Tasha T

With the release of her maxi single CD titled “ In This Time”, Tasha T unleashed just a bit of her already celebrated talent. Tasha T. also boasts her sing-jay style of reggae in the remake of Phyllis Dillon’s “One Life to Live”, retitled “Win or Lose” by Tasha T. This song stayed on the New York Top 10 Reggae Chart for twenty-two weeks in 2003 reaching as high as #7. It was also featured on the compilation CD titled “Honey Drops” which featured Canada’s rising female talents and Tasha T has the distinct honor of being the only reggae artist featured.
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Her recent live performances include opening for “Beres Hammond’s – ‘For The Love Of It Tour’ 2004” featuring Maxi Priest and Marcia Griffiths at New Jersey’s RexPlex sports and amusement complex. In 2004, Tasha T. also performed in Jamaica for black history month, the show featured artists such as Luciano, Admiral Tibet and Natty King. She also opened for international African artist “Alpha Blondy”, in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New York in 2003. Tasha T has graced the stage in the presence of other international artist including Beres Hammond and the Mighty Sparrow at the International Centre (Toronto Canada), Reggae Carifest (Arthur Ashe Stadium NY): featuring Bounty Killa, Coco Tea, Elephant Man and Capleton and at the Irie Jamboree (Westchester NY) featuring Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, Big Daddy Cane and Baby Cham. In April 2002, she became the first reggae artist to perform at Harry Jerome Awards Show, Canada’s most prestigious award show.
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The talent of this young lady has not gone unnoticed. Tasha T has received various awards starting in 1993 when she received “Best Female DJ” at the Toronto Talent Competition. The Canadian Reggae awards for “Best Female Newcomer” in 1999 and “Best Dancehall Female” in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Tasha T. also received a nomination for “Best Reggae Recording” from Juno Awards 2000----Canada’s equivalent to the US Grammy’s.
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Tasha T. has completed recording tracks for her debut album with noted producers Sidney Mills, Buju Banton on his “Gargamel Label” and Rohan Dwyer. The album is slated for release early 2005.