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Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter TeZATalks (she/they) has been active in the Seattle/Tacoma music scenes since the release of her 2017 EP “Chaos,” which gained them a dedicated fanbase and millions of streams across platforms. TeZATalks draws listeners into their world of lifePowerhouse vocalist, and songwriter TeZATalks (she/they) has been active in the Seattle/Tacoma music scenes since the release of her 2017 EP “Chaos,” which gained them a dedicated fanbase and millions of streams across platforms. TeZATalks draws listeners into their world of life experiences through their redefining and genre-bending sound, mixing pop, rap, hardcore, and electronic sounds.
Recently, TeZATalks, the self-described “hardcore popstar,” delivered a unique Valentine's Day gift for her fans - the release of "OXYGEN." Accompanied by a captivating music video from Giiirlband productions, the visuals gave viewers an inside peek into TeZATalks' realm of Horror. Using the phrase I'll sleep when I'm dead as a powerful mantra, TeZATalks motivates and encourages listeners to push themselves and strive for their goals. This new single is the first one of her much-awaited debut album Black Girl American Horror Story, out later in 2023.
TeZATalks quickly followed their release of “OXYGEN” with another single, “NOT YOUR BODY,” an anthem that declares the importance of women’s bodily autonomy and shares a message so important in a year marked by increasing attacks on women’s rights. “NOT YOUR BODY” points out the hypocrisy of those who feel entitled to the female form and who wish to control a stranger’s actions simply because they are a different gender. The song initially took form after vicious attacks on Planned Parenthood, seen in 2020. Teza had been working on a rewrite of the song with co-producers Kevin Gardner and Mackenzie Sinclair (Poison Jams) in the spring of 2022, performing an earlier version while on tour with MØ, and then Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Listen to TeZATalks "NOT YOUR BODY" on Spotify
“When the overturn of Roe v. Wade happened, it was devastating. It felt like the wind had been knocked out of me, and for a moment, I felt hopeless, but then I was full of rage,” Teza said. “The music allows me to channel my feelings into an action that I believe will inspire others to do the same.”
Whether she’s whispering, belting, or rapping, all of which are heard in “NOT YOUR BODY,” Teza’s vocal range is dynamic and full of energy, aiding in her powerful two-and-a-half minute delivery of lyrics like “change will come once we change who we are looking towards / her story is history in disguise.” The song is just a preview of Teza’s capabilities and shows what Teza is all about: gender inclusivity, women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and coexistence.
More about TeZATalks
Raised on the island of Oahu, TeZATalks debuted in the Seattle scene in early 2016 with her E.P. “Chaos,” which gained The Queer hardcore popstar millions of streams across multiple platforms and a dedicated fan base.
Her second EP, “Apart to Chaos” (2019), was handpicked by KEXP’s Audioasis program host Eva Walker as one of Walker’s Top Albums of 2019. Teza has played at Capitol Hill Block Party (Seattle), Treefort Festival (Boise), and Afropunk (Atlanta), performed on air for a Live on KEXP studio session, and recently toured with Danish Popster Mø for her East coast Motordrome tour, leaving an unforgettable impression on Audiences and anyone who can experience the Artist’s world in real-time.
Featured as one of the 16 artists to watch in 2023 by American Songwriter, the anticipation of her 2023 full-length debut album proves she is an artist who is a voice of a generation untamed.