Author: tonyultramusic

“If I Want to” Manifestation is a concept that gets misinterpreted on both ends of the spectrum. Some people make it seem like witchcraft, as if speaking something into existence is some kind of supernatural spell. On the other hand, some people give themselves too much credit, acting as if sheer willpower alone is enough…

If you’ve been creating music long enough, you know the struggle—writer’s block and beat block can hit hard. I’ve been writing music for about 16-17 years now, and these creative roadblocks have come and gone throughout my journey. Sometimes, the only way to get through them is to just keep pushing. But over the years,…

It’s wild to think that it’s already been two years since Grapefruit dropped. This project wasn’t just another album for me—it was a turning point. It was me stepping deeper into my R&B bag, sharpening my vocal and piano skills, and telling real, personal stories through melodies that still hit just as hard today. At…

This year’s Super Bowl halftime performance left me completely shocked—like, jaw-on-the-floor type of shocked. To be honest, I knew Kendrick Lamar would make a statement, but the way he executed it? Diabolical. I wasn’t surprised he performed that song, but looking directly into the camera and mentioning Drake’s name? That was next-level. We’ve seen rap…

What’s Up everybody! welcome to Notes to Self. I’m Tony Ultra, and if you’re here, you probably already know my music has always been more than beats and bars. This space, named after my 2014 EP Notes to Self, is where I get to go beyond the tracks and take you deeper into my world.…