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Nataya One of the newest and hottest female artistes to come on the UK Soul/RnB scene, was born in North West London in 1983 of Maltese origin, Nataya soon moved away from London at the age of two to live in Northampton where she grew up.
Natayas formative years were somewhat varied due to extensive travel throughout the UKs Midlands area with her Mother. This experience has given Nataya a unique and strong basis to work with in providing material to write about in her debut album called “One Summer…“
Nataya went on to study Drama, Media and Art at Tresham College, Kettering, which has also helped lead to her creativity in writing and performing as a singer, songwriter.
Natayas musical influences have come from her extensive childhood exposure to her Mothers love for Motown and Soul music. Natayas unique life experience and creativity has provided her with the ability to write and create a fantastic blend of new music with strong childhood influences from the Motown era, creating an up to date modern feel for today’s music.
Natayas debut album “One Summer…” released on Red Skin Records Ltd, the worlds first major digital record label, Available for digital download from the 1st November 2007 at www.redskinrecords.com
Natayas unique blend of singing, song writing and production have attracted a number of well known producers and writers who have co-produced and co-written a number of tracks on Natayas album, attracting the likes of Jud Mahoney, Producer/co-writer, (The Underdogs) who has worked with the likes of Babyface, Kci & JoJo, Tyrese.
Scott Whitman Producer/co-writer (Dane Bowers, Chante Moore), Jo Perry (Producer/co/writer), Also Asha Elfenbein (Producer/co-writer) , Alexia Elfenbein (Producer/co-writer), Nixon Rosembert (Producer/co-writer), and Terry Roberts (Producer/co-writer)
This team have produced a phenomenal album which all lovers of Soul/RnB music will want to have in their music collection and is a must for Soul/RnB cone sirs.
I wholeheartedly would like to thank everybody that has been involved in making this album possible. It’s been a wonderful journey and with each day I’ve been blessed to have the friendship and support of everybody involved in my life and my music.
Unknowingly or not, you all have made a difference.Owen Smith & Chris Diplock at RedSkin Records Ltd, the strength, guidance and support of my Mama, friends & family, Dad, brothers & sisters. My amazing manager & friend Sanz. All the producers and co-writers, sponsors, Rob Chambers, Anfor Farooque, Audley, Lady Carolle, Patrick Allen.I’m thankful to every single person who has supported my music, I appreciate all of your generous comments and messages, keep it coming!! :O)Last of all I gotta ^ ^ “BiG U P ^ ^ the Myspace”, who have made it possible for us to be heard, it’s one of the best online musical communities and it’s played an important part for where we’re at today.Much Luv, N-joy the music stillNataya –x-

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Member Since: 4/16/2006
Band Website: natayamusic.co.uk
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"REAL HIGH" Music Video

"REAL HIGH" Live Performance

MANY THANKS TO MY SPONSORS AT SPICE LOUNGE...


One big family, luv to all the people that are involved. Lets look after each other and make memories everyday!!
Many thanks to Stuart Dixon, who played Guitar and Bass on the Live tracks also to Ludo Rivaux Drummer/ Percussionist, so happy and proud of what we achieved, sweet memories will stay with me of the fun we had!!
Nx

Influences: India Arie. Alicia Keys, Babyface, Omar, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beverly Knight, Mica Paris, The Kinks, Radiohead, REM, Stereophonics, Massive Attack, Al Green, The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Aaliyah, Floetry, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, Placebo, Blur, Nina Simone, Usher, Incognito, Monica, Brandy, Toni Braxton, U2, James Taylor, The Foundations, Brian McKnight . . . on & on & on...
My Mama is my biggest influence & who I like to listen to :o)

Sounds Like: It's natural, not forced
(I hope!!)





Record Label: Red Skin Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

HOSTING THE OPEN MIC NIGHT, LONDON

HellooooI wanted to invite u all to the LivingRhythm Open Mic Night in Golders Green, London.I'm going to be hosting next Thursday 31/08/06, would be great to see you there, if you want to perform i'l...
Posted by NATAYA on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:58:00 PST

VIDEO SHOOT FOR REAL HIGH

Hey there everyone :o) Dates confirmed for video shoot at the end of this month, can't wait!! We'll be shooting in Malta, got an excellent video crew who will be filming, U can check thier page o...
Posted by NATAYA on Fri, 12 May 2006 08:40:00 PST

NEW SONG UP -" PUNISH ME" - Check it!!!

Hey there :o) Just uploaded a new song for u all to listen to, any feedback and comments will be appreciated. Tracks called Punish Me, enjoy!! Luv Nataya -x- www.nataya.co.uk    &...
Posted by NATAYA on Mon, 01 May 2006 11:29:00 PST

SINGLE RE-MIX

Hey there every1 :o) @ present we're getting re-mixes done of "the way you be" to release this coming July. We'll be releasing on itunes, napster and many other download sites. Thanks to everyones sup...
Posted by NATAYA on Sun, 30 Apr 2006 06:12:00 PST