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January 25, 2006
Tanya Stephens - Rebelution Is The Next Chapter
 The quintessential Jamaican singer/songwriter, Tanya Stephens is equally adept at blazing the latest dancehall riddims as she is at blessing an acoustic guitar-driven ballad with lyrics that are insightful, relevant, comical, and often scathing...life and love observed with the honest eyes of a child, yet processed and returned to her audience with uncommon maturity and melody.
On Rebelution, Tanya Stephens once again displays her wit and musical sensibilities with bouncy songs like Hey Lady, in which she matter-of-factly explains to a woman (and all women) what steps she could have taken to keep Tanya from stealing her man.
Paying respect to the masters, Tanya borrows some rhythmic ideas on songs like Dirty Thoughts, where listeners will instantly recognize Bob Marley's "Mr. Brown" riddim, and To the Limit, which draws on a classic Burning Spear riddim. On the first single These Streets, and airy acoustic guitar track, Tanya pleads with her thug-love to realize that "these streets don't love you like I do." On this, her fourth LP, Tanya is poised to reach even greater international acclaim and finally be recognized by the masses as one of the great talents to emerge from Jamaica. Rebelution features the musings of a songbird who is vulnera! ble enough to feel the pain, but tough enough to live through it.
With a militant swagger, Rebelution is an edgy narrative of a street smart guerilla poet who continues to break the stereotype of what a female Jamaican artist should sound like. Smart and sexy, jagged and cunning, the lyrics flow out of the speakers and attack the unfortunate victims of her sharp tongue. This is not a passive listener's record, nor is it a record for the weak hearted. It screams and bites in the gentlest way possible, with back handed compliments and sometimes less-than-reaffirming opinions.
Armed with a fervent voice and classy demeanor Tanya tells her truth the way she sees it, uncompromising and uncensored. The evolution from the love scorned Gangsta Blues is apparent, but does not stray from the autobiographical, if anything Rebelution is the next chapter in her story. Already a cult hero in her native Jamaica, this album has Tanya Stephens crying from the hills and streets of Kingst! on... Viva La Rebelution!
Source: VP Records
Posted by yardFlex at January 25, 2006 06:02 PM
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Posted by: shantyb
on January 25, 2006 11:20 PM
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tanya is just wow!!! with her uniqe voice she just sound like her self and that's what i like.
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Posted by: Trip
on January 27, 2006 03:34 PM
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Big up Tanya. I remember when she come ah Montserrat and dun de place.
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Posted by: Nishae
on January 29, 2006 12:21 AM
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Tanya is definately big woman in the business...I loved her last album, played it to death...waiting patiently for more tunes from her.
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Posted by: ushy
on January 31, 2006 07:19 AM
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Let ma say u are just a bomb you look more than what the word beutifu mean
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Posted by: naceilea
on January 31, 2006 10:37 AM
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keep it up mi girl dem caaaaaaa stop yu. i loveur music u are verry unique.
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Posted by: cindy
on February 2, 2006 02:11 PM
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Tanya?Her music is the Bomb!!!!
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Posted by: dre
on March 23, 2006 10:03 AM
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Posted by: Eyez-A-Bleed
on April 2, 2006 10:41 AM
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Yeah I agree Tanya is da best woman dancehall singer , far beyond Lady Saw or Cecile! She got all the styles!
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Posted by: pearl aka irah
on April 11, 2006 10:10 AM
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damn diz first lady rite here iz fine nobody i mean nobody can cum close 2 her...wordz fail me wen it cum 2 describin diz diva rite dere. ma i jua wonna say u're a reallll toppa top expensive shopper "same speed" un a role model 2 many luv u ma noff respect from ur biggest fan PEARL AKA IRAH HIT
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Posted by: ShugaSlimm
on April 14, 2006 02:39 AM
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Tanya is definetley my favorite artist, not only when it comes to reggae but in any genre. Looking foward to her new album
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Posted by: michelle
on May 17, 2006 01:19 PM
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yea TANYA ........big up to U!!! everytune pon ur album is a smashing hit..my fav are: what's ur story, give me some good ride, we ah lead,TEK HIM BACK (LOVE DIS ONE BAD) .... in fact i LOVEEEEEEEEEE DEM ALL!!!
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Posted by: Dark Angel
on June 21, 2006 08:34 AM
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T ur looking fly girl. ya d realest ting!
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Posted by: Mark
on June 29, 2006 07:40 PM
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Tanya is the best. It pains me that she is so underated, she is like the jamaican india arie (those 2 should do a song together). I cant understand how gangsta blues wasnt even nominated for a grammy, i have to wonder who is managing her career because she should have 5 grammys by now. Tanya seems content to just have local and carribean success but she is so bigger than that and i really hope that Rebelution can get her that grammy she deserves although beenie is reasing an album as well so its going to be tough. Tanya is hands down the best and cannot be compared with lady saw or cecile as they can only talk about sex while tanya can talk about sex but she also deals with concious issues. Im not hating because i like lady saw but lets be real No Doubt would have won that grammy with or without her one line but im not hating i just want tanya to get the acclaim and respect she deserves because she has been flying under the radar for so long.
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Posted by: Trudy
on June 29, 2006 07:42 PM
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Tanya you da boss cant wait for your album to drop so you can get a grammy girl. Keep doing what u doing
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Posted by: tham
on June 30, 2006 08:53 AM
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Big upsss from St. Maarten
i been listening to Tanya from way back in the days and she just getting better at what she does on each album.
Can't wait for Rebelution to come out....
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Posted by: QUEEN DIYAH
on July 1, 2006 01:41 PM
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Tanya so TALENTED
BEST ARTIST EVER!
I love tanya
u share the same spot with Lauryn..
truly blessed..........U THE QUEEN TANYA
DONT U EVER STOP MAKIN MUSIC
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Posted by: John
on July 6, 2006 10:12 PM
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When is the album dropping?
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Posted by: RELLY RUNKZ
on July 15, 2006 02:03 PM
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REBEL TING !YEA YA C MY GIRL TANYA IS A G LIKE ME SHES DA HARDEST LADYSAW AN CECILE EEN NEVA READYIN 06 WE EEN TEKIN NO SHIT FROM RIGINAL DUNDUDDA
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Posted by: Mars
on July 22, 2006 08:38 PM
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Just heard "These Streets" - fantastic song, amazing songwriting! I don't know who's handling her, but this tune deserves to be a worldwide hit.
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Posted by: Mel
on August 1, 2006 11:43 AM
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I am a big fan of Tanya STevens.. I love all of her music.. I think she is the best female artist in the reggae business right now.. lady saw and cecile and even the newcome macka diamond cant touch her.. very diverse artist..
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Posted by: Mellissa
on August 4, 2006 12:24 AM
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I also want to know who is handling her because if only tanya could get good/influencial people in her camp to take her to the next level. Unless Tanya is happy with just european and caribbean success.
Tanya Stephens is like the jamaican india arie, but at least india gets more exposure just still under alicias shadow.
Tanya should have 5 grammys by now and it kinda hurts because she is so underated its sad. Her album is coming out soon and i dont see any promotion whatsoever. The only reason i know her album is coming out is because i follow her as a fan.
On her last album she had a song with wyclef john that could have definitly crossed over into america. Why wasnt "Gangsta Blues" even nominated for a grammy.
Something is really wrong here. Anyways let me stop because i could go all day talking about how underated Tanya is. I really want her to get a grammy she derserves it.
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Posted by: Dj.prince
on August 25, 2006 06:40 AM
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Tanya you are the best thing in jamaica music not just as a woman but as a artist. from matthew AkA Dj.prince. ps we should do a song together I know with your asmasing talent and my musical skills the song would be a mega hit.
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Posted by: jody
on August 25, 2006 06:37 PM
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bwoy mi a tel yuh de love mi ave fi tanya and har vice ....well its unexplainable mi seh d gurl ave it she just sing reality and know weh woman a go through she just simple so. har last album rebelution hard mi cudnt stop listen plus mi love these street and wifey tanya bwoy mi a tell yuh these streets dont love u like i do!!! ll
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Posted by: jody
on August 25, 2006 06:43 PM
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i also was askin myself d same question how come my best artist no get nominated and mi a tell yuh mi love d rest a female artist but none a dem caan come close to u!!! u a greater than great i love all ur songs espeially tek im back and these street but mi a tel u yuh affi win 1 dis year wid REBELUTION tanya gurl mi tell yuh hold d faith.
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Posted by: Nikki
on August 26, 2006 05:43 PM
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Yes I....Me No Say Rebelution No Come Out Yet....But Me a Listen a Few Tracks From Da Album...And TRUST ME ITSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HOT...Can't wait for August 29th To Get MY SElf The REAL DEAL ALBUM....UR Number one FAN...
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Posted by: Mel
on September 4, 2006 07:29 PM
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hey.. that india arie and tanya stephens sounds like a really good idea girl.. that will be a serious song.. jeez..
Tanya is the best dj in J-a. plz, be honest.. u think beenieman could have come up with the lyrics to Big Mack or gangster Lean.. or even Mi and mi God.(de one way lil kim theif) give jack his jacket.. She is the best.. and f**k grammy.. that cannot measure her talent none tall.
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Posted by: Dynamic
on September 14, 2006 10:47 AM
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I am a Jamaican that lives in Montserrat. I met Tanya Last Xmas. I hope she sees this message. I told her i totally love her and her music and she said "Luv me...Look pan me... me just a simple artist"...So I have total admiration and respect for her now... Her messages in her song arre about real life issus.. that she wanna get across to the people.. she's not just interested in the fame and spotlight.... I have all her albums... she is the only artist, worldwide, that i always listen to all the somgs on her CD and i've never been disappointed...like she said "its b**lsh**t to buy the whole album just to hear that one good song." Amen...Congrats Tanya.... you are "de creme de la creme"
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Posted by: Kadian
on September 14, 2006 11:02 AM
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Just wanted to big up Tanya. Always doing her thing and she's darn good at it. To me Tanya is a soulful person and i think she sings from her experiences and thats a true artist. Thanks for helping a woman like myself get through the rough times we face. Thanks Tanya!!!!
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Posted by: KANOHO DI RADIKAL NATIVE
on September 15, 2006 02:01 AM
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ALOHA KAKOU....
KNO DAT YUR MUZIK IZ HEARD IN HAWAII!
I LUV DEM VYBZ YUR SONGS PUT OUT
FROM ITS A PITTY TU DEZE STREETS
AWSUM JOB!
FROM A FAN DOWN IN DI 808
KEEP IT UP TANYA!
KEEP PUTTIN US LAY*DEE'Z ON TOP
FEELING YUR SONGS EVERYTYME!
JAH BLESS
WUN LUV
KANOHO
TANYA IS MY NUMBER ONE FEMALE ARTISTE. SHE IS THE BEST NO ONE CAN TEST.APART FROM KYMANI MARLEY,SHE'S MY NUNBER 2 SOLDIER.KEEP IT UP TANYA.
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Posted by: Courtney
on September 18, 2006 11:41 PM
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I love Tanya album dem,RUFF RIDER,TOO HYPE,GANGSTA BLUE and now REBELUTION ah wicked thing that.Ah just love how yu put yu words dem together and make dem rhyme.keep on doing what yu doing and make dem head hurt dem.LOVE YU
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Posted by: Sally
on September 20, 2006 11:47 AM
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When I first heard Gansta Blues, I could relate to every story on that album. I bought two copies for two friends who I know would listen to certain songs and just say 'that's me.' As a Jamaican woman who grew up in Jamaica she put my experiences into word and that of people who I know. Her lyrics are exceptional and she is very bright. She should be the darling of dancehall and reggae music, somthing to say we are not all about sex, guns and stupidity. Thanks Tanya. I am proud of you!!!!
Love ya girl!! Keep up the good work and your classic beauty just adds the extra touch.
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Posted by: chrissy
on September 21, 2006 02:37 PM
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Tanya is a true example of what down to earth good music is all about keep di faith my girl even when them try pirate. nuff luv.
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Posted by: Amanda
on September 25, 2006 06:55 PM
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Tanya is a true representitive of what down to earth top class musicians are. But unfortunately for Tanya Jamaicans on a hold don't appreciate good music. Trust me my girl dem nae do u justice. Yuh sell off and mek a profit!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: Teneka
on September 26, 2006 12:06 PM
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Tanya keep up thr good work your the best and no other could test.Your lyrics is of the chains and your is so true.I love all of your album.
BIG UP TO TANYA NUFF RESPECT.
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Posted by: thea
on September 29, 2006 11:04 AM
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tanya stephens is my number one fan i love all her songs even little white lie and these streets there really blazein i would love to meet tanya in person if that ever happen my number one fan
TANYA STEPHENS
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Posted by: bovonichick
on September 30, 2006 04:14 PM
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tanya stephens is one of the best singers. her best songs is sunday morning, these streets, still a go lose, it's a pity etc. she is the realist she tells u how it is
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Posted by: SexyKayKay2
on October 2, 2006 10:22 AM
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big up!! how dem bad mind people fi stop you? you are so talented and always come with the very best. continue the good job god will see you through
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Posted by: Norette
on October 3, 2006 04:01 PM
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bwoy tanya yuh mek di words dem hard fi type all me can say is big up luv yuh music and mi know as u said it tek nuff hatrdwork and determination to reach tha levels yah wah yuh deh.My favourite quote fromu is "big up to my friends luv u 2 the max and to enemys thanks for the motivation" gal mi respect yuh
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Posted by: Nattie
on October 3, 2006 09:36 PM
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TANYA IS DA BEST OF DE BEST.....AM A BIG FAN OF TANYA STEVENS....I LISTEN TO HER ALBUMS DAY IN AND DAY OUT..MA FRIENDS SAY DEM NEVA SEE A PERSON WHO LOVE TANYA LIKE I DO LOL....WELL JUS HERE TO SAY HOW MUCH AH RESPECT HER CAUSE SHE SINGS DA TRUTH AND NOTHIN BUT DA TRUTH AND DAS Y SOME OF DA MAN DEM CAN'T STAND TO LISTEN HER TUNES BUH SO WHA AH STR8 UP WOMAN SHE BE AND SHE SPEAK HER MIND WELL IN HER CASE SING HER MIND....CONTINUE BEING U TANYA..DON'T EVA CHANGE FOR NO ONE..BLESS UP
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Posted by: shakela
on October 7, 2006 04:57 PM
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tanya i love your songs your songs have such positive mesasages and u relate alot to us females.keep doing ya thang 1 luv peace
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Posted by: Kieesha
on October 8, 2006 10:16 AM
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Wow i just got the album andi am simply amazed. If "Rebelution" does not win Best Reggae Album next year at the grammys something is seriously wrong with the world lol.
Every song is excellent lyrically making Rebelution one of the best albums of the year.
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Posted by: luz
on October 9, 2006 03:15 PM
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i just have to be plain truthfull i love her music the things she sings has alot of reaity check..... to open my minds out there keep it up gal from the cruzan gal:)
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Posted by: camari
on October 13, 2006 08:58 PM
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tanya well i from the V.I. tell tempo to bring you ya b*tch like me never back down yet .ha ha ha its all haters. thats all.
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Posted by: Tereesa
on October 15, 2006 07:38 PM
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The more i listen to Rebelution the more i am convinced that she has to win the grammy next year ar at LEAST get nominated. VP do your best to market this Album, its exceptional a splindid mix of reggae and dancehall. IT time Tanya gets exposure because she is so underated.
Rebelution Best Reggae Album 2007 infact it should be Album of the year period but ill settle for Best Reggae Album.
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Posted by: baby d
on October 17, 2006 10:00 AM
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girl your song these streets is hott i love it
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Posted by: Shamika
on October 18, 2006 10:29 AM
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hey tanya you are so hot mein I love your song good ride girl do your thing big up..........all the way from Belize
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Posted by: isha
on October 29, 2006 11:04 PM
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hey tanya ya da best i've always loved the way u put dem words together.
keep do ya thin'
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Posted by: Kalissa
on November 9, 2006 11:28 AM
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I love Tanya's songs to death , she is by far the best female reggae artiste. She has songs for everyone and every situation she is a realist: Shi nuh pretty up nuttin shi tell it as it is and yuh can si seh shi put nuff effort in a har lyrics.
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Posted by: Rvanni
on November 12, 2006 03:24 PM
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Hello Tanya,I've been a fan of yours from the initial stage.I'm a US soldier currently in iraq,but i still find the time to listen to your music.GOD speed,GOD bless your heart.Keep it up,you're good at what you do.i'm a singer and song-writer also,so indeed i know that your material is truly perfectioned.!!!! Rvanni
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Posted by: Veronica
on November 15, 2006 12:32 PM
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Tanya yuh a di Queen a reggae nuh gal caan ever test yuh. I would love to team up wid yuh. I am a writer and singer but yet to buss. you inspire me a whole lot girl. dont stop fah di sky is wi limit. wi all need fi know dat.
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Posted by: rasjazzy
on December 9, 2006 06:57 PM
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oh I love her music and will do my part to introduce her music to all my friends my wish is to meet her to let her know that her music have touch every one i've introduce to it when my friend hear her music the remmember me cause am always singing her songs
jah bless sista
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Posted by: sweetness
on December 19, 2006 03:15 PM
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Tanya i love ur songs.Ur like the best thing that has ever happen to music..
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Posted by: Daniel Bott
on January 2, 2007 08:06 AM
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Tanya is little known here in Nigeria.No doubt she is world standard nonetheless. For the few of us who know her here in Nigeria, she takes our breath away. Tanya is simply incredibly awesome. Luv her to the bone.
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Posted by: roy
on January 3, 2007 10:06 AM
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Gal me alov ya so much. You gat deeper lyrics than anything I've seen in a long long tyme. You we always be the first person I listen to each morning and each evening.
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Posted by: shannah
on January 10, 2007 10:36 AM
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The first album for tanya that i listened to was gangsta blues and she captivated me with her style of writing and the way she is always able to capture real life situations add her emotions and make something beautiful. If she continues she is sure to be more recognized as she should already be. Rebelution is just as good as it's predecesser. This artist ensures that listeners really don't have to skip a track. As soon as i can, i plan on making a tanya stephens archive for myself with all her songs. She is simple and sweet
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Posted by: zanya
on March 28, 2007 10:43 PM
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tanya big-up urself u large. u look pretty in pink
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Posted by: Melissa
on March 29, 2007 04:36 PM
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You an inspiration to me......"WOMAN OF WITT"
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Posted by: saubira
on April 5, 2007 06:16 PM
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i lve this women she is one of my role models i have every last one of her albums
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Posted by: walter
on April 19, 2007 12:13 PM
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wow from the first time i heard her i feel in love and its the only music i play now(for2months) now i'm looking for her other cds please help me i have rebelution
This Ablum is the bomb as I write rite i was listen to Saturday Moring; This ablum is the bomb it's the best ablum for 2007,I know because from the frist day i brougth the CD I listen to it ova a 100 times; to be the only man in Belize that Love Tanya Stephens to the MAX; in Belize Rite the two songwhich is a hit is Still a go lose and Cherry Brandy Belizean loves these two song; I was the first one who place The Rebeltuion on the Mighty MORE FM 99.5 Fm in Belize to Dj JRJ The best; but my song is Do you still Care? Casue this song is the best it talks about a man who was drinking to much and the soceity if you don't lok like them, they would FOCK you up and alway the part about Chi Chi Man/ boy was alway to be strong and how to fight back and the part about the World. Warn Dem is a great song too. SO if you are on the website and think we are kidding about this CD go Buy it the best for 2007
Poat by Gerald Duhaney AKA Mr.Belize
a Strong Tanya Stephens Lover
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Posted by: jade
on May 24, 2007 06:03 AM
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Posted by: chris
on June 3, 2007 03:14 PM
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hi tanya stephens ur album is abum from it was release until now i cant stop listen it i tel my wife every day to get ur website and eventually she did i want to talk to u personaaly over the phone i tel my wife that u is my 2nd in comand link me at my email address
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Posted by: BABY D
on July 2, 2007 12:28 PM
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HOLD IT DOWN N LOCK IT UP TIGHT TANYA. BLESSED. U DONE KNOW WE READY FOR DE REBELUTION!! BIG UP USELF!!
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