Grammy -nominated R&B /soul trio The Ton3s (previously known as The Hamiltones ) have been a staple of good-time vibes for true music lovers over the past decade. They have made some of the most memorable pop culture moments for fans with silly numbers like “ Whose Billy Goat Is This ” and “ Put Some Respeck On It .” But the fun-loving group of North Carolina crooners, who began as background singers for Anthony Hamilton , are very serious about their music and how they intend to reshape the landscape of R&B and soul as independent musicians creating a new sound with an old vibe.  The Ton3s — J. Vito, Lelo and 2E — sat down with Blavity to discuss how they got started as background singers, their viral successes and why they created their own thing.