Tonya Marie has been blessed with many talents and her repayment to the Creator is the full development of each and every one. By day, Tonya Marie is the managing attorney of TME Law, a boutique firm specializing in the areas of entertainment (publishing, music and film), intellectual property, municipal finance and trusts & estates.
At night, Tonya Marie delivers a unique brand of spoken word and neosoul with her melodic voice. She also pens poetry, novels, articles and short stories and is the author of several books.
Tonya Marie has mass appeal because her writing touches upon universal themes and emotions. She has performed at venues, conferences and schools throughout the country and has appeared on local and national radio and television programs.
Tonya Marie is an accomplished spoken word recording artist. She participated in the Second Annual NARAS Pitchathon and Industry Showcase. She also performed before over 16,000 fans at SISTAHS 2001, sponsored by Power 99 FM in Philadelphia, and opened for Platinum recording artist MUSIQ SOULCHILD (Summer 2001).
In December 2000, Tonya Marie was first runner-up in the Philadelphia-area Def Poetry Jam auditions. Her recordings are featured at MP3.com and her song, I Will Tell Myself, was selected for various corporate promotional campaigns. In addition, in June the remix version reached 7 on the MP3.com R&B Chart and 4 on the MP3.com Soul Chart.
Influences
Old school Me'Shell N'degeo'cello, India.Aire, Maysa Leak, Angie Stone, Chrisette Michele, Jill Scott, Nina Simone, E. Badu, Janet Jackson, Goapele, Kindred and the Family Soul, Phyllis Hyman, Alicia Keys, Elliott Yamin.
SHINE!, is an amazing project that embodies a unique blend of music and poetry. Each poem, performed with neosoul and jazz influences and an inspirational invocation guaranteed to awaken your spirit. SHINE! encourages you to find that spark of greatness within you to SHINE! in life, to SHINE! in love, to SHINE! in adversity, and to SHINE! in celebration of your greatness!
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Tonya Marie, a light who SHINES's Friend Space (Top 18)
Love - launch is October 9! Kids writing conference and keynote is October 10. There's a book fair. A tax deduction, no? As soon as everything is firmed up, I'll l'll send details. Paris in the autumn - too wonderful. It's pouring in Sydney now... xx
Hello love - well, come on down under! But I mightn't be here! I fell in love with NYC and I can't wait to go back... can we meet half-way? Hawaii!! They have a strong writing culture too! Plenty of inspiration from the sea. Hey, I'm launching in Paris in October if you want to jet over there for the partay!!! Keep in touch and stay fabulous! xx
Thank you (sincerely) for the add sister...I'm feelin this mellow, mental vibe that you have going on in your home...looking forward to hearing more from and sharing with you in the future...peace&blessings
thank you for being my friend i like friends you can listen to my songs 3 days is a scheduled collabo i'm on the hook come and hear me on the hook friend have a good day and share your accomplishments on my comments for my other friends to see keep it clean i'm only 8
Hey sista!!! How are you doing? Just stopping by to say hello! Just crossed over DST on Sunday so life is a little easier! Lovin' the Crimson and Cream!!
LOL... thanks. Wish I could make that kinda money. Glad to hear your wrapping up the semester. You should definitely come hang in the ATL soon. Love to see you. GO OBAMA!
