Tones and I is the stage name of Toni Watson , an Australian singer, songwriter and record producer best known for the global hit single “Dance Monkey.”

Who she is

  • Tones and I comes from the Mornington Peninsula area in Victoria, Australia, and started out as a street busker before breaking into mainstream pop.
  • She developed her act performing in places like Byron Bay, where busking led to management and eventually a recording deal.

Breakthrough with “Dance Monkey”

  • Her song “Dance Monkey,” released in 2019, reached number one in over 30 countries and stayed at the top of the Australian singles chart for a record 24 weeks.
  • The track went multi‑platinum and became one of the most‑streamed songs on Spotify, making her one of the most prominent new pop artists of the late 2010s.

Music and releases

  • She first released the EP The Kids Are Coming in 2019, which charted highly in Australia and several other countries.
  • Her debut album Welcome to the Madhouse arrived in 2021, debuting at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and expanding her reputation beyond “Dance Monkey.”

Style and themes

  • Her music blends pop with electronic elements and looping, built around a distinctive, high, and slightly raspy vocal tone.
  • Lyrically, she often explores topics like fame, self‑doubt, resilience, and personal relationships, moving from street‑busker storytelling to larger, more cinematic pop productions.

Recent activity

  • As of 2024, she has continued touring and releasing new music, including songs like “I Am Free,” positioning herself as a long‑term pop act rather than a one‑hit wonder.

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