UK Rock Chick Tiyee Rules The States



May 13, 2005 -- "I was born with no chains, no pain and no shame. I was born free. "-Who I Am.

Critics have compared TIYEE to Tina Turner, Tracy Chapman and Annie Lennox. Yet she is one of the only Black rock chicks on the music scene today. My sound is a blend of folk, rock and soul, the British beauty explains. "I call it R&B, rock n balls." TIYEE is currently gigging around New York City with a professional band at Groove, Lion's Den, Joe's Pub, The Cutting Room and more, and is on her way to becoming a global rock diva.

In just one year, life has taken a 180 turn for TIYEE. When record labels couldn't categorize her sound in her native U.K., she packed her bags and headed to New York City. Now living in Harlem, USA, TIYEE is more focused than ever, with dreams of performing for as many live audiences as possible and one day, designing jewelry, bags and clothing. "I can't think of any drug I've done, or man I've loved or piece of clothing I've bought that has made me feel the way singing does," the charming sensation concludes. "You're pouring your heart out and setting yourself free. I wouldn't give that up for the world. I'd rather die knowing they've written on my gravestone, 'Died Trying,' than never tried at all."

TIYEE's career came calling at the age of 12. At the audition for her secondary school's music program, she nailed Carly Simon's,Nobody Does It Better. I knew it had to be good because the teacher, Ms. Berry sat there with her mouth half aghast and said, You're in. That reaction has followed TIYEE throughout her career. When she tried out for the children's version of Live Aid for Africa, TIYEE was one of 12 kids out of 50,000 who were chosen. After that, she knew it was music all the way.

But post-school life would be filled with ups and downs. She lost her brother and sister in the span of six months. TIYEE couldn't sing, write or even speak. After seven months, she decided to let her sadness spill out, and the songs just started flowing. Through this tragedy, my music had taken a big turn. People used to say my songs didn't reveal who I was or what I'd been through. After my tragedy, no one asked me for my life story. My songs were more interesting, even to me.

TIYEE has appeared in the METRO newspaper, on www.theindustrycosign.com, www.luv4art.com and is currently working on her debut, Born In London, Raised In Harlem.

For more information, requests for interviews and cd copies contact:
Denise Muniz
DiBella Agency
10620 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 110-264
Las Vegas, NV 89141





UK Rock Chick Tiyee Rules The States