The world is round. Now whether you believe that it's flat or not is up to you. What we can agree on is that there's no sharp corners. The world is a sphere, and with the internet, this sphere is getting smaller and smaller. But also, Sphere can mean a subject or knowledge. Both can be true and that's what DialTone is proving in his new single Sphere. Not only is he an artist whose music is literally being purchased by listeners around the world, but he also is an artist that knows the music and cultural sphere well. Sphere has not been officially released as a single but it's a part of a larger project called "637" that DialTone released on October 16, 2025, it's a pivot from the streaming service upload and is exclusively on BandCamp. The album is 15-tracks of great music that can all stand on their own. Sphere in particular is the 10th track on the album and feels like it comes at a turning point in the project sonically. Let's dive a little deeper. 
The flute is very distinctive on this track, which is ironic given that on Google's main page a picture of a various flutes to symbolize November being Native American Flute Month. Throughout the track the flute has these long draws that keeps the listener wondering what's going to happen next and also creates this sense of depth that allows for the bass and kick snare to fill in. It's also the subtle things like the flexatone that appears in each bar that gives almost a visual of a lowrider car. The beat feels like this West-Coast hyphy-era production that takes over you and is the perfect set up for DialTone to rap to.
As the earth rotates,
Let's get into the raps! Dialtone has always been one of the best rappers. He's very intentional with his raps and drops stories in his bars as well as quotable lines. I would say he's a rapper's rapper because many love his style and see the skill that he crafts into every track. With Sphere he doesn't disappoint. With this track I think he's having fun with it, from his tone to his flow, to his delivery, it's real-life raps and when it's real life you don't have to overdue it. And true to the nostalgic feel of the beat, DialTone also plants references of nostalgic times in his life like copping the 2 for $84 shell-toes that was made popular by hip-hop group Run DMC and continues to be that iconic hip-hop sneaker. As subtle as some of these bars may seem, to know DialTone as an artist is to know that nothing is as it seems. Like in his paintings, there's always a deeper meaning that one day you will hear the story about, (if you're cool enough.) Dialtone let's the chorus be the star of the track, even at the end the chorus becomes sort of a chant that he says continuously. That's what makes a song memorable, and is a formula for success!
There you have it. Sphere! This is an amazing song that is sonically pleasing from the production, as well as dope raps and flow from Dialtone. Listen to the track and let us know what you think! Listen to Sphere
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When it comes to Tulsa music few artists have evolved and made their own lane as much as Dialtone. The Tulsa native has proven he’s a master of many talents, with the first talent being rap. The real shift in his career came when he also decided to take up a second skill, art. His No Parking Studios empire is one of the biggest brands in the town, and it’s taken him all over the country. But when Dialtone gets that itch to start making music again, that’s when no beat is safe. And that's exactly what's happening as seen with the release of his EP Texture Test 001. Dialtone is back in album mode and like we tweeted, “Yo Tone dropped this like to say "Don't think I still don't do this rap shit!". So, sit back and let’s dive into his latest single “Tulsa Bounce”.
“Bouncin’ thru uptown,
Anybody that knows Dialtone’s music knows that he’s more than a rapper, he’s more like Tulsa historian at times, just in the way he drops names and tells stories that are like insider trading secrets that only Tulsa people who grew up on the northside would know. These are the same stories he paints into his art. Tulsa Bounce is one of those tracks where the stories are woven into each bar. This track also highlights his mastery of rap as he shows that he can rap in whatever flow ya’ll think ya’ll favorite rapper can. And do it better. It’s almost like watching a runner set the pace of the race. When he switches flows it’s like pockets or speed bursts where he proves he’s still so ahead of the competition. One line that stands out is, “I gave up tryna convince, either you with, or get”. This line symbolizes a major shift in Dialtone’s music. He has nothing to prove, he’s put on for Tulsa since the beginning, he has a song with Charlie Wilson. What more can he do? What more does he have to prove? “The Fuck! From Round.”. Another thing to point out about this song is just the way he strings these moments together. It’s cohesive and at the same time these moments play out like different timelines in the multiverse. “Jukin, manuverin, the game what I’m fluent in, landin like superman, Goku super saiyan, what me do my dance, on you dog hoes.” We can't forget the instrumentation on the beat. Which is crazy. It’s like mixing the nostalgic sound of the pianola and the unpredictable beat making of Timberland, and last but not least, that bounce. It’s so Tulsa. So much of a feeling that if you ain’t feeling it then you just hating. Get that hate out your heart. Because Tulsa Bounce is one of them ones.
Dialtone has built a life where he doesn’t have to do rap anymore, but the sport and the competition is what he still loves. Tulsa Bounce is that love that will never go away. It’s an example of him lettin these rappers know I can still push a button and fuck up the game. “Bouncin’ thru uptown, but I can go uptown, in 4 minutes, niggas out of breath, tired of Tone winnin’. Niggas is winded, niggas is finished, niggas was timid, I made a template.". Checkout Tulsa Bounce by Dialtone below and let us know what you think!
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Kill JAY-Z,
These opening bars are from Jay-Z's self-criticizing song "Kill Jay Z" that described the killing of his ego. Which was a very strong bold statement. To fall on the knife and be reincarnated as a new you. So when artist Dialtone decided that he himself needed to kill the name Dialtone, it was a shock to everyone. Just coming off an amazing year that had seemed to be capped by amazing music and the vision of No Parking Studios coming into fruition, So hearing this track was very surprising, yet not totally. For anyone who has followed his career has seen this gradual transition in the works for the last few years. His music had a more focused sound that he delivered on each time. Dialtone of the past had always rapped about Tulsa and having things, but now his words seemed more intentional. His verses seemed more quotable. He had even taken up art. This is where the lines started to blur, Can Dialtone, the Hartford legend, be an artist? Would his old neighborhood friends what he was creating? The box of Dialtone would be troubled with these questions. But the artist Tone's Beach would already have his place and a clear vision of how to get there.
 And I was never the perfect ki-d, The church has always been a staple in the black community. For generations it has been a place of not only worship, but has also been a place of family, community, values, and overall a place that prepared you for living a Holy life. And anyone who has lived on the northside of Tulsa knows that church is a way of life. Especially on a Sunday. Sunday is The Lord's day, and in north Tulsa this means churches are filled with family and friends who are all coming to hear The Word. The church is more than just a building, It's sacred land. One church that's a symbol of northside churches is the Praise Center Family Church located between North Peoria and MLK right on Apache. It's here that local rapper Steph Simon chooses to shoot a scene from his video Silver n' Gold which features fellow artist and churchgoer Dialtone. The two actually went to church together and have a long time friendship and have numerous collaborations together. But it's 45 seconds into the video that you hear Steph Simon disrespect this sacred land as he raps, "starring at the baddest bitches off in the serv-ices".
 Valentine's Day might be over and chances are your pockets might be feelin a little light. Or maybe you don't get paid for another week and you got a little more creative this Valentine's Day. Either way Pade The Superfriends with their track "Paradise" have the perfect way to end your Valentine's week, no matter your situation. The team consists of Trak, Keeng Cut whose alter ego is Flavio Cútatore, Tea Rush, KeezyKuts and a 5onIt interviewee Dial Tone. But who are these Superfriends and what makes them so super? Good question, let's introduce them and show you just who they are.
With the year just starting there are many anticipated games being released this year. And If Magnum was a game, then it would surely be making an argument for best game of the year. And Dial Tone is proving that he is just the player to take you thru every mission. From the Intro track "NASA" Dial Tone provides the tunes for you vibe to while you select all of your gear from the start menu. The second track "Tom Selleck" is named after the famous actor (who is best known for his TV role as a private investigator in the show "Magnum") and has a minimalistic sound perfectly layered. You can tell that the mad scientists Papa (also a fellow District artist) cooked this this beat up in the lab just for Dial Tone.
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