Tones and I Tells the Story Behind "Dance Monkey"

From street performer to the top of the music charts..."Dance Monkey" crooner, Tones and I, tells the story of her hit single.
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[@yomeyo6622]

Kudos to that manager who recognized her talent and provided the help he could. Amazing!

[@OfficialDJTasawennateken]

It's amazing how she became so famous she used to be homeless. I was homeless once to it was horrible.

[@adam-2011]

You literally made tears flow down through my eyes man. When I see homeless people I barely can sleep at night mostly thinking of them how they do. I wish I was a millionaire to be able to help the ones in need. But you can't help them all with your limited budget. I'm just glad and very happy to read that you aren't homeless anymore. At least you are the one who best empathizes with their situations

[@asutcliffe25]

yea...but it's different when it's a choice versus not being a choice...she chose that path. I don't feel bad.

[@IAmNotSnowcat]

This song came out shortly before my cat (named monkey) died, and whenever we would hear it after his death, we would always take it as a sign

[@darth_vyper]

Artists like this should be the backbone of the music industry. They bust their ass then get noticed for their efforts and hard work...not hey you're pretty, let's autotune you and give you a record deal and a grammy

[@fsggames2022]

NO ONE BEATS "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT"

[@nestaway700]

I love this song and your voice! I was bored the other night at the club, picked up my phone and held it to my ear to hear this song.....ah what a relief! Great pick me up! Thanks!

[@kangaroofoot]

She’s right. I remember hearing in the new music segment of The Heidi & Frank Show and I instantly loved it. It was so good they played it twice back to back.

[@pierrechosenone8925]

Her voice brings tears to my eyes when she sings and hits those notes soulful

[@Tune_Sky]

That's a man the voice is pitched Any producer can spot that Si

[@handgranate2008]

@@Tune_Sky sauce?

[@colton2307]

You need to expand your musical taste. She sucks

[@stayrxsie]

A person with a beautiful face and voice!!

[@nellie...]

Talented young girl.

[@drewsdrawers]

You are talented and you deserve all the good things happening to you.

[@jacktellner646]

13th like! >:3

[@raymondboyd1200]

Liar

[@PutinosauRUS]

Like loosing 15 kg of weight?

[@nannasteel]

@@PutinosauRUS ummm no she's beautiful and pefect as she is, stop body shaming we are in 2023 like come on!

[@mexicatrucker6309]

The first time I heard this song I was feeling down and the song made me temp ignore what was bothering me. I still go back to this song when I need to distract my thoughts

[@julierehoric3856]

Luv this underdog story- You Go Girl !! Haunting voice. You killed it !

[@indianatone218]

Absolutely addictive song ,well done tones !

[@wisher21uk]

It’s been a really strange day I found a hat with loads of cash in it, and then next minute I was being chased by an angry guy with a guitar ☹️

[@cynthiaahern9081]

Such beautiful eyes. Beautiful girl. Beautiful music

[@jessieqk12]

I wouldn’t call her beautiful

[@rhinogorexx9463]

I’m so happy for her man it’s a great song the tones and the lyrics are organized well it’s a great song good job girly

[@lorigardilcic4976]

Awesome… the voice so original

[@ronaldofernandes8993]

Essa mulher canta de mais sou fã dela...... Conhece música como poucos

[@not_gachaclublay5118]

Aww she has a beautiful voice

[@pinkbeatle2012]

Annoying more like it

[@not_gachaclublay5118]

@@pinkbeatle2012 No we all have a opinions and I have mine SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND YOU CAN JUST BACK OFF BECAUSE IT'S MY OPINION NOT URS Soo ya LEAVE ME AND MY OPINIONS AND HER VOICE ALONE~

[@fixyourposture7547]

@@not_gachaclublay5118 Chill... she was also having her own opinion too 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jacktellner646]

10th like! :3

[@OGgrinder]

Fire 🔥 hits the soul hard asf

[@marthaaldana4681]

Realmente esta chica tiene mucho para dar....su voz, su estilo simplemente me encantan...me pone de buen humor....por favor cuidenla... No la super exploten.... Como acostumbran a hacer las compañías disqueras....

[@dhanyaraj5927]

She is amazing !

[@dwayneflorence4482]

Unique voice.

[@thebitchisback7026]

I love her so....💘 😻 💜 💛 💚 🧡

[@ambesa1]

wishing her well and many blessings. Becoming an overnight global sensation is no easy road especially if you lived a simple life.

[@Nightmarefuel66]

Such a sweetheart she is. So beautiful and bright :)

[@tintinchristineperez]

you deserve those recognition .. enjoy what you are doing .. ♥️

[@robertthompson7227]

Heart ❤️

[@AUTOTUB3]

Awesome song!!!

[@thebiscuitrose]

Amazing

[@randomxaos]

THIS GIRL ROCKS

[@charro028]

Humble young lady!

[@anitaboodram5660]

Stand up god bless❤💕

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

Great vid

[@hollytaylor-reeves]

Bruh I got goosebumps at this story man

[@OmgOmd-mw8ge]

Topper,record. Breaker. She's good?? She's brill .A Star . Athing? That shines in the sky writes lyrics and self taught player. Girl is a heart and traffic stopper❤❤

[@cindylaventure9746]

Oh my God this girl's voice is wonderful keep going honey you're doing awesome and you're so natural and not phony I love that about you people will love you forever

[@mrpeace8820]

she mastered a song flawlessly

[@rolandmendozain]

She has a unique voice good vibes

[@mikew.inversegravitycraft]

She’s is absolutely AWESOME big heart 🙏❤🇦🇺

[@mshomefire]

Wow just discovered this artist

[@joshgee8714]

the manager is the real m.v.p

[@temisis9081]

I buried my great grandad t this...didn't go down as well as I imagined...they don't talk to me

[@mrfranklin1010]

I knew the song had a deep sad meaning behind....how ironic to have that song explode and have have to play it constantly... Like a Beautiful Lament....

[@moragmillar6981]

Brilliant singer ❤

[@ybkrnmusic]

👏 🎶 ❤

[@louisaharris3345]

Love her she’s true❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@franciscoburgos787]

It is a chart topper in a sea of crappy artists. Unfortunately anyone w access to social media now can be a star. Like island boys and tekashi69. But she’s different. She’s actually good.

[@guystokesable]

You say unfortunately like this isn't worth it, Disney taught us to slay a few dragons before you catch the princess.

[@ozzy6908]

Ella tiene talento y eso importa mucho

[@albertdavila6808]

A big sea of crappy artist definitely. She is included.

[@TrustMelDontCare]

​@albertdavila6808 regardless of taste, is a talented artist and has a lot more skill than most. You don't have to like her music to respect all that she can do. And no I'm not a fan, I'm not into her style of singing (her voice is a great display of talent and skill, although not for me, and apparently you). I hate using the term hater but in some cases it can't be argued, a pseron is either clueless or hating.

[@albertdavila6808]

@@TrustMelDontCare still crappy!

[@yan8732]

Did anyone noticed how she says same word by 3× lined up on interview like in the song check it out. @0:32 And people wanting 3× 1.more and 2.more and 3.more from me. @0:58 And i started practicing 3× 1.every day, 2.every day, 3.every day. @1:22 So he was with me from the 3× 1.very, 2.very, 3.very start. LOL.

[@bryaneddy5272]

This is one of the most exceptional people alive today. I think that's inarguable.

[@googlreviews7813]

Great story, excuse the dumb question, but what is busking ? 😁

[@shirleydorbin9536]

Who is the girl behind her?

[@pamelatenn2890]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED, & HUMBLE.

[@leesh2684]

So happy for her ❤️🏆

[@shodapad07]

Well deserved. And well earned.

[@kevinmadigan2340]

Weird how 130 odd comments and 100,000 plus views ???

[@wishingforhappiness7912]

dude, theres a scary ghost lady behind her 😱😱

[@dolly7683]

OH EM GEE😶‍🌫🥸🤯😭😱

[@bakhithajoseph7970]

What does busk mean?

[@vegobond007]

To play music or perform entertainment in a public place, usually while soliciting money.

[@MadRS]

I never knew she was Australian. Growing up in Brisbane I am ashamed that I didn't know this.

[@dialedinGandC]

the chick from The Ring in the background freaked me out.

[@yellowSmileyFacee]

Song is amazing. Did she say anything about why it sounds like a monkey is singing it? (I mean in a good way). I think it really adds to the song if even if it wasn't intentional.

[@nalakaliyanage1290]

Plz what name ledy...

[@wagnermoraes8391]

Cute girl from the land down under

[@Sc4rEye]

And the best part… drum roll please….. NO AUTO TUNES NEEDED!

[@devanghoulor2424]

Is she aussie or did she move to Australia?

[@TheBro_UK-yw2gu]

Yes, but I wonder if he also 'loaded the dishwasher'?

[@MrSaintmatt83]

But she didn’t reference the actual monkeys back in the day that had to dance so their owner could get some money. Thats where the term came from. The organ grinder and the monkey

[@shuckahoseerazzle8486]

please dont quit preforming

[@kelebekkiz2417]

Mir fehlt leider eine Übersetzung weil ich ein Vortrag halten muss

[@zenyattakawai3076]

Let her alone! How many rude people messing with her appearance in coment section, let her alone

[@codyosborne8926]

It's ironic that the song led to exactly what the song was about.

[@chaikagaz]

Wats busking mean?

[@ianmiller6040]

Basically, singing or playing music on the street for money.

[@vegobond007]

we always see this strugling people on the street singing and there is a place to put your money

[@mhjgh3834]

You really don't need to be a "one hit artist". I think you can more than that; meaning several hits shouldn't be impossible at all fore you!

[@robnolan9309]

Im Italian American and I just wanna say anglophone countries is where you want to live if you want to succeed or to live in the present … Italy and many countries in Europe are DEAD and they are living in the past. Italy Spain Greece Portugal good countries to live when you want to retire. Only France and Germany are the non anglophone country that follows Uk Us Australia Canada Ireland etc

[@Officialvvalentino]

This reminds me of the Johnny Depp story, if that guy had not found her at that right time, she’d be singing dance monkey in the streets still. All success comes from God’s handpicked grace.

[@semesabrown8203]

Cmon... byron bay isnt mainly known for its buskers, but for another hobby. Weed capitol of Australia baby

[@kelebekkiz2417]

Aber trotzdem danke

[@waymondwilliams4448]

Young lady the Creator gave you a voice sing

[@asutcliffe25]

I gotta be honest here....This is NOT what i thought this song was about....I thought it was about a stripper...lol

[@dariusbrandon1400]

Seems racist

[@audreymusicstuff]

she’s faking a hispanic accent in the song wtf lol

[@acripop]

(dont wanna be rude) But How the f can you say in the comment that its a pretty girl wtf

[@sanskritim6855]

But You are being rude

[@halimalali7720]

Wdym??????

[@halimalali7720]

She's gourgus just because she doesn't have pumped lips skinny and all of that nonsense doesn't mean that she isn't pretty smh

[@LondonTom007]

Take that silly hat off

[@wb8905]

lol what? She’s just vibin and doin her thing. Not all girls need to wear expensive ass dresses and doll themselves up just to go to the mall.

[@cocokoala5452]

You put some neurons because you really need it

[@sallyjones8426]

Toni is real, very pretty, and an awesome musician. Im 46 years young, i love her songs and the journey she has been on, well done! Dont make negative comments, you dont know her full journey...accept people for who they want to be! Thankyou tones, for the relatable songs, staying down to earth, true aussie spirit, right there. Never change your look or dance style, it makes it you the unique person, fans love 😊

[@halimalali7720]

Jēsus yessssss!!!!!!!!

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

you don't own her mister...she can wear whatever she wants...why don't you go mind ur own business...if anything this comment is silly so why don't you take this comment off!

[@Yofuggindaddybich]

Talented women

[@ozzy6908]

IN SPANISH 😢