always loved Raphael and Elijah

[@minorsnow5306]

He made the most of that interview!

[@prettygyrlny7115]

I am going ol school I'm throwing panties and all lol; my favorite group of my time ! Can't wait til the tour dates I am checking every week!

[@Litetorture]

Mr. Wiggins looks good! Send for your girl, Mr. Wiggins!!! I used to be able to sang, haven't in a while....but can you help me get it back?

[@ryanspeed4671]

Love their music & extraordinarily talented!! Unfortunately the majority of our music today lacks creativity, in my humble opinion.

[@mwasie]

I met him in Seattle at the airport about two years ago and he was friendly and came off as a down to earth good hearted brotha. Great musician too!

[@LGKids]

Side Note: that intro for Thinking of You, just cleared up my sinuses! It’s so funky! Word to King Tee! Peace!

[@kekelah7857]

Love them

[@1diggitech]

Gotta be Paul Mooneys love child

[@BIGGTAE415]

The documentary exposes the break up of 3T. Sure doesn't paint Dewayne in a good light. His ego & me 1st attitude is what ultimately destroyed the group. To find out he shit on the original band members the way he did is crazy. Smh! May not all be true but everybody aint lying where theres smoke theres fire. U cant call yourself a leader of a group but say FU when group members arent happy. Hopefully the reunion will give EVERYBODY the spotlight & success that is richly deserved. Check out the documentary on 3T it shows the others in the group besides the front men were just as important to 3T's success.

[@roseeze166]

He always looked like a trouble maker to me but they are undoubtedly talented.

[@shauntawilliams2684]

Let me tell you something, he makes that guitar sing like none other! I've never heard a guitar sound so good.

[@sonjastoney2350]

I LOVE IT 🥰

[@TheYESShow]

LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO!!! YES!

[@Starrchild65]

Wow! He really isn't going to give Jubu his due credit. #hellafoul

[@jnanceguitar]

Starrchild65 bro I said the SAME THING, that’s why Jubu and Elijah made that film. Jubu was responsible for a majority of those hits

[@1001mcpherson]

That's messed up! Dirty. JUBU was over all that.

[@benardbalthazar1531]

@@jnanceguitar what film did they make? I always thought those dudes were awesome.....it was disappointing back in the day when i found out that the entire collective of musicians wasn't TTT

[@benardbalthazar1531]

@@jnanceguitar Thanks brother

[@whatitdo2u]

Starrchild65 that’s the reason he’s playing the chords funny and his guitar sounds odd because it’s not him it is the king Jubu that played that stuff correct

[@sonjabethay2277]

I love them

[@TheCinComedy]

Totally thought this was Paul Mooney from the thumbnail haha

[@lamarmurrell1254]

Lol

[@Krispytheversatilegamer]

Before there was You could have whatever you like... there was Whatever you want

[@charlenemckinney7858]

So True!!

[@Noble36]

Good Stuff!!! And I can't wait!

[@lordcron]

Wow! Love the insight. It's always interesting going inside the minds of people and learning what inspires them.

[@SG-vo5lm]

This guy did his boys wrong. 6 members originally & Dwane sold the other 3 from home out.

[@seanjoseph1700]

One Name JUBU..IF YOU DONT KNOW LOOK HIM UP!!!

[@ehimenoseghale2642]

He played at the Shrine in Lagos wow bless.

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo]

I loved this song as a little girl...like 6 years old. 🤣

[@gnzl.wav1]

🔥

[@accesstv]

Good commentary! Tone looks and sounds like the comedian Paul Mooney when he speaks...Remember the lyrics " just a touch, " a little bit, " just a little bit" Yayo baby! He looks like a thinner version of Paul Mooney...A little?

[@4dnblovelyfe769]

You NEED TO go back and get YOUR mess cleared up with ya brothers!

[@ceewright07]

The other 3 members were child hood friends and cousins. Dewayne didn't come up with those guitar riffs. He's lying.😡 They need to go back and get the original members to get that classic sound back.

[@ONTARIORESHARDMUSIC]

Didn't jubu come up with those guitar licks??

[@AGYMAH]

Yes!

[@AGYMAH]

Ontario RESHARD check this documentary out if you haven't already. Dewayne is foul as hell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ikqWWIq6xpp80

[@ericahberkshire]

@@AGYMAH ... Saw the doc earlier and yes he is foul as heck.

[@GuitarmanChase]

Ontario RESHARD remember they joked and said Dwayne came up with that 😂 we all know the real deal

[@1001mcpherson]

Yep! JUBU did

[@dominiquesoto2943]

YES!!!!!!

[@SexySaSueMi]

I always loved you the most from the group. My all time favorite song is Slow Wine ❤️❤️❤️ y’all are my 90’s Earth, Wind and Fire

[@withallduerespeck]

After watching that documentary I can't stand him no more 😂

[@beatz04]

Man for a second i thought "Raphael looks different now" :)

[@laesteredicksonwillis23]

I love this guy, and his giving heart. He is music. Tony Toni Tone’, are coming back together with Ralpheal, can’t wait in 2019.

[@ShokusApolloTV]

they reuniting ? this is great news

[@ericcraig3809]

Man can play some Guitar

[@lateshiachilds3640]

He played on Destinys Child album

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

And that's the truth🎤🎸🎹🎶🎵🎼

[@morenaso1]

The guy that taught Raphael Wiggins (Saadiq)

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Yup

[@melissadavis8104]

Laneseia Davis my daughter Nesha Rosa Parks and her great aunt Rosa died when her grandmother was young.

[@Diamond88keyz]

Lagos, Nigeria yeah. At The Shrine.

[@ColdasIcePrincezz]

You know that went over some folks heads, I saw Fela live performance there and later here in Minnesota at First Ave a few years before he died. Unforgettable

[@Diamond88keyz]

@@ColdasIcePrincezz he had the biggest blunt or splif I ever saw, trumpets and all dancers on platforms shaking their beads. I had never heard of him before and I remember my friend saying "here he is!' He walked behind where I was standing looked at me and said "hello" got on stage and got down for his. LOL I guess he knew I wasn't bleached and my hair was braided. Lol! He hated fake. Hahahahahahaha I hope he is testing in peace.

[@flomims]

dope

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love Dwayne he is so underrated compared to Raphael. I'm still a huge Tony Toni Tone fan.

[@mustafahajj]

That passion. RS. DW. and T. They have to give another 3T project. Been a fan since 1988.

[@taelew]

This dude is a fraud. He did not do the cords to these songs. JuBu came up with and played the strings/cords to lay your head in my pillow, anniversary, and whatever you want! The original members don’t even get the credit. Carl aka Rev, Elijah, and Antron!

[@carolinacarolina2342]

😍😍😍😍

[@ronniemack4831]

WTF my left ear is taking a beating.

[@reginaldminor287]

You was wrong brother. Them cats helped you get to this level man..be a stand up man and give them brothers their just due. You even fired your own brother! Damm that's cold you are a talented brother but you didn't rise by yourself.you need to take heed to these comments..everybody in the world know how dirty you were with your so called homies. to quote spike..do the right thing.!I love y'all music but it's hard to listen too now knowing the history.

[@kkim1177]

I dont know man.. word on the street is yall are dirty as far as loyalty and friendship

[@amcra1]

Stfu

[@M0DFATH3R]

I thought this was Ralph from the thumbnail

[@angeljohnson6665]

Modfather 3 well they are cousins so

[@ladygemini5967]

Noooooo Raphael and DeWayne are brothers and Timothy is the cousin so is Elijah Baker 😘and Antrone

[@Benjimikey]

Holly smokes and Gee Whiz......

[@Ishnala717]

JUBU SMITH?

[@TheBbtlegit]

That's my dude.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Andrew Collins lol me too but tim is my favorite

[@Krispytheversatilegamer]

This dude is low down....they always said people with little ears are stingy

[@ladygemini5967]

🤣🤣🤣🤣I heard that too