--=[ Tyka Nelson ]=--

Tyka Nelson - A Brand New Me [2008]


This new CD combines her love for Gospel music with R&B, Funk, Pop and that special 'Minneapolis Sound' that gives Tyka her own unique style. Tyka wrote, sang lead and background vocals, produced, recorded and engineered each song, blending her various influences into her own uncompromising style.

Tyka Nelson is an extraordinarily, anointed, talent, and is also the only full sister of Rock Legend Prince. Tyka grew up surrounded by music. The Minneapolis based artist is the daughter of Jazz singer Mattie Shaw, and accomplished musician John L. Nelson. Growing up Tyka listened to Mahalia Jackson records and began singing at the age of 2. She wrote her first song, at the ripe old age of 10. Tyka plays 4 different instruments, piano, guitar, bass and clarinet but admits; "I don't consider myself a musician, I play just well enough to put down my own musical ideas." Leaving her Minneapolis roots behind, Tyka moved to California to persue her music career. There she was guided into music and ministry by a host of Apotolic Christian friends, one of which was Bethany Church's late Bishop R.W. McMurray. There she studied under his direction and was soon baptised and filled with the Holy Spirit. Not being one to let grass grow under her feet, Tyka moved back to Minneapolis and continued her musical ambitions.It is no secret that Gospel Music is at an all time high with record sales reaching the millions, which in the past was unheard of.If the past 4 months are any indication then Tyka will be among one of the leaders in this explosive genre.


"I'm so glad 2C my Baby Gurl doing her thing 4 Jesus", I still wuv U..

-Blak-



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