URF Tone is a DJ/MC duo whose sound and style are inspired by, and pay tribute to, the golden era of Hip Hop. It was a time where different voices, subtle and overt consciousness, positivity, and unique creativity could all thrive. Its soundscape is one that often wove together funky drum breaks, jazz samples, precisely cut vinyl, and poetic lyricism– a sort of musical gumbo that served as the group’s muse and North Star, as they began to produce their own music.

The “U-R-F” in URF Tone stands for United Republic of Funk, which offers a snapshot of the duo’s ultimate aim of creating music that unifies people from all walks of life. Their messaging regularly uplifts simple goodness as an offset to a world that appears to increasingly reward flagrance.

The pair officially emerged on the scene in 2020, and has since released eight songs that have collectively yielded more than 600K views on YouTube, plus over 500K streams on Spotify, indicating a want and need for their positive spin on Hip Hop.

Their debut LP, All That Glitters, was released on August 9th, 2023. URF Tone engaged some notable ambassadors from the school that inspires them to fully crystalize their sound. Features in project include Camp Lo, Mr. Funke (of Lords of the Underground), Rae Khalil (contestant on the Netflix series, Rhythm + Flow), and Uhmeer (actor/rapper, and son of DJ Jazzy Jeff).

There’s plenty left to be written on their story. Stay tapped in as their journey evolves. Welcome to URF.