TOSHIBA

Who is Toshiba? Toshiba is a rhythm & blues singer/songwriter from Sherwood, Arkansas. This southern girl with moxie is known for her sultry voice, provocative lyrics and electrifying performances. Toshiba displayed her love for music at a very early age. She often performed in the mirror with her “hairbrush” microphone in hand; full of stage charisma, a trait she still possesses today. Toshiba recalls her very first performance, a school talent show, when much to her amazement she received a standing ovation that she was unable to witness because she became so overwhelmed with butterflies that she quickly exited the stage. Some may have allowed the “butterfly experience” to discourage them, yet Toshiba embraced it and met the challenge head on. To know her is to love her - her infectious smile lures you in and her music makes you want to stay. “My fans have been there for me every step of the way. From the days when I would perform with my back to the audience because I was too afraid to face them,” she laughs. “I guess I’ve come a long way”. Toshiba began writing songs in her early teens. Many years of writing on napkins - while dining at her favorite fast food joints - to composing in the shower, have led her here. “I write songs from the heart drawing inspiration from all of my experiences in life - the good, the bad, the past and the present. As an artist I am inviting you to come in, sit on my sofa and get to know me.” Honing her craft on the “open mic” circuit helped Toshiba develop a loyal fan base. Toshiba’s ability to captivate and relate to her audience is just one of the things that set this artist apart from the rest. Her debut album “Afterwords” navigates the events that shape ones life before, and after love and relationships. The pivotal moment in Toshiba’s journey as an artist occurred when she was eliminated during the auditions for American Idol and Star Search. “I was deeply disappointed, but not broken. I became inspired to take matters into my own hands - so I continued to sing and write until the disappointment turned into determination.” Toshiba wrote or co-wrote all of her material for this album. She collaborated with co-producer Mr. Brandon a.k.a. B. Reeves in the early stages of this project. The duo later teamed up with producer Kamikaze with Kamikaze Beatz & engineer Big Keys with Key Ingredient Music who produced her entire album - something virtually unheard of in the music biz. “We’re all from Arkansas and we have great chemistry in the studio. I wanted to work with producers who cared about the integrity of my vision. I knew that I wanted to do things my way but doing things my way doesn’t mean doing it alone. Sometimes you need a kick in the butt and these guys do just that.” The result is a collection of female anthems, club joints and emotionally vulnerable love songs. The lyrics are strong, honest, and uplifting; they pull you in with the seductive allure of her voice and keep you listening to a story that unfolds from beginning to end. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.