Comments on: Hip Hop (and Reggae) Heroine, Tanya Stephens http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jason http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2657 Jason Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:19:50 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2657 I had never heard Tanya Stephens before. (I live in a bubble what can I say?) and I absolutely LOVE her acoustic tracks..

]]> By: julia_claudine_deveraux http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2620 julia_claudine_deveraux Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:38:57 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2620 I have became aware of Tanya Stephens thanks to BET J. I like her style and she’s a very pretty lady. I need to download a few of her tunes.

]]> By: pretty40 http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2607 pretty40 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:52:36 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2607 We all know Tanya is talented. I was just listening to her cd while working. A friend of mine gave me her latest cd when I was in Negril in October. You’re gonna make me listen to it again! Thanks

]]> By: gr8face http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2605 gr8face Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:18:07 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2605 Wonderful. Another arrow in my quiver of reasons to dislike L’il Kim.

]]> By: Island Princess http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2603 Island Princess Sun, 17 Dec 2006 03:31:26 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2603 I am very impressed that you have chosen to spotlight Tanya Stephens. I must be honest that prior to this year I was not that familiar with her music. I mean I heard a couple of her songs before, but as noted that were very sexually driven, an as a result, I took very little interest. However, when I first heard these streets over the summer, I was fixed! I began doing some research and took a keen interest in her work. What I particularly like about her is that she addresses what I have always thought of as being hypocritical; the issue of rampant homophobia in reggae music. I am a Rastafarian, but I do not adhere to the more fundamentalist principles of the religion. Now, granted, when I speak to some people, they say that I am not a “true” Rastafarian because, if I were, I will understand that ‘The Book’ says that a man cannot be with a man because two men cannot procreate. To that, I say, to each his own. I try to explain that racist and fundamentalist alike have long used the Bible as justification for oppression and slavery. However, they come up with a whole bunch of excuses, as to why the comparison is not the same. I love the principles of Rastafarianism of love and blessings. Rastafarianism, for me, represents Black pride and love for humanity. It rejects and tries to correct many things about the dominating and oppressive system. My only antagonism with the religion is the fact that I don’t understand how it can preach so much love and liberation, while at the same time have advocates of so much hate. Please do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that Rastafarianism preaches hate. However, its principles have been interpreted and distributed by many, in a negative way. My stance is that, if you do not believe in gay relationships, that is fine! However, you should not take it upon yourself to spread hateful messages such as “shoot the batty man dem”. To me, such blatant statements are uncalled for! That is why Tanya Stephens’ song “Do you still care” is so relevant and necessary.

]]> By: Isis http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2550 Isis Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:09:00 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2550 I was so excited when i saw this post…because several years ago I met Tanya Stephens while I was in Jamaica recording..she was humble and hugged me like a sister…that is the way it is with women in the reggae world..I recorded on a complilation cd with Sister Carol…she too..was kind as well as full of much needed advice…most people in the states don’t know these names…but these women help keep a spot open in a industry that in dominated by men..Big Up to Tanya…and Big Up to you for showing her Respect
Be Blessed

fyi..if you are curious the group is Motherland Soul on the Tribute to Studio One cd

]]> By: lou http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2545 lou Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:23:23 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2545 do you still care is a great song, I have never heard it before…only knew tanjas sexual tunes! thank you so much for this!

]]> By: Dahls http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2542 Dahls Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:40:38 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2542 Thank you for the insight you have given on Ms. Stephens. I think one of the things that defines a good artist is how they progress over time. Tanya has done a good job. It’s a shame though that what she says about all dancehall music being stereotyped as homophobic is in fact true. Over the last two years I have seen the popularity of dancehall and reggae music grow, and I have felt proud. However it has been tainted by those who strictly criticize it for some of the homophobic lyrics that some use. There is so much that can be said on this topic. I think the reference Tanya made between the struggle in Rastafarianism to that of homosexuality is definitely an interesting point of view but it goes so much more deeper than a shared brotherhood of struggle.

]]> By: lauren http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2539 lauren Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:00:02 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2539 Thanks Afrobella. Tanya is one of the few musicians I am truly a fan of.

]]> By: Nikki http://www.afrobella.com/2006/12/15/hip-hop-and-reggae-heroine-tanya-stephens/#comment-2538 Nikki Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:46:49 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=121#comment-2538 I’ve been Tanya Stephen’s fan ever since I heard “Handle de Ride” back in ’96. She is a wonderful, intelligent artist. Thanks for giving her her due!

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