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Taronica Reed born on Jan 7th, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas she began singing and dancing as a child with her cousins at family gatherings. She then graduated to opening up for popular artist such as Trina, Ginuwine, Avant and Rasheeda. Taronica’s family always knew she would be a star one day performing in front of many on the big stage. Reed names Michael Jackson as her major musical influence and idol. She admires Destiny Child as “all-around entertainers” and Whitney Houston whom she said “Inspired her to consistently practice vocal training to better her craft “. Her other musical influences include TLC, Mary J Blige , Missy Elliot, 2 Pac, and Prince. Her work includes elements from R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop. Taronica’s style is most recognizable for her sultry vocals mixed with gritty southern hooks on top colorful tracks. Her style is a prime illustration of Pop, in that it focuses on the contemporary styles of Soul and Hip-Hop and it sends out a deeper message as opposed to common Pop music. The majority of Taronica’s music is greatly influenced by her beliefs and life experiences. Taronica’s highly acclaimed debut album “Ladies Room” was released late 2010 and the lead singles “BAD B”, “TREAT ME GOOD” and “DATS RIGHT” earned her featured spots on Dallas’s leading Hip Hop and R&B radio stations 97.9 The Beat and K104 FM radio. Her follow up EP Titled “Love Sick” ,gives her audience sexy tracks like “ Love on the Moon” and “Wake Up” which showed her versatile writing style ,which placed her in a class all by herself away from the usual DFW music. Taronica embarks on a road to philanthropy by donating 50% of her sales for her single “Wake Up” to the charity Keep a Child Alive foundation on Reverb Nation. This foundation is dedicated to providing life-saving HIV treatment, care, nutritious food, support services and love to children affected by HIV in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and India. Her essential philosophy is branded with hard work, giving back, and building up the world’s community.
