Tisha Howard
Latisha Shenaye Howard professionally known as Tisha Howard (born April 3, 1985), is an American singer and songwriter popularized by her 2010 female anthem, "You Are", written by Howard as an ode to a former lover.[1] "You Are" became a widely requested breakthrough single at Norfolk, Virginia, radio station 103 JAMZ/WOWI at that time. The song also aired on WNSB HOT 91.1 FM in Norfolk, and Mediabase reporting station KTCX in Beaumont, Texas.[2] Hailing from her hometown of "757" Hampton, Virginia, Howard has been recognized as an authentic presence on the Virginia music scene.
Tisha Howard in October 2018 | |
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Latisha Shenaye Howard |
| Born | April 3, 1985 (age 39) |
| Genres | R&B • soul |
| Occupations | Singer • songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Jambeat Entertainment • Universal Republic Records • Lenox Drive Recordings |
Early Life
Howard grew up surrounded by music, singing in her church choir and reveling in the music of R&B and soul standard bearers such as Mary J. Blige and India Arie. [2]
Musical Career
Howard was signed to Universal Records in 2010. She described her former deal with Universal as a great accomplishment and credits her management, dj's and mostly her fans[2].
Howard took a six year hiatus from recording and recently returned to the studio releasing new single "Reasons" reminiscent of a 90's R&B classic with a sample of Faith Evans "Reasons" in her prime. Howard is now an independent artist.
Influences
Tisha Howard cites Brandy as her biggest musical influence, as well as Amy Winehouse, Prince, India Arie, Faith Evans and John Legend.
Discography
Singles
- You Are[3] (2009)
References
- "Hampton R&B singer Tisha Howard set to release major-label single". Dailypress.com. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- “Do-It-Yourself Music Breakthrough Tisha Howard!". PRLog. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- “Artist Bio-Tisha Howard”. Reverbnation. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- “You Are Tisha Howard Video”. Vimeo. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- “Tisha Howard - So Sexy”. YouTube. 29 February 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- “Tisha Howard Performing 4 Universal Republic Records NY”. YouTube. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- “Artist Tisha Howard performing at AFRAM FEST”. YouTube 10 June 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- “Tisha Howard Video " You Are "”. YouTube. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ms-pretty-single/461132067
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-sexy-single/526241856
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-are-single/361775473
- https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zMnMDRCUJJIyaMChnICzY
- https://issuu.com/tcorbinse7en/docs/januaryseven/73
- http://www.fdfi.org/tag/tisha
- ↑ McDonald, Sam. "Hampton R&B singer Tisha Howard set to release major-label single". dailypress.com. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Advisors, Artist Airplay. "Do-It-Yourself Music Breakthrough Tisha Howard!". PRLog. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
- ↑ You Are - Single by Tisha Howard, retrieved 2019-01-12
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