Tone Stith on Chris Brown Calling Him "Next," New Album, and Why He's Not using AI

Join the Inner Circle.  Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: ~ Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers ~ Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon ~ Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz 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! We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team!  Director: Malachi Fuller Director of Photography: Neither 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! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media:  ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #ToneSith  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices