Tasha Reid
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Yoon Mi-rae performing at the Lolipop Concert, in May 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Natasha Shanta Reid |
| Also known as | Baby Tasha, T |
| Born | May 31, 1981 Portland, Texas, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Hip Hop |
| Occupations | Singer, Rapper, MC |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Labels | Jungle Entertainment |
| Associated acts | The Movement, Uptown, Tashannie, Drunken Tiger, Leessang, Yoo Jae Suk, Sunzoo |
| Yoon Mi Rae | |
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| Hangul | 윤미래 |
| Revised Romanization | Yoon Mi-rae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Mi-rae |
Tasha Reid (born May 31, 1981), better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae (former stage name Baby Tasha, then T), is an R&B singer and rapper.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Reid was born to a South Korean mother, and an African American father. She often faced discrimination because of her mixed heritage.
[edit] Career
Reid, who speaks Korean and English fluently, is an influential rapper in South Korea where she is known as the "Queen of Soul". She is the ambassador/spokeswoman for a multi-cultural youth organization.
Making her debut at the age of 16 with the group Uptown, she later formed Tashannie, a hip-hop and R&B duo in 1999 where she was the primary vocalist. In 2001, she began her solo career under the moniker T and won both Best R&B/Soul album and Best R&B/Soul song of 2008.
Her solo album came out in February 2007.
[edit] Personal life
In June 2007, she married Tiger JK (member of Drunken Tiger).[2] They have one son named Jordan.[3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
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As Time Goes By
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Gemini
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To My Love
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T Best
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T3 - Yoon Mi Rae
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떠나지마... (EP)
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Get It In (The Creators Project) (EP)
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[edit] Singles
- 2007: Wonderful (with Kim Jo Han)
- 2008: Rhapsody Part 2 (with Tiger JK)
- 2009: Please Don't Go
- 2009: Let's Dance (with Yoo Jae Suk)[4]
- 2011: Doo Doo Doo Wop Ba Ba Lu[5]
[edit] Appearance
- 2011: Infinity Challenge - Guest Appearance
- 2011: Superstar K3 - Judge[6]
- 2011: Running Man - Guest[7]
[edit] Trivia Facts
Influences: Da Brat, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Bahamadia
[edit] References
- ^ "Yoon Mi Rae", Nate. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- ^ "Yoon Mi Rae wears a wedding dress for the first time", Allkpop, 19 March 2010. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Tiger JK and Jordan’s Father and Son Moment", Allkpop, 2 July 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
- ^ "Future Liger rocking Music Core with Let’s Dance", Allkpop, 18 July 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Tiger JK’s MV for “Doo Doo Doo Wop Ba Ba Lu” to be released with Yoon Mi Rae making a cameo appearance", Allkpop, 22 July 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Superstar K3 reveals their official poster", Allkpop, 27 July 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Photos give a sneak peek into ‘Running Man – Hip-hop special’!", Allkpop, 10 August 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
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