Biography
Who is Tokischa?
Early life and personal background
Tokischa Altagracia Peralta was born in Luperon, Dominican Republic. She identifies as bisexual. As a young adult at age 18, she became involved in sex work. During an interview, she described this period as frustrating and painful, noting that she often felt distressed after these encounters. She initially spent the money she earned on drugs before deciding to invest her earnings into her music career.
She cites DJ Scuff as an early musical inspiration. She also expresses a deep appreciation for rock music, noting that she chose trap because it shares an aggressive energy with the rock music she grew up enjoying. She views trap as a modern form of rock expression.
Musical career and collaborations
The artist signed a recording contract with Paulus Music after working for photographer Raymi Paulus. Her debut single was titled Pícala. She continued building her career in 2021 by releasing songs like Yo No Me Voy Acostar with Yailin La Más Viral and La Perversa. Another release that year was Bellaca Putona, a collaboration with Químico Ultra Mega that reached the top of local charts.
International recognition arrived in the summer of 2021 following her work with Latin music stars J Balvin and Rosalía. She appeared on the track Perra with J Balvin and collaborated on the song Linda with Rosalía. She later reunited with Rosalía for the track La Combi Versace. In September 2022, she collaborated with Madonna on a remix of the 2005 hit Hung Up. This track incorporated elements of the dembow genre.
Public image and controversies
The singer often faces media criticism regarding her lyrics and public image. In December 2019, she began using the OnlyFans platform to post sexually explicit content. She stated that she used the platform during the pandemic to fund her musical projects and expressed that she enjoyed sharing explicit content without censorship.
In 2020, her song Desacato Escolar, created with Yomel El Meloso and Leo RD, faced removal from YouTube due to its lyrical references to prostitution. She defended her work by stating that her music reflects the realities of the neighborhood and underworld, arguing that artists should not ignore difficult societal topics. In 2021, she posed for photos at a sanctuary in La Vega, which led to a legal complaint from the town mayor. Consequently, local authorities barred her from visiting sanctuaries in that province for one year. She later issued an online apology, claiming she did not intend to offend anyone but wanted to show that everyone has the right to pray.
Birthday and age
Tokischa was born on March 17, 1996, which makes Tokischa 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tokischa shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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