| Profile: | Tones and I |
|---|---|
| Age: | 30 Years Old |
| Height: | 5ft 5in (165 cm) |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Net Worth: | US $5 Million |
| Status: | Alive |
ORIGIN 
Tones and I is an Australian pop singer and songwriter. Her first two singles “Johnny Run Away” and “Dance Monkey” were released in early 2019. Both tracks have been certified multi-platinum in Australia. However, the latter became a worldwide hit, topping charts in more than 30 different countries. Tones now hold the record for longest-running #1 single on the ARIA Singles Chart. The record was previously held by Ed Sheeran (Shape Of You). Tones and I is currently signed to Bad Batch Records (Sony Music Australia). Her debut EP, The Kids Are Coming, was released in August 2019.
Tones was born Toni Watson on August 15, 1993, in Victoria, Australia. She grew up in Mount Martha – a seaside suburb of Melbourne. In addition to vocals, Watson is an instrumentalist. She learned both the keyboards and drums during high school. She also played basketball as a kid. Watson kicked off her busking career in Byron Bay. She met her current manager, Jackson Walkden-Brown, during one of her street performances. In early 2018, Watson quit her retail job and moved to Byron Bay. She lived out of her van for the remainder of the year.
CAREER
Watson launched her YouTube channel back in November 2017. Her oldest video was a cover of “Hey Ya!” by OutKast. She followed up with song covers of “Drop The Game” and “Gold” by Chet Faker. The YouTube channel now has 1.1+ million subscribers and 440+ million views. In 2019, Tones signed with Bad Batch Records (an affiliate of Sony). She has a co-management deal with Walkden-Brown’s ‘Artists Only’ and with ‘Lemon Tree Music.’ She’s also signed to the Paradigm Talent Agency and to Warner Chappell Music.
Tones and I’s debut single “Johnny Run Away” was released on March 1, 2019. It was produced by Konstantin Kersting and the supporting music video was directed by Luke Dunning. The song was originally shared on Triple J Unearthed 2 weeks prior. ‘Johnny Run Away’ peaked at #12 on the ARIA charts. It was certified 2x Platinum with more than 140,000 units sold. The music video boasts 7+ million views on YouTube.
Tones’ second single “Dance Monkey” arrived on May 10, 2019. It didn’t disappoint, peaking at #1 in more than 30 countries. Most notably, the song has spent 20+ consecutive weeks atop the ARIA Singles Chart. It rose to #9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #1 in the UK. Dance Monkey has already sold upwards of 2.5 million copies worldwide. The music video attracted 375+ million views in under 6 months. Tones won 3 awards at the 2019 ARIA Music Awards, including best female artist and best pop release. On November 18, 2019, she had a stellar performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
The Kids Are Coming, Tones and I’s debut EP, was released in August 2019 by Bad Batch and Sony Music Australia. It was produced exclusively by Konstantin Kersting. The EP was led by the title single “The Kids Are Coming” and the aforementioned “Johnny Run Away” and “Dance Monkey.” The tracklist also includes “Never Seen the Rain”, “Colourblind” and “Jimmy.” The project charted at #3 on the Australian Albums chart. It won the award for best independent release at the 2019 ARIA Music Awards.
PERSONAL
Tones and I is around 5ft 5in tall and she’s a Leo. Her net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. She earns from music sales/streams, YouTube, and shows. Her online store sells “The Kids Are Coming” merchandise (hats, hoodies, t-shirts). Tones has an impressive 20+ million monthly listeners on Spotify. She has thousands of fans across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
Watson’s first song “Johnny Run Away” was heavily influenced by the story of her best friend coming out to a disapproving dad. Her second song “Dance Monkey” was a bit more personal. It talks about her busking career and the various challenges that she’s faced. In September 2019, Tones performed in front of 100K people at the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. She’s performed at the French NRJ Music Awards in November 2019.
Tones and I Real Name, Birthday, Wiki
| Real Name: | Toni Watson |
|---|---|
| Birthday: | August 15, 1993 |
| Age: | 30 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign: | Leo |
| Height: | 5ft 5in (165 cm) |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2017-present |
| Net Worth: | US $5 Million |
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| Death-O-Meter: | Alive |
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