This signed sheet music is for Funky Cold Medina by Tone-Loc, autographed by the pioneering rapper himself. Released in 1989 on his debut album Lōc-ed After Dark, Funky Cold Medina followed Tone-Loc’s smash hit Wild Thing and quickly became another chart-topping success. Built around a funky, sample-driven beat featuring ZZ Top’s Hot for Teacher, Foreigner’s Hot Blooded, and Kiss’s Christine Sixteen, the track showcased Tone-Loc’s unmistakably raspy voice and playful storytelling style. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped solidify Tone-Loc as one of the first rap artists to achieve massive mainstream crossover success. Alongside Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina became a defining song of late-1980s hip-hop, combining humor, groove, and pop accessibility. Tone-Loc (Anthony Terrell Smith, born 1966) broke barriers as one of the first West Coast rappers to dominate the charts, paving the way for hip-hop’s global expansion. His gravelly voice and charismatic persona made him a standout in the rap landscape, while his hits became staples of both radio and MTV. Beyond music, Tone-Loc extended his career into acting and voice work, appearing in films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and lending his voice to animated series and movies. His contributions mark him as a cultural icon of late ’80s and early ’90s entertainment. Owning this signed sheet music for Funky Cold Medina is more than just a collectible—it’s a piece of hip-hop history from the era when rap was first breaking into the mainstream. For fans of old-school rap, collectors of crossover hits, and admirers of Tone-Loc’s unique style, this artifact captures the fun, humor, and cultural impact of one of hip-hop’s most memorable singles.

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