Tonéx, TONEX, and now TON3X (pronounced "toe-nay") was born May 16th in San Diego, California where continues to live and represent the 619. His often chameleonic image and genre-bending musical style (which he himself has dubbed Nureau) have made him alternately revered and reviled among conservative fans of Gospel music. Nonetheless, he has carved out a niche for himself as a formidable vocalist, and prolific songwriter and record producer. After honing his producing skills with a series of experimental independent recordings