Tashá is an Inspirational Hip-hop artist from Orrville, Ohio. Her latest project is called, “Mission Statement 2,” an EP Featuring Infinite Capacity, projected to release on February 10th. She tries to release music at least once every other month. Some of her goals for 2024 are to understand her targeted audience more to see who her real fans are and to start making a profit off of her music.
Tashá’s greatest experience as an artist was being played on the radio 5 times.
“Since 2024 has started and been in rotation for late night airplay, 88.1 Fm WZIP to be exact.”
She stated that she gets to travel a lot when she is doing her shows. She looks forward to doing more traveling this year as an artist. Her greatest challenge as an artist is making sure she has a stable budget to keep up with her work covering things like hair, promos, studio time, and more.
She elaborated on who influenced her to start making music.
“I was influenced by J. Cole to really take my music to another level. I started writing when I was 9 years old and I didn’t discover J Cole until 9th grade, which is when I actually started going to a studio and found my first Engineer, Zaurice Stephans also known as Ziddy. My engineer now is Justin Kirkpatrick also known as Infinite Capacity. I noticed how much substance J Cole was putting into his music and how his would flow was dope. I listened to his music a lot and I realized that I wanted to go the same direction with having substance in my music as well. I also, have always been surrounded by friends that can sing, dance, and play instruments, and then my mom and dad side of the family has a few that are extremely talented.”
Tashá is the CEO of an entertainment company called “Grind Never Stops Entertainment.” She partners with, Monica Burns (Merch Designer, Founder), Jake Keith (Photographer), Asia Bell (Secretary and Poet), and Tyler Gains (Beat Maker, President). Her company assists artists with getting shows and more. She spoke about all of her accomplishments outside of music.
“I’ve achieved quite a few things; Won an Award for Best Vocalist at the North American Music Awards in Columbus, Ohio, Written and had multiple newspaper articles about me as an artist and our entertainment, I’ve performed at The House Of Blue in Cleveland, The Cleveland Agora opening up for various famous artist. I’ve performed for many promoters; Andrew Lloyd, Dre Day, Ayo, Nbs, Earth Entertainment, Kevin Tyler, Flames OhGod, Ken Beans, King Poe, Josh from YNC, Skandal-Us Ent. Work Now Party Later, Live Music Showcases at the house of blues. I’ve written scripts for my music videos. I’ve been on the radio (88.1 WZIP). I’ve done an interview for IHeart Radio with The Insomniac. I’ve shot a music video in another city and photo shoot in (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)and so much more.”
Hey, the most valued lyrics are,
“Mind of a lion, I go hard this my jungle, wealthy my DNA, I do remember I was taught poverty but always knew they’d be knowing my name,”
which comes from a song called “Upp” featuring Infinite Capacity. She stated that her top 5 artists in the industry are, J Cole, Cordae, Kevin Gates, Tobe Nwigwe, and Koffee. She spends at least 2 – 4 hours in the studio 3 – 4 times a month.
Tashá describes her support system.
“I have a music Engineer, Justin Kirkpatrick. Merch Designer and founder of Grind Never Stops Entertainment and long-time friend since 6th grade, Monica Burns, Videographer, Anthony Tucker (Tucks Visions Productions), Jake Keith (Photographer of G.N.S ent), Asia Bell (Secretary of G.N.S Ent) Fans of all ages that love my music. My mother is a huge support and has been since the beginning. My sister Ra’tawan Stoudmire and my brother Alex Evans who root for me. My family period and a few close friends that have been here since the beginning of my music journey and some that I’ve met along the way.”
She gives advice to all upcoming artists trying to make a budget for themselves.
“Stay consistent, cut anyone off that isn’t helping you become successful and just pulling you back, instead of helping you move forward, and make sure to create a budget and build a solid team. If you want to go far, you will need a team of people around you to help you get there.”
Her favorite song she feels is, “Wake Up” Produced by Kyon off of the E.P, “Mission Statement 2” featuring Infinite Capacity.
