With a sound that seamlessly fuses R&B smoothness with the heart beat of reggae and the swagger of dancehall, Tosh Alexander is carving out an area all on her personal within the world music panorama. The Jamaican-born, US-raised singer is returning to native levels with renewed power and a message rooted in love, self-confidence, and cultural pleasure—simply in time for her upcoming efficiency on the much-anticipated LiveWIRE present in Kingston.
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Tosh’s musical journey displays the duality of her upbringing. “I grew up between Jamaica and the States,” she explains. “I used to be closely influenced by R&B and in addition vocally skilled in R&B, however as I bought older, I actually began embracing my tradition extra. My music began to sound like me—generally very correct English, different occasions filled with patois. It’s a pure fusion of all my worlds.”
That genre-blending method has turn into her signature. “Individuals say my sound is up to date, eclectic, a fusion. And it’s. I faucet into my smooth facet for R&B, however I pull on my dancehall and reggae power once I wish to be extra edgy and enjoyable.”
Musical legends like Brandy, Monica, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey formed her early influences. However Tosh additionally discovered inspiration nearer to dwelling: “Diana King was an enormous one for me. She was such an actual vocalist however would go straight into patois in the midst of a track. That made her really feel acquainted and genuine to me.”
Tosh’s profession has been wealthy with defining moments. Recent out of school, she signed to an impartial label and recorded a standout EP produced by hitmakers Kool & Dre. “It didn’t get the popularity I hoped for on the time, however I used to be proud—it actually captured the place I used to be as an artist attempting to determine who I’m.” She later collaborated with trade giants like Pharrell and Busta Rhymes, even scoring a single with the latter.
Most lately, Tosh added “actress” to her resume with a characteristic position within the movie Love Offside, which additionally included two of her authentic songs. “That was an enormous accomplishment,” she shares. “I really like exploring creativity in all its varieties.”
Now, she’s getting ready to unveil a deeply private new physique of labor. “It’s very R&B and really weak. In all probability my truest work to this point. Being so open is uncomfortable, however I feel it’s necessary to share that a part of myself.”
The primary style of this upcoming undertaking comes within the type of a brand new single, “Deliver That,” set to drop within the coming weeks.
However earlier than that, followers will get to expertise Tosh reside at LiveWIRE, an occasion recognized for celebrating Jamaican music in its purest type. Sharing the stage with dancehall heavyweight Agent Sasco, Tosh is wanting ahead to a full-circle second.
“I haven’t carried out in Jamaica in a very long time, so I’m actually excited,” she says. “I really like reside band units—it brings the music to life. And this present is particular as a result of Agent Sasco and I’m going means again. I truly used to make use of his band once I lived in Jamaica. He helped me rather a lot with stage presence and tips on how to carry out for Jamaican audiences. We even did Insurgent Salute collectively. So to share the stage once more in any case these years—it means all the pieces.”
On the core of Tosh Alexander’s artistry is a message that transcends borders. “Whether or not I’m singing about love—good or unhealthy—or simply about feeling good, I need my music to be rooted in authenticity and confidence. I need younger ladies, and actually anybody listening, to really feel empowered, to really feel seen, and to like themselves.”
As she steps into this new period, one factor is evident: Tosh Alexander is an artist who is aware of precisely who she is, and she or he’s able to share that with the world—reside and unfiltered.
