Solè

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Solè (born Tonya Michelle Johnston, on July 17, 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American rapper. She is half African-American and half Blackfoot Indian.

Solè first attracted attention in the summer of 1999 appearing on J.T. Money's hit single Who Dat. This enabled Sole to start her career as a hardcore female rap artist. She would go on to release her own debut Skin Deep, which featured two moderately successful singles: 4,5,6 and It Wasn't Me featuring her then boyfriend and now husband, R&B singer Ginuwine.

According to Nielson Soundscan, "Skin Deep" sold more than 300,000 copies in the U.S.

Ginuwine and Solè married September 8, 2003 in the Cayman Islands. The couple have two daughters together, Story and Dream. Sole has daughters De'jan and Cypress from her previous relationship. Ginuwine has son Elgin Jr. from his previous relationship. Solè is in the Guinness World Record Book for being the fastest lady rapper.

Solè has since renounced her raunchy and hard core image. She faithfully attends church. Every Friday she hosts a 5-18 Girls Youth Group. In April 2005 she was in the Urban Change play Satan's Expose: The Remix. Solè occupies her time now taking care of her and Ginuwine's 5 kids. Her daughters are all active in soccer and gymnastics. She has stated that any music she puts out now will glorify the Lord.

Solè's husband Ginuwine faithfully attends church with his wife and children. Ginuwine is a part of 'The Reality' ministry at From the Heart Church Ministries in Temple Hills, Maryland.