B.Slade

Anthony Charles Williams II (born May 16, 1975), better known by his stage name B.Slade and formerly as Tonéx ( TOH-nay), is an American musician, dancer, producer, and activist from San Diego, California.

Williams has released several hundred songs on dozens of albums throughout his career, has also produced several others for both gospel and secular artists. He has won six Stellar Awards, a GMA Award, and received two Grammy nominations: one for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for his 2004 gold album, Out the Box, and another in 2009 for Best Urban/Soul Alternative Performance for his single, "Blend", from his 2009 mainstream (albeit theoretically Gospel) album, Unspoken.

Known primarily for his gospel recordings, his musical efforts blend a wide range of styles, including pop, R&B, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, rock, Latin, electro, punk and trance. His primary influences include Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Prince, Michael Jackson, Walter Hawkins, David Bowie, and Janet Jackson. His distinct sound and eclectic style of music led him to describe his own music as a genre he called "Nureau".