ABOUT TONY DIMES

Born Anthony “Tony Dimes” Incandela in Queens, NY, and raised in Deer Park, Long Island, Tony’s journey into Hip Hop began in high school. Mesmerized by live freestyling at the lunch table, he quickly immersed himself in the culture as an emcee and b-boy. At C.W. Post Long Island University, Tony Dimes earned a BFA in Broadcasting Communications while co-founding the Usual Suspects Crew (USC) with his roommate. USC gained traction through college emcee battles, open mics, and eventually, NYC and Philly clubs. They even launched “Usual Suspects Radio,” a Hip Hop radio show on WCWP. Tony Dimes is a rap scholar at Pendulum Ink, a school of Hip Hop lyricism and culture, where he has received a certification in Advanced Rap Techniques and is part of the graduating class of 2025. Back in 2021, Tony Dimes and King Vir2ue fed the streets with their single “Protect Your Seed” featuring SoSoon.

Recently, he lit up the stage at Punchline Academy, toured the US and UK, sharing the spotlight with heavy hitters like Ruste Juxx, SoSoon, Act-1, and Showrocka. His latest bangers include “Gritty” featuring Solomon Childs and “Heat Wave” featuring Mic Hoffa and King Vir2ue. As a member of the Full Blast Booking roster, he earned his spot alongside legends like C.L. Smooth, Rah Digga, R.A. The Rugged Man, and many more top-tier artists. Beloved by all who have worked with him and those who know him, Tony Dimes, with his magnetic energy and razor-sharp lyrical skills, is a powerful force in the underground rap scene, making waves and leaving his mark wherever he performs.