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The We Sound Crazy family is officially part of the elite crew this week as they welcome back the multi-talented Tone Stith. Returning alongside hosts Philionaire, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon, Tone marks a pivotal moment in his career with the release of his highly anticipated album, The Edge, out this Friday, May 15th, 2026. The R&B sensation dives deep into his journey since his last visit, reflecting on a season of profound personal loss and professional rebirth that ultimately led him to find his truest creative voice.

Tone opens up about how the deaths of close collaborators and his grandfather served as a reality check, pushing him to value his time and focus on building a lasting legacy.

The conversation naturally turns to his hit single, "Fly," which Tone notes is his first major record not centered on romance, but on life, truth, and the universal desire to soar above struggle. The track has already garnered massive momentum, even earning a public crowning from Chris Brown, who recently named Tone as the one who has next in R&B! Tone discusses the song’s impact, his popular open-verse challenges, and his favorite track on the new album, the emotionally raw "Come to Me," which has already moved his family to tears.

Beyond the new music, Tone rejoins our signature segment, Take It to the Bridge. He also sits in for a lively debate on the best R&B songs of all time and helps crown Musiq Soulchild with this week’s Esther Role Award of Black Excellence (The ERBE). As he prepares to hit the road for shows at the Blue Note in both LA and New York, Tone promises fans a live experience built on the musicianship of his church roots. With vinyl on the way and a "starting five" supergroup dream team in mind, Tone Stith is no longer just rising—he’s officially taking flight. Now without further ado, it that play button and jump into this episode!

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Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team!

Director: Malachi Fuller

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Camera Op: Andrew Meyers, Derek Reed, Malachi Fuller, Neither

Gaffer: Tyler Holmes

Set Design: Gina Dorsey

Producer/A2: Jerel Duren

Editor: Hyyer Creative

Producer: Lamont Baldwin, Aaron Walton

Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson

Assistant: Brittany Guydon

Talent Producer: Micha "ML6" Logan

Photography: Kirk McClain

PA: Keylon Hall, Jonaye Anderson, Ryan Lee

Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City.

Special thanks to Tone Stith!

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