You Should Be Listening To: TJ Brown

TJ Brown is one of the first artists I connected with on MySpace. A song she had out. “Groove” had gotten stuck in my head and was in heavy rotation in my mixes at the time. So when she hinted that she wanted to use a song I have done for a upcoming project, I jumped at the chance. I was fortunate to be included on her debut “Loves’ Design” in 2007.  Today, the 15 cut opus still holds up, which is a testament to The Soulstress’ voice. If you get a chance, check out “Loves’ Design” on iTunes, CDBaby.com and MySpace.com. You won’t be disappointed.  — Big La

Born Tanya Jenine Brown, TJ was raised on the south side of Chicago IL She studied music in high school and Voice in college. Her Favorite memory of music was singing at her afterschool program for the teachers there. TJ says “I was nervous but I remember feeling like I could fly and do anything… and when I discovered I had a double gift from god and I could write the feeling was “indescribable” TJ has been singing and songwriting all her life but professionally got into music while doing session work for other artists and decided to pursue her singing. She has been doing this for ten years going to various producers trying to find her own unique sound.

At the release of her album “Love’s Design” she has done interviews on “OUT THE BOX” with Tim Dillinger and on Honeysoul.com with Vonnie Woods. TJ has still managed to do all of this and write for RAMEL’s CD “Closure” including his hit song “Back in the Day” What is so distinct about her style? “I maintain the smooth …..I love sexy romantic music…I am a soul descendent of the past and a student of it as well. Although she sings TJ loves to song write just as much. “If I wasn’t singing or got more into my writing and being behind the scenes I would be just as content with that. However, it doesn’t mean I lack drive.” TJ Brown expresses her love of music through her music and she says “No one should settle for something that they don’t want to do in life…sometimes sacrifices are made but you should do what you love and love what you do…and I love music!”

The Question (produced by The Big La + Fave)

Her latest Album “Loves’ Design” can be found on: iTunes| CDBaby.com | MySpace.com

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