Tanya Stephens
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vivienne Stephenson |
| Also known as | Tanya Stephens |
| Born | July 2, 1973 |
| Origin | St. Mary, Jamaica |
| Genre(s) | Dancehall, Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Deejay, Singer |
| Years active | 1990's-present |
| Label(s) | VP Records |
| Associated acts | VP, Madhouse Records |
Vivienne Stephenson, better known by her stage name Tanya Stephens (born July 2, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica) is one of the most influential Reggae artists that emerged in the late 1990s. 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 as a one of a kind artist.
In an industry historically dominated by male artists with an occasional sexy vixen, Stephens introduces an element of advanced creativity not common in her era. She is both ahead of her time, with ideological dissertation and reminiscent of a past era when soul music by the likes of Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley reigned supreme.
Her album Rebelution was released in August 2006 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. The album was totally sold out in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Bedouin Soundclash reference Tanya's hit "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" in "Living In Jungles" from the album Sounding a Mosaic.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Big Things A Gwaan RUNNetherlands 1994
- Too Hype VP Records 1997
- Ruff Rider VP Records 1998
- Sintoxicated Warner 2001
- Gangsta Blues VP Records 2004 Top Reggae Albums: #10
- Rebelution VP Records 2006 Top Reggae Albums: #11
- Infallible Expected in late 2009
[edit] Singles
- "It's A Pity" (Doctor's Darling Riddim)
- "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet"
- "Draw fi Mi Finger"
- "Freaky Type"
- "Cry and Bawl"
- "Boom Wuk"
- "These Streets"
- "Dance 4 Me" (Mark Morrison featuring Tanya Stephens)
[edit] External links
- Interview with Tanya Stephens on Germaican Observer (2003)
- Robbo Ranks interviews Tanya Stephens for 1Xtra (audio interview, 2006)
- Interview with Miami New Times after release of Rebelution (2006)
- Recent interview with Tanya Stephens (2008)
