Tokyo’s Revenge

Garth Andrew Best, known professionally as Tokyo’s Revenge, was born on November 13, 1998, in Colchester, Connecticut. Born to Haitian parents, he developed an interest in rapping early on, alongside art and video games. He began freestyling in high school, which contributed to his distinctive vocal approach. Before gaining widespread recognition, Best worked various jobs, including as a security guard and in a pizza shop, while recording his early music with a friend’s equipment. In 2017, he relocated to live independently, marking a turning point in his pursuit of a music career.

Best started releasing his music on SoundCloud in 2018. His career significantly advanced in late 2019 with the release of “GoodMorningTokyo!” from his EP “Mdnght (Side B).” This track quickly gained popularity, topping Spotify’s Global Viral 50 and reaching number two on Rolling Stone’s Trending 25, accumulating 26 million streams on Spotify. The song became a viral sensation on TikTok, being featured in over a million videos. He followed this success with a music video for “GoodMorningTokyo!” in February 2020 and joined City Morgue on their “Good As Dead Tour.” His song “Thot!” featuring ZEDSU also achieved viral status in 2020, partly due to a dance trend and drawing comparisons to artists like XXXTentacion. In September 2020, he released the EP “7VEN,” which included a collaboration with The Kid LAROI on the track “Hell Bent.” This period established Tokyo’s Revenge as a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop.

Throughout 2020 and 2021, Tokyo’s Revenge continued to release new music, including the single “nothinglastsforever” in November 2020 and the EP “Lilium,” which showcased a broader vocal range beyond rap. His musical style is influenced by Japanese culture, as well as artists such as Tyler the Creator, Eminem, and Jay-Z. He has consistently sought to explore diverse musical textures and vocal applications in his work. Notable collaborations include tracks with Jasiah, 24kGoldn, and The Kid LAROI. His releases often feature on various platforms, indicating a sustained presence in the music industry.