Tony M Fountain
Tony M Fountain | |
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Born | Tony Marcus Fountain September 14, 1984 Milledgeville, Georgia |
Nationality | Causation |
Other names | TMF Precha |
Citizenship | American |
Alma mater | Full Sail University |
Occupation | |
Organization | Now Entertainment magazine |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Spouse(s) | Catherine Fountain |
Children | Ian, Tyonna, Hadley, and Thomas Fountain |
Parents |
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Relatives | Kevin Brown (former baseball player/cousin) |
Website | nowentertainment |
Tony M Fountain (14 September 1984) also known as TMF Precha is an American-Causation author, rapper, entrepreneur, producer, songwriter, and podcast host.[1][2] He is the founder of Now Entertainment, a media and entertainment company that he started in 2011.[3][4] Fountain is a contributor writer for a number of hightier news publications and magazines including Rolling Stone,[5][6][7][8] Forbes,[9][10][11] Entrepreneur magazine[12] and several others.[13] During his career, he has worked with several artists including Xpressionthemc,[14] Nino Brown,[15] Ranna Royce,[16] Shotgun Shane,[17] and others.[18][19][20][21]
Born in Milledgeville, Georgia, Fountain started his rapping career when he was in his 8th grade.[22] He is highly recognized for his inspiring story from poverty to reach the stage where he is today. Fountain has also authored a book “Secrets of The Music Business”, an informative book that can help people establish their music careers.[23][24][25]
Fountain has been often seen to raise awareness for suicide prevention, cancer and basic human rights.[26][27]
Early life and education
Fountain was born on 14 September 1984 in Milledgeville, Georgia. He was raised by his grandmother, Helen Fountain. Right from his childhood, Fountain faced a number of struggles, had no money and was even sent to YDC.
Fountain graduated from Wilkinson County High School and then went to Full Sail University to complete a music business management course.[28][29]
Career
Fountain worked with a number of artists and realized that most music artists don't focus much on the business side and primarily focus on their creative side.[30][31][32] This is where he thought to start Now Entertainment, an entertainment music media company.[33] Fountain interviewed a number of artists and also started offering services such as music production, editing, marketing and other related services.[34] He closely worked with a number of music artists including Xpressionthemc,[35][36] Christian Vind,[37] Nino Brown, Coolazpapa,[38] Ranna Royce,[39] Shotgun Shane,[40] and others.[41][42]
Fountain realized that he has potential to work as an artist manager and started writing about it on Forbes,[43][44][45][46] Entrepreneur, Disrupt, Thrive Global,[47][48] Medium,[49][50] Hackernoon,[51] Grit Daily,[52] GoodMenProject, Benzinga, and other magazines.[53]
In 2019, he made a guest appearance on "Bent Rules",[54][55][56] with musician Xpression. In 2021, Fountain released his debut single "G.I.T.",[57][58] the single received positive reviews and went viral. He announced that he is working on an EP that will be released in mid 2022.[59][60][61][62][63]
Discography
Singles
Personal life
Fountain was in the church choir and ran soundboards in teen years. Began career as a rapper but it was short lived because of becoming a single dad but released music in later years. Fountain is married to Catherine Fountain and has four children.[68][69]
In the media
References
- ↑ "Xpression The Mc – 48 Laws feat. TMF Precha Drops x Layzie Bone – Maxed HipHop". maxedhiphop.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "interview-with-rising-star-tmf-precha". www.genzhiphop.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Xpression featuring TMF Precha & Layzie Bone "48 Laws" | Surviving the Golden Age". survivingthegoldenage.com. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Now Entertainment Founder Tony M. Fountain Calls 'Eazy-E' a 'Pioneer'". CelebMix. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Council, Rolling Stone Culture; Council, Rolling Stone Culture (11 August 2021). "11 Ways to Collect Customer Feedback (and What to Do With It)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Council, Rolling Stone Culture; Council, Rolling Stone Culture (5 August 2021). "Nine Pandemic-Era E-Commerce Trends That Need to Stick Around a Bit Longer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Council, Rolling Stone Culture; Council, Rolling Stone Culture (2 September 2021). "How These Entrepreneurs Use Technology to Enhance Their Everyday Business Practices". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Council, Rolling Stone Culture; Council, Rolling Stone Culture (14 July 2021). "12 Ways Entertainment Venues Can Innovate as Customers Return Post-Pandemic". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Panel®, Expert. "Council Post: 15 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Start Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Fountain, Tony M. "Council Post: Two Key Emotional Habits That Will Help You Become A Better Leader". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Fountain, Tony M. "Council Post: Igniting Online Business Success: Five Best Practices". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Kabadaian, Harry. "5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Your Business Right Now". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "NOW Entertainment is Gearing Up to Drop Album Dedicated to Antonio May". The Hype Magazine. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Now Entertainment Establishes Website To Highlight Social Issues & Police Brutality". Hip Hop Weekly. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "How Tony M Fountain Built a Six Figure Business From the Ground Up". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Tony M. Fountain on How to Find Success in the Entertainment Industry - Influencive". www.influencive.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Ahmed, Zahra (20 March 2021). "Musical Entrepreneur Tony M Fountain is inspired by his personal life to help growing artistes". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha teams up with Drea on the new single "Grenade."". KAZI MAGAZINE. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Doukakis, Christos (12 April 2022). "Urban Hymns, rhyme 269". Last Day Deaf. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha To Release New Single "Grenade" feat. Drea". ItsBizkit. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Q&A With Now Entertainment Founder, Tony M. Fountain - Future Sharks". futuresharks.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Never Outshine The Master? – Xpression". 6IXCLOUT TV. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha ft. Drea – "Grenade"". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Stream: @tonymfountain Connects with Drea on the Sinima Beats-Produced Track "Grenade"". www.broke2dope.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Mago, Karishhma (20 August 2020). "Hard Work Pays Off: Tony M Fountain of Now Entertainment Shares His Secrets". Kivo Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Odutola, Tayo. "Xpression , TMF Precha and Layzie Bone embody the tenets of "48 Laws"". Word Is Bond. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Lessons Learned from An Exclusive Interview with The Founder of Now Entertainment Magazine, Tony M Fountain". The American Reporter. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Why bad managers are contributing to the Great Resignation". www.hcamag.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Now Entertainment Is Using "Music For Change"". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Rapper TMF Precha & Petrofsky collab and new photo of Tony's baby boy Thomas Asher". Now Entertainment Magazine. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Mago, Karishhma (18 August 2020). "NetNewsLedger - How Tony M Fountain is Freeing Up More Time to Spend with Family and Helping Others by Using Automation at His Company Now Entertainment". NetNewsLedger. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Stories, Local. "Meet Tony M Fountain of Now Entertainment - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (10 July 2021). "Meet Tony M. Fountain: CEO and founder of Now Entertainment". Digital Journal. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "CEO Spotlight: Tony M Fountain, The Founder Of Now Entertainment". CEOWORLD magazine. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Struggles of Dadpreneur Who Built Now Entertainment: Tony M Fountain Pics up the Mic". www.ibtimes.sg. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Tony M Fountain, founder of Now Entertainment, counts his blessings and says it's about hard work not luck". Vents Magazine. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Tony M Fountain Launches Now Entertainment Magazine". in.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "NOW Entertainment launches campaign during Suicide Prevention Month". 41NBC News | WMGT-DT. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "How Tony M Fountain Built a Six Figure Business From the Ground Up". Digital Journal. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Single Dad in Poverty to Success:". Motivation. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Trapholizay - Latest in Hip Hop!". Trapholizay. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Single Father and Entrepreneur, from the Slums to the Burbs - The Motivational Story of Now Entertainment's founder Tony M Fountain". California Herald. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Fountain, Tony M. "Council Post: Seven Tips To Cut Down On Professional And Personal Clutter". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Fountain, Tony M. "Council Post: Five Steps For Creating A Solid Social Media Strategy". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Fountain, Tony M. "Council Post: The Evolution Of The Music Industry — And What It Means For Marketing Yourself As A Musician". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Now Entertainment on The Forefront of Bringing Underground Rap to The Mainstream". TGDaily. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "What are the main features of NOW Entertainment that lead to success?". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "25 Entrepreneurs on Success in Business". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Kitheka, Pinchez (4 May 2022). "NOW Entertainment Founder's Wife Catherine Fountain Set to Publish a New Children's Book "The…". Medium. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Mwanza, Peter (20 April 2020). "Music Took Me through Hell, but It Brought Me to Paradise: Tony M Fountain". Medium. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "How Tech Helped This Entrepreneur Reshape The Music Industry | HackerNoon". hackernoon.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Upcoming Artists Are Still Falling For These Scams in the Music Industry". Grit Daily News. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha speaks his truth in new single "Grenade" featuring Drea". 2Trill Magazine | Trillest Entertainment. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Odutola, Tayo (11 November 2021). "Xpression The MC, Excluzive & TMF Precha Push Boundaries on "Bent Rules"". The Source. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Xpression teams up with TMF Precha and Excluzive on the defiant "Bent Rules"". EARMILK. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha, Expression + Exclusive's 'Bent Rules' low-key hits hard". Attack The Culture. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ B, Kawani (5 July 2021). "Now Entertainment Founder Tony M Fountain Releases New Single G.I.T. Under the Name TMF Precha". AllHipHop. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha Releases New Single "G.I.T"". ELEVATOR. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha's 48 Laws Lyrics Explained". Clout News. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Xpression Releases "48 Laws" Featuring Layzie Bone and TMF Precha". Linq Magazine. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha, Layzie Bone, and Ronnie King Link with Xpression for New Music based on The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene – DJIceberg.com". djiceberg.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "From Choir Boys To Manslaughter: Xpression The MC & TMF Precha Tap Into The Minds Of The Youth". Hip Hop Weekly. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "New Single: Xpression "48 Laws" (featuring. TMF Precha x Layzie Bone) – Prove Magazine". provemagazine.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Tony M Fountain aka TMF Precha - G.I.T. (Lyric Video) [Now Entertainment Submitted]". worldstar.com/. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Team, Flavourmag (14 August 2021). "TMF Precha releases latest single 'G.I.T.'". FLAVOURMAG. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "TMF Precha - G.I.T. | Traps N Trunks". Traps N Trunks // Hood Certified Gangsta Music Added Daily!. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ Dhaliwal, Rishma (12 August 2021). "NEW MUSIC | TMF PRECHA RELEASES LATEST SINGLE 'G.I.T.'". I Am Hip-Hop Magazine. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Bone Thugs N Harmony's Layzie Bone and T.M.F. Precha of Now Entertainment Join Xpression on '48 Laws'". The Hype Magazine. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ↑ "Now Entertainment's founder Tony M Fountain releases new Snapchat lenses". Seekers Time. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2022.