Addictiv

The first sentence that comes to mind and a perfect way to start this R&B/Pop artist’s bio would be “This is the life of a determined artist and her rising success story”. Tasha, who goes by the stage name “Addictiv”, has got to be one of the hardest working and most humble artists to emerge from Canada today. It just goes to show that with unrelenting artist determination and the support of a label that is so obviously and undeniably behind her every step of the way, it is no wonder wh...

The first sentence that comes to mind and a perfect way to start this R&B/Pop artist’s bio would be “This is the life of a determined artist and her rising success story”. Tasha, who goes by the stage name “Addictiv”, has got to be one of the hardest working and most humble artists to emerge from Canada today. It just goes to show that with unrelenting artist determination and the support of a label that is so obviously and undeniably behind her every step of the way, it is no wonder why high expectations arise from this magical duo. “Addictiv’s” musical background is definitely one to talk about; being a voice well recognized in the city she lives (Montreal). It all started when “Addictiv” hit Montreal and became a voice on most records coming out of Canada, singing back vocals. During her venture as a back vocalist she shared the stage opening for artists such as; “Eryka Badu”, “Ashanti” and “Usher”. That was just the beginning of a solo artist in the making. In the summer of 2006, “Addictiv” was introduced to, what she now calls “the rock of her life”, her independent label “Urban Heat Music”. The C.E.O. of “Urban Heat Music” Miguel “The Crazy Mexican” Lopez heard “Addictiv” sing accapella and said; quote: “If you can sound like that live accapella, with a little Urban Heat magic we could make mountains move and shock a lot of people. With this magical duo in the making it has ended up to be a match made in heaven. In that same year “Addictiv set off the radio waves and hit Canadians and the Canadian music Industry hard with her first single “Little Game” featuring “Pit Bull” and her sister, also a singer, “Dee”. The single hit Media Base charts landing at #27, which earned her two nominations at the Canadian Radio Music Awards. It was a successful single on the rise and put her on the map. Following that, in 2007, “Addictiv” threw out something at Canadians that they haven’t seen in a while from not only a Canadian, but a Canadian female artist, an artist that collaborates with even the hardest cats in Hip Hop. Not considered a single, but more a follow up on versatility and a perfect blend of R&B and Hip Hop “Everything” featuring “Papoose” (N.Y.C) and “Touch it remix” earned “Addictiv” the respect she was due from DJ’s across Canada, a nomination at the Stylus Awards and an award given by her own city (Montreal) at the S.O.B.A. (Sounds of Blackness Awards) for “Best Revelation of the Year”. “Addictiv” has not only shown and proven that she is an artist that is versatile and will go outside the box to show she loves what she does and is ready to please every ones taste in music, or at least try. As shown with her performances, “Addictiv” can easily handle crowds in excess of 15 thousand people and always has a trick up her sleeve that leaves her audience wanting more.”Addictiv” hit Canadians even harder in 2008 with “Tonite” which swept across Canadian radio as well as hitting Canadian charts (Hot AC, Billboard, Media base, etc.) and rising every week. It is a Canadian hit and now “Addictiv” is becoming internationally known as she has landed on European charts as well receiving many shout outs as having one of the hottest Canadian songs out today. “Addictiv” has always been able to captivate different people due to the versatility in which her music portrays, being able to take you to a romantic place then shuttle you off to the bling bling of Hip Hop, U-turn into the club and give you something to let loose and dance to. This has earned her many titles down this road such as “The Queen of R&B and Hip Hop”. “Addictiv’s” response to that title; “I am so a Queen as are all women and we need to be treated as such, like Queens”. Amongst all this “Addictiv has managed to remain a very humble and down to earth artist, coming from great influences in music having her own father , being a pianist, exposing her to a vast variety of music at a young age. This has helped “Addictiv” to define her own sound and style of music thus naming the upcoming album “Everything” where she will be giving everyone exactly that “Everything”. “Addictiv” definitely has “Everything” on her side and is an artist on the rise to success.