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Southern soul powerhouse Tonio Armani wa born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, United States. He has officially announced “Outside For The Summer”, a highly anticipated collaborative project with hip-hop icon Lil Jon.

To kick off the rollout, Armani has dropped the official remix of his massive viral hit “Country Girl” featuring Lil Jon. It is available now through Death Row Records/gamma.

“Country Girl” remix

The new remix seamlessly infuses Armani’s signature storytelling with Lil Jon’s legendary crunk energy and unmistakable ad-libs. By expanding on Armani’s original nod to Lil Jon’s classic “I Like Dem Girlz,” the track bridges the gap between traditional trail ride culture and modern dance floors, transforming it into a definitive summertime anthem.

The original version of “Country Girl” has already evolved into a full-scale cultural phenomenon, firmly establishing Armani at the forefront of the contemporary Southern Soul resurgence. The track reached an impressive No. 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and has accumulated over 35 million streams across digital platforms.

Furthermore, it sparked a massive global line-dancing movement that continues to dominate social feeds, generating over 1 trillion user-created video views. This viral wave has drawn participation from high-profile celebrities and public figures, including Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, “Dancing with the Stars” winners Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Jared Leto, Nick Cannon, Mckenzi Brooke, and Chris Brown’s dance community.

Reflecting on the collaboration, Armani shares that “Outside For The Summer” is a direct celebration of his Georgia roots, heavily inspired by the music he grew up on, the people who raised him, and the culture that shaped his identity. He notes that the album perfectly captures the essence of being outside, enjoying life, making memories, and bringing people together.

By featuring Lil Jon on the “Country Girl” remix, Armani intentionally blends Southern soul, country influences, dance music, and Southern culture into a feel-good soundtrack designed for cookouts, trail rides, line dancing, family reunions, and summertime celebrations everywhere. For Armani, this project is ultimately about pride, nostalgia, good times, and honoring his heritage.

Tonio Armani

Armani’s artistry is deeply rooted in lived experience, shaped by church pews, family porches, and long rural backroads that instilled a foundation of faith, resilience, and community. Before pursuing music full-time, he brought that same sense of discipline and purpose into his creative career by serving 10 years in the U.S. Army. His breakout moment came on TikTok, where his music went viral and earned him powerful endorsements from industry heavyweights like Bun B, Jazze Pha, Teddy Riley, Ne-Yo, Yella Beezy, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Brown, Paul Wall, Monica, Tweet, and Tamar Braxton. This groundswell of support eventually caught the attention of Snoop Dogg, who signed Armani to the legendary Death Row Records in 2024 and has remained a consistent supporter of his artistry.

Today, Armani has carved out a distinct space in contemporary music by blending R&B and gospel influences with authentic Southern storytelling to create a sound that resonates across generations. His growing catalog includes major standout releases such as “Help Me Find My Drawls,” which has amassed 30 million streams, “Free At Last” at 9 million, “Sooner or Later” at 7 million, “All Night Long” at 3.9 million, and “In My Feelings” at 3.3 million. His versatile discography also features “Cowgirl Trailride,” a “Touch On Me” remix with October London, and the genre-blending single “Spot,” which was produced by Pharrell Williams and featured on Snoop Dogg’s “Iz It A Crime?” album.

A dynamic and highly in-demand live performer, Armani continues to build massive momentum on the road. The Columbus native has graced the stages of major events across the country, including the Dukes and Boots Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the One Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Jazz in the Gardens in Miami, Florida, USA and the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage. Most recently, his star power was put on full display when he joined Snoop Dogg as a featured performer during the high-profile “Holiday Halftime Party” for the NFL Christmas Day game.