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Tameka started off singing in gospel choirs at an early age. Even as a young girl she loved the way music made her feel. Through her singing she was able to express herself in ways she didn’t know she could. She remembers sitting for hours listening and learning from some of her favourite performers. She quotes…â€I love Motown, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Old Skool, Electronica, Acid, Rock, House, etc…..â€
As a young adult Tameka ventured into punk, rock and alternative music. She headed her own band, which was in the style of Republica, Elastica, Garbage, Pat Benatar etc. The band travelled all around the country. After a few years she decided to spread her wings and venture out on her own, pursuing a solo career. Her first taste of stardom came when she was approached by Ceta Veta to collaborate with them with her lyrical input on “You Take Me Higher†(which peaked high in the dance charts).This got Tameka onto BBC 1 TOP OF THE POPS. During this time Tameka (her real name) was known as Shakira (no not the Latin Shakira). During the 90’s her vocals were used on many white labels and dance tracks.
During one of her solo performances (in 1991) a researcher for a new show called “Stars In Their Eyes†approached her and said she had the look and sound of Janet Jackson. They invited her to perform on the show. She was backed by several dancers as she performed “Rhythm Nationâ€. What “wowed†the audience with the intricate dance moves and her “spot on†vocals. Her career as Janet began.
At one point, Janet Jackson herself picked Tameka out of several Janet impersonators/tributes to represent her in Germany for Pepsi. Tameka travelled to Germany and was received and treated like a star. She worked closely with Janet’s dancers and personal friends.
Tameka was then labelled the official number one Janet tribute in the country. Janet also wanted Tameka to close her concerts for her (so she could make a quick get-a-way) during her “All For You†tour in 2001, in England. That was the tour that didn’t happen as Janet didn’t want to travel after 9/11.Tameka performed as Janet for 10 years. During the time Tameka performed as Janet she also did her own solo PA's,working closely with dj's and A&R/Promoters working on new dance projects etc.
Besides TOP OF THE POPS, Tameka could also be seen on various tv shows such as: THE MAG (MTV), THE WORD (interviewed by the late Paula Yates), THIS MORNING with Richard and Judy, POPPELGANGER, CACTUS TV, PEBBLE MILL, etc...plus numerous radio interviews across the country and abroad.Tameka has dabbled into various genres of music. Currently, she is working with a motown group, travelling from coast to coast as well as to various countries and popular cruise lines. When she gets the opportunity, Tameka can be heard performing at various Gay Pride Festivals.The days of Shakira are gone, but the multi talented singer, Tameka has come through with a vengeance. Vocal wise, you can’t beat her. Any style, she can do it. She’s always up for a challenge.Tameka is climbing to new heights with many projects in store. She’s making a return to the dance scene and is the newest member of CONTROL, famous for the 1991 dance chart hit "Dance With Me (I'm Your Ecstacy)". CONTROL (aka Mark and Steve) has re-released "Dance With Me" (EXCELLENT SONG). Tameka has just layed down the vocals to the follow up single, "Love". It will be hitting the clubs soon. Keep checking back...more mixes to come!If you'd like to hear additional songs by Tameka, visit her website: www.tameka.co.uk and go into "Listen".FOR PA's .. CONTACT MARK COOPER www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomcontrol
FOR PA'S ON XTREME SUPREME (ft Tameka) CONTACT DIRECT:-
JULIE FOSS [email protected]
FOR PA'S ON TAMEKA (solo) CONTACT:-
Julie Foss [email protected]
FOR SESSION WORK CONTACT JULIE FOSS
[email protected]
TAMEKA IS A MEMBER OF THE MUSICIANS UNION
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