She is one of the leading female hiphop/R&B/Soul singers in Korea. Known as Queen of Soul in Korean music industry, she has been appointed as the ambassador/spokeswoman for DaMoonWha(Muti-Cultural Youth Organization). Making her debut at an early age of 16, she later formed Tashannie, a hip-hop and R & B duo in 1999 where she was the primary vocalist. In 2001, she started a solo career under the moniker T and was awarded in two categories at the Korea Music Awards, the prestigious music award in Korea. She monopolized the KMA by winning both the Best R&B/Soul album, and Best R&B/Soul song of 2008.
Tasha, who speaks Korean and English fluently, is one of the most influential rappers in Korea as well and is among the most influential female vocalists/rappers.
She is signed to Jungle Entertainment, the record company that releases hip hop/R&B/Soul records by Drunken Tiger. Tasha’s new album was released in February 2007 via Jungle Entertainment.
Collaborations
Reid is part of Movement, a Korean hip-hop organization.
Facts and Trivia
- Religion : Christianity
- Her Korean name is Yoon Mi Rae (윤미래).
- She attended the International Christian School (ICS) in Korea.
- Her favorite artists are Da Brat, Erykah Badu, The Roots, and Bahamadia.
- She is married to Drunken Tiger’s Tiger JK. They wed in a secret wedding June 2007. They have one son together.
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