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Teyana Taylor
Birth name Teyana Taylor
Born December 10, 1990 (1990-12-10) (age 21)
Origin Harlem, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, Contemporary R&B
Occupations Singer-Songwriter, rapper, dancer, actress
Years active 2006–present
Labels unsigned
Associated acts Kanye West, Chris Brown, Teairra Mari, Ester Dean, Bow Wow
Website teyanatayloronline.com

Teyana Taylor (born December 10, 1990) is an American, Singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actress. Her debut single "Google Me" was released in 2008. Peaking at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She is of African American and Afro-Trinidadian descent.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early Life & Career Beginnings

Teyana was born and raised in Harlem NYC, At age 4 was the 1st time she picked up a microphone in front of a crowd, she realized she wanted to become a singer / entertainer Teyana was enrolled in many different talent competitions, as the world famous Apollo Theater National all-stars talent search. Taylor had strong influences from Stevie Wonder Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill[1]. Taylor was on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 in 2007.

[edit] 2008-2011: Record Deal and Film Debut

Taylor signed to Interscope before My sweet 16 aired[2]. Google Me is the first single from rapper Teyana Taylor's debut album, From a Planet Called Harlem. The track peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She was a member of a band called U.G.L.Y. along with band mates Mijo, Braxton and Ethan. A snippet of U.G.L.Y.'s single "Wasted" was released early 2010. No further releases from the band have since been mentioned.

Taylor ventured into acting, appearing in the sequel of Stomp the Yard, titled Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, which was released August 2010 [3]. She made an appearance on the debut episode of House of Glam on Oxygen. She also appeared in a new movie by Tyler Perry, Madea's Big Happy Family, released on April 22, 2011. Taylor is set to appear next as The Supremes lead singer Diana Ross in the upcoming biopic movie based upon the life of fellow Supreme Florence Ballard, starring Terry Dexter in the title roll, of Blondie: The Florence Ballard Story. [4]

[edit] 2012-Present: Departure from Interscope and EP

Taylor was released from her contract with Interscope.[5] Teyana Taylor released a track called "Make Your Move" featuring Maybach Music Group artist Wale. It will be featured on "The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor" her upcoming EP, to be release in February 2012.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B
"Google Me 2008 — 90 — From a Planet Called Harlem
"Make You More"
(featuring Wale		 2012 — — — The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

[edit] As A Featured Artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B
"Dark Fantasy"

(Kanye West featuring Teyana Taylor

 2010 60 110 — My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.


  • From a Planet Called Harlem
  • " Google Me"
    • "Boy You And Me" (feat. Young B)
    • "Color
    • "Fly Away"
    • "Good Enough"
    • "Leave"
    • "Let's Get It Right" (feat. Cashflow)
    • "Lets Go To Mars"
    • "Move"
    • "Really Got It Bad"
    • "Something Light" (feat. Cashflow)
    • "Strong Face Swagg"
    • "Switch It Up"
    • "Pound Puppy"
    • "Welcome To Harlem"
    • "U Make Me Feel"
    • "Young Girl" (feat. Eve)

[edit] As featured artist

  • "Christmas in Harlem" by Kanye West feat Cyhi Da Prynce & Teyana Taylor
  • "Dark Fantasy" by Kanye West
  • "Favor" by Chris Brown feat. Lonnie Bereal & Teyana Taylor
  • "I'm Illy" by Chris Brown feat. Teyana Taylor
  • "I Get's Crazy (Remix)" by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne Jay-Z & Teyana Taylor
  • "I Need A Girl Remix" by Trey Songz feat. Fabolous & Teyana Taylor
  • "Turn My Swag On Remix" by Keri Hilson feat. Lil Kim & Teyana Taylor
  • "Put It On Ya" by Missy Elliott feat. Teyana Taylor
  • "Rock Wit Me" by Jadakiss feat. Teyana Taylor
  • "Push Me Up" feat Chris Brown

[edit] Writing credits

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://artistwiki.com/teyana-taylor/biography
  2. ^ http://music.aol.com/artist/teyana-taylor/biography
  3. ^ IMDb - Stomp the Yard 2
  4. ^ Florence Ballard biopic starring Teyana Taylor as Diana Ross
  5. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2012/01/30/teyana-taylor-channels-michael-jackson-in-make-your-move-video/#more-111673

[edit] External links

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