Tyka Nelson is an extraordinarily anointed talent and is also the only full sister of Rock Legend Prince. Like her older brother, she grew up surrounded by music. The Minneapolis based artist is the daughter of Jazz singer Mattie Shaw and accomplished musician John L. Nelson. Growing up Tyka listened to Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles and Nat King Cole records. She began singing at the age of 2 and wrote her first song at the ripe old age of 10. Tyka plays 4 different instruments, piano, guitar, bass and clarinet but admits; “I don't consider myself a musician, I play, just well enough to put down my own musical ideas.”
When people have commented if her brother Prince had anything to do with the production, "Maybe one day he will but for right now I'm trying to do it by myself."Tyka simply admits. “I sing whatever comes out and if people think we sound alike that's okay because he is a Wonderful entertainer and an even better brother, fo real!" I sound like my mom and dad to me, and I try to be original but I do hear my parents from time to time. My brother is someone I love and respect, however there Can and WILL be only...one Prince!” The world already know's Prince can make great music that sells, the question is, can I?” The answer to that question is yes, yes Tyka can!
The New EP HUSTLER will be available in July along with a revised version of my book "Mama Never Taught Me How To Sing" in the fall - Look for it SOON! And until then....Stay Blessed ~ Tyka
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