Tasha Reid
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Tasha Reid better known by her Korean name
Yoon Mi-rae (former stage name
Baby Tasha, then T), is an R&B
singer and rapper.
father. She had to face discrimination and how other Koreans would look down at her because she had different hair and her father was an African American.
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.
(member of Drunken Tiger
). They have one son named Jordan.
Korean name
A Korean name consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both North Korea and South Korea. In the Korean language, 'ireum' or 'seong-myeong' usually refers to the family name and given name together...
Yoon Mi-rae (former stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Baby Tasha, then T), is an R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
singer and rapper.
Early life
Reid was born to a South Korean mother, and an African AmericanAfrican American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
father. She had to face discrimination and how other Koreans would look down at her because she had different hair and her father was an African American.
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.
Personal life
In June 2007, she married Tiger JKTiger JK
Seo Jung-kwon better known by his stage name Tiger JK is a Korean American rapper, producer, songwriter, enterprenuer, and founding member of Drunken Tiger. He is the founder and former CEO of Jungle Entertainment an imprint distributed by CJ E&M...
(member of Drunken Tiger
Drunken Tiger
Drunken Tiger is a critically acclaimed Korean/American hip hop group which debuted in 1999 and has since released eight albums.As of 2009, Drunken Tiger's central figure is Korean American Tiger JK...
). They have one son named Jordan.
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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Best
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Yoonmirae
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Get It In (The Creators Project)
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Singles
- 2007: Wonderful (with Kim Jo Han)
- 2008: Rhapsody Part 2 (with Tiger JKTiger JKSeo Jung-kwon better known by his stage name Tiger JK is a Korean American rapper, producer, songwriter, enterprenuer, and founding member of Drunken Tiger. He is the founder and former CEO of Jungle Entertainment an imprint distributed by CJ E&M...
) - 2009: Please Don't Go
- 2009: Let's Dance (with Yoo Jae Suk)
- 2011: Doo Doo Doo Wop Ba Ba Lu
Appearance
- 2011: Infinity Challenge - Guest Appearance
- 2011: Superstar K3Superstar K3Superstar K3 is the third season of the South Korean television talent show series Superstar K, broadcasted by M.net.- Broadcast :- TOP 11 :...
- Judge - 2011: Running Man - Guest