Biography
Who is Tanya Stephens?
Early life and real name
Vivienne Tanya Stephenson grew up in Saint Mary Parish and Saint Ann in Jamaica. She attended Zion Hill primary school, Ocho Rios primary school, and St Mary High during her youth. She grew up alongside three brothers and three sisters in her family.
She began her recording career during the mid-1990s by working with producers like Dave Kelly and Philip Fatis Burrell. Her early musical style drew comparisons to other prominent Jamaican artists of the period.
Rise to fame and albums
Her 1996 single Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet brought her widespread attention across Jamaica and featured on a compilation album. She released her debut album Big Things a Gwaan in 1994 followed by Too Hype in 1997.
She later relocated to Sweden to sign with Warner Music Sweden and recorded a pop album titled Sintoxicated in 2001. After returning to her home country, she released the critically acclaimed Gangsta Blues album in 2004.
Career highlights and other work
Her album Rebelution launched in August 2006, and the lead single These Streets achieved number one status on the Caribbean charts. She co-founded Tarantula Records alongside business partner Andrew Henton to manage her musical output.
She expanded her creative endeavors by making her acting debut as Nurse Tracey in the television series Royal Palm Estate in 2009. That same year, she opened a restaurant named H2O located in the Coconut Grove Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios.
Awards and community work
The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association honored her in 2019 for her significant contributions as a songwriter within the reggae industry. She also received a scholarship from Resource Development International in 2007 to study Business Management online.
She spoke at the University of the West Indies in 2011 to encourage fellow musicians to promote positive social responsibility and address important community issues through their music.
Birthday and age
Tanya Stephens was born on July 2, 1973, which makes Tanya 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Tanya shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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