Selon les sources, son nom de naissance est Vivienne Stephenson ou Vivienne Tanya Stephens [1], [2 Biographie Carrière musicale. [4] She and business partner Andrew Henton have together co-founded Tarantula Records. Son album suivant, Rebelution, sort en 2006 et atteint la 10e place du Top Reggae Albums établi par le magazine américain Billboard[5]. She and life partner Andrew Henton have together co-founded Tarantula Records. Tanya Stephens, (born 2 July 1973 in St. Mary, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson)[1][2][3] is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens claimed that Kim used the lyrics from her song "Mi and Mi God", stating that "she even used a west Indian accent". Elle apparaît sur l'album Journey de Garnett Silk, sorti en 1998[1]. Tanya Stephens est une chanteuse jamaïcaine née le 2 juillet 1973 dans la paroisse de Saint Mary. Selon les sources, son nom de naissance est Vivienne Stephenson ou Vivienne Tanya Stephens[1],[2]. She and business partner Andrew Henton have together co-founded Tarantula Records. Wartofsky, Alona (1998) "LADY SAW "Raw: The Best of Lady Saw" VP; TANYA STEPHENS "Ruff Rider" VP]", The Beat – Volume 26, Issues 2–4 2007 p. xlix "Tanya Stephens redeems "Child of the Universe" with her smooth, lyrical lines complementing Fenda's unpolished style. Tanya Stephens est né en 1973 à St-Mary, Jamaïque. Par la suite, ses chansons critiquent notamment l'homophobie, que la chanteuse apparente à une forme de racisme. Tanya Stephens - Écoutez Tanya Stephens sur Deezer. Avec Deezer, musique en streaming, découvrez plus de 56 millions de titres, créez vos propres playlists, … Afficher les profils des personnes qui s’appellent Tanya Stephens.
Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" — the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album — and "It's a Pity", for which Tanya achieved international recognition. [18][19], In 2007, Stephens was awarded a scholarship by Resource Development International to study for a Business Management degree via the internet from the University of Sunderland. https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tanya_Stephens&oldid=154931618, Article contenant un appel à traduction en anglais, Article de Wikipédia avec notice d'autorité, Portail:Biographie/Articles liés/Entreprises, licence Creative Commons attribution, partage dans les mêmes conditions, comment citer les auteurs et mentionner la licence. [10], In 2006, Tanya sued American rapper Lil' Kim for plagiarism on her song "Durty" from The Naked Truth asking for all rights to the song, past, present & future. [12][13], Her early material was lyrically typical of dancehall and drew comparisons with Lady Saw,[14] along with whom she was proclaimed "the top female artists in Jamaica" in 1998 by the Washington Post,[15] but later developed beyond what she called "the same old four topics" to 'reality' themes and even lyrics critical of homophobia. De son vrai nom Vivienne Stephenson, Tanya Stephens fut influencée par Smokey Robinson, les stars du R’n B Us, mais également les classiques du reggae tel Bob Marley… elle fait ses débuts dans divers sound systems et sort son premier single en 1993 « Is this for Real », sur le Far East riddim. [11] She claimed that in 1999 Tanya was flown out to New York by Kim, who claimed to be a huge fan & owned her albums, Kim wanted her to record for an album, but her vocals were never used. "[16][17], Her song "Still Alive" deals with discrimination against people with HIV, and it was used in a television campaign dealing with the issue. [citation needed] The album was totally sold out in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. [5] Her debut, Big Things a Gwaan, was released in 1994 (featuring Yami Bolo on a cover version of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" and Prezident Brown on a remix of the title track), and second album Too Hype followed in 1997. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" — the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album — and "It's a Pity", which achieved Tanya international recognition. [20][21], In 2009 she made her acting debut, playing Nurse Tracey in the CVM TV series Royal Palm Estate.

", STAR FILES ...Tanya Stephens – musical rebel, "MUSIC: PLAYLIST; Reggae's Riddims And Crews", Newsmaker: Tanya Stephens – Dancehall evolution sparks 'Rebelution', Tanya Stephens Performs At Christopher's Tonight, "Lil' Kim Sued By Reggae Artist Tanya Stephens for Plagiarism", "Tanya Stephens files lawsuit against Lil' Kim", "Ex-Con Kim a Lil' Plagiarist: Diva – Hip-Hopping Mad Reggae Star Sues", Tanya Stephens talks female responsibility, Music has the power to shape society — Tanya Stephens, Tanya Unplugged – Artiste Rocks Montego Bay With Stellar Performance, STORY OF THE SONG: 'Still Alive' And Fighting HIV Discrimination, Stephens makes acting debut on 'Royal Palm', "Features :: Tanya's Tarantula Records :: May 14, 2010", "Tanya Stephens Releases New Album – Infallible – Gives It Away For Free! Tanya Stephens, (born 2 July 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson (although some sources say Vivienne Tanya Stephens)) is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. Chanteuse charismatique, elle est aussi une artiste entière capable de flamber sur les dancehalls ou d'interpréter une ballade acoustique. [22], Tanya also owns Tarantula Records, founded in 2004 with business partner & producer Andrew Henton which has handled all of her music since then.[23]. Stephens was born in 1973 and grew up in St. Mary and St. Ann, attending Zion Hill and Ocho Rios primary schools and St Mary High. En 2007, elle obtient une bourse d'étude (scholarship)[6]. [5][6][7], Her album Rebelution was released in August 2006,[4] and the first single "These Streets" was a number one hit in the Caribbean staying on Tempo's Chart at number 1 for more than 4 weeks. After returning to Jamaica she released the critically acclaimed Gangsta Blues album in 2004. [1], In a talk in 2011 at the University of the West Indies, she urged her fellow artists to be more socially responsible, and spoke out against the objectification of women in dancehall lyrics and the promotion of bigotry and violation of human rights, saying "The music that once spoke to and spread messages of peace and love, now merely judges, condemns and provokes. Tanya Stephens est la poète de la scène Ragga Dancehall. Tanya Stephens, (born 2 July 1973 in St. Mary, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson) is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. [1] She has 3 brothers and 3 sisters (1 sister deceased). Son album Gangsta Blues et des singles comme Boom Wuk et It's a Pity la font connaître à l'étranger[3],[4]. Tanya Stephens (July 2, 1973) born Kingston, Jamaica, is a one of the most influential … Après avoir vécu en Suède, elle retourne en Jamaïque en 2004. Her 1996 single "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet", produced by Kelly, brought her to the attention of the Jamaican public, and she had further success with singles such as "Draw fi Mi Finger", "Freaky Type", and "Cry and Bawl".

[9], Stephens has a daughter, Kelly, born in 1994. She moved to Sweden, where she signed a record deal with Warner Music Sweden and recorded the 2001 pop album Sintoxicated. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" — the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album — and "It's a Pity", for which Tanya achieved international recognition. La chanteuse a recours à l'enseignement à distance pour étudier la gestion (business management) à l'université de Sunderland au Royaume-Uni. [22] She also opened the restaurant 'H2O' the same year in the Coconut Grove Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios. [citation needed] The track "Come A Long Way" is a dedication to black leaders. Tanya Stephens est une chanteuse jamaïcaine née le 2 juillet 1973 dans la paroisse de Saint Mary. She began recording in the mid-1990s for producers such as Dave Kelly and Philip "Fatis" Burrell. Love Let Her Down / Just Can't Stop / Untouched / Pon You Farm. Tanya Stephens, (born 2 July 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson (although some sources say Vivienne Tanya Stephens)) is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. [4] Social scientist Clinton Hutton said of her: "She is very intuitively intelligent and deftly tackles relevant social issues".