Tokio Myers

**Tokio Myers** was a Pianist act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts but returned as a wildcard for Quarterfinals, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Torville Jones, better known by his stage name Tokio Myers, is a pianist and music producer born in London. After winning Britain's Got Talent in 2017, he released many of his independent releases and became a major internet sensation. In October 2017, he announced his debut single, "Bloodstream", along with his debut album Our Generation. The single is a studio rendition of his audition performance on the Britain's Got Talent.

Growing up, multi-instrumentalist Tokio saw that his head teacher, Philip Lawrence, had been stabbed to death outside the gates of St George's Catholic school in north London. Tokio was 11 at the time and was led to safety inside the building by his music teacher. He went on to study with a full scholarship at the Royal College of Music.

Myers has previously supported Kanye West, The Police and Amy Winehouse when he toured with producer Mr Hudson's band Mr Hudson and the Library. He also supported Lianne La Havas on her 2016 European Tour.

Myers used synths and a sample pad as part of his performances, fusing classical roots with dance and pop genres. He was signed to a publishing deal with BMG.

On 7 June 2017, Myers announced he was working on an album.

In June 2017, Myers featured in and co-produced a charity single of "Bridge over Troubled Water" to raise money for those impacted by the Grenfell Tower fire, which happened in North Kensington on 14 June 2017.

On 13 October 2017, he released his official debut single, entitled "Bloodstream", which is his studio rendition of his audition performance at Britain's Got Talent. It was also announced as being the lead single from his debut album, entitled Our Generation, which being released in November 2017. The album itself is rumoured to have guest appearances overall from Chris Martin, Kendrick Lamar, Beck, Latir, Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith, The Weeknd, Thom Yorke and Sarah Ikumu.

## Preliminary

Tokio Myers' preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of playing a rendition of "Claire de Lune" by Debussy, which led into an instrumental cover of 'Bloodstream' by Ed Sheeran on the piano. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts instead of Recycled Percussion.

## Judge Cuts

Tokio Myers' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC010 consisted of playing a rendition of "Diamonds" by Rihanna on the piano. Mike, Saf, guest judge Mikey, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. Although his performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Quarterfinals, he was later reinstated as a wildcard.

## Quarterfinals

Tokio Myers' Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC012 consisted of performing a medley of Claude Debussy's Claire de Lune and Ed Sheeran's Bloodstream on the piano and drums. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. He did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating him from the competition instead of Mochi.