Tanya Stephens

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Tanya Stephens

Background information
Birth name	Vivienne Stephenson
Also known as	Tanya Stephens
Born	July 2, 1973
Origin	St. Mary, Jamaica
Genre(s)	Dancehall, Reggae
Occupation(s)	Deejay, Singer
Years active	1990's-present
Label(s)	VP Records
Associated acts	VP, Madhouse Records,
Website	tanyastephensmusic.com

Vivienne Stephenson , better known by her stage name Tanya Stephens (born July 2, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica) is one of the most influential reggae artists that emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready fi Dis Yet"--the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album-- and "It's a Pity", which achieved Tanya international recognition as a one of a kind artist.

In an industry historically dominated by male artists with an occasional sexual vixen, Stephens introduces an element of advanced creativity not common in her era. She is both ahead of her time, with ideological dissertation, and reminiscent of a past era when soul music by the likes of Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley reigned supreme.

Her album Rebelution was released in August 2006 and the first single "These Streets" was a number one hit in the Caribbean staying on Tempo's Chart at number 1 for more than 4 weeks. The album was totally sold out in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.