“I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman”
(“I Am Woman”)
Reggae is a man's world. And singer/deejay Tanya Stephens is that rare outta order gal who's proved to the dancehall frat that she's meant for more than decorating men's rhymes with smooth background harmonies. Tanya has confirmed her position at the top of the dancehall game already long time ago. Now she is going to encourage Polish reggae girls to dance and fight during Ostroda Reggae Festival on 11th August 2012.
Whether spouting hardcore racy rhymes, insightful political statements, or crooning heart-tugging romantic fables, only gutsy power bolts come from the throat of this giant talent. Singing on the mic at local sound system dances completed her musical education and it wasn't long before she recorded her first track, '93's "Is This For Real." It was included in producer Barry O'Hare's “Further East” compilation and he also produced her first album, 94's “Big Tings A Gwan”. Daughter Kelly arrived the same year, but motherhood was a motivation, not a hindrance but a motivation. Tanya's next CD, 1997's “Too Hype” was a compilation of Tanya's hit singles and new tracks. It contained initial recordings of "Goggle" and "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" - hilarious yet commanding statements of female sexual empowerment. Tanya had more input for 1998's “Rough Rider”, another goldmine of hits. Another albums “Gangsta Blues” and “Rebelution”, released by a giant VP Records, gave her worldwide recognition and respect. “It’s a Pity” included in the first of them is built on a culty riddim “Doctors Darling”. Tanya is about "trying to bridge the gap between men and women and puncture the myth that it's a man's world" she explains, adding "I have no problem being a woman - I love it." Tanya's latest effort “Infallible” (2010) was produced by her work partner Andrew Henton. "I missed dancehall so much that since I came back, I've been in the studio every day, asking everyone 'Don't you have a riddim?'" Tanya says. "It's like therapy. I developed a lot more appreciation for the freedom of dancehall. It can be a bit tiring with the same topics - sexual limitations and gay bashing - but they're opening now to more topics." For Tanya, though, it's always been about the music, not a quick fistful of Benjamins, and Gangsta's mixed bag of styles and moods is the most accurate mirror yet of an artist who defies categorization.
Tanya already performed Poland in 2008, but now she is coming first time to Ostróda. She will be backed by first class band, including extraordinary keyboardist Bubblaz, known for his playing also with Sizzla, Sly & Robbie, late Mikey Dread etc.
Links: http://www.myspace.com/tanyastephensmusic
videos:
“It's a Pity” clip
http://youtu.be/nd_B26yrrC8
live in “Made in Jamaica” movie
http://youtu.be/ZYGxaKNNdxs
live “Tek him Back”, Reggae on the River 2009
http://youtu.be/znU1H_JfJHQ
“These Streets” clip
http://youtu.be/I7TDPMGTLUc
live unplugged
http://youtu.be/TZ-ZBa7n26k
“Get a Life” clip
http://youtu.be/fI9OFyW6skY
aż mnie zatkało
Written by Karolina, on 14-03-2012 19:11 , IP: 89.77.89.180
rewelacja!! |
Written by Rose, on 12-03-2012 18:42 , IP: 83.9.54.203
Nie tylko dziewczyny!!! |
Tanyaaa
Written by Rose, on 12-03-2012 15:52 , IP: 83.9.54.203
One love Tanya ;-))) |
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