Probably one of the revelations of 2020 was TanQueray Hayward who released a couple of singles that were particularly well received in the UK and was voted New Artist of the Year by SoulTracks readers.
TanQuerary was born in Philadelphia in 1978, and, as with so many of the best soul vocalists, she started singing in church.
She left a medical career (I believe she served in the US Navy as Hospital Corpsman 1st Class) when she got the opportunity to sing background vocals for pop star Pink and open for gospel artist Marvin Sapp in Philadelphia. She has performed with Carol Riddick, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Cedric Napoleon (Pieces of a Dream), Mozaic Flow, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s, The Joy Boyz and Shawn “Coco” McMillan.
She has a new album 'Definition Of A Woman' scheduled for release on 26 March 2021 from which the first single 'Caught Up' has just been released, and having heard a sample of it, will no doubt be another UK Soul Chart topper in weeks to come. Hopefully the album will also include 'First Thing' and 'This Kind Of Love' as well as some new material, so that's an album I'm looking forward to listening to.
I've already previously posted both her singles this year but thought I'd consolidate her material here with additions of unreleased live recordings she has posted on her YT Channel so newcomers can listen to her raw talent whilst we await the debut album in March.
To kick the article off here's a 20 min. video she posted on 31 Dec 2020 looking back at her successful year:
TanQueray Hayward [2021] - Caught Up [TLS]
As stated above, I've heard this track and highly recommend it and think it will be even more popular than her previous hits last year as it has a broader appeal. It's not yet available at the usual places but exclusively available from her website so click the link and buy direct from the artist. If you want a preview then check out the clip on her facebook.
TanQueray Hayward [2020] - This Kind of Love [TLS]
Released 21 Sep 2020.
TanQueray Hayward [2020] - First Thing [TLS]
Her debut single released 21 Aug 2020
TanQueray Hayward [2020] Single Mom Blues (Be In Her Life) [TLS]
Follow-up to 'This Kind Of Love' released 30 Oct 2020, is a 'message' song not as strong as her previous two singles and was probably released too quickly after her previous single to make an impact.
TanQueray Hayward [2020] - It's Christmas [TLS]
A Christmas single released 26 Nov 2020.
2019 - Get Here 'Live'
Footage from March 2019 singing Brenda Russell's 'Get Here' which of course was a Top 10 hit in 1991 for Oleta Adams.
2020 - Natural Woman 'Live'
Here's a live performance of the classic Carol King song made famous by Aretha, 'Natural Woman', recorded live (or at least posted) in July 2020.
2015 - Killing Me Softly With His Song 'Live'
This is nice 'jazzed up' rendition of Roberta Flack's classic which was actually recorded first by Lori Lieberman in July 1972.
2013 - Pearls 'Live'
A 2013 live performance of Sade's 'Pearls'.
2013 - Ain't No Need To Worry 'Live'
A nice cover of The Winans Feat. Anita Baker - 'Ain't No Need To Worry', it features Ray La'Mar on male vocals.
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