Tash (singer)

Tash (born Sertac Nidai[1]) is a British-Turkish Cypriot singer whose music is an "East-meets-West" fusion of R&B and Middle Eastern influences. He is the first artist signed to the Sony Music Middle East on a full record deal.[2] Tash released his debut album, "In The Deep", in 2012 with his lead single "Habibi Leh";[2] the album heavily trades on Tash's Turkish Cypriot roots.[3]

Tash (singer)
Birth nameSertac Nidai
BornLondon, United Kingdom
GenresR&B, pop, Middle Eastern influences (Turkish/Arabic)
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsSony Music (Middle East)

Biography

Tash was born Sertac Nidai[1] (Turkish: Sertaç Nidai) in London, the United Kingdom, to Turkish Cypriot parents.[4][5] His parents introduced him to different kinds of music at a very young age when they would bring home CDs from their travels. One of his earliest memories, at age five, is around owning a mini snooker table where instead of playing, he would grab the sticks and make rhythmic beats on the cushions.[4] Tash has described himself as "quite academic, I wouldn’t say I was that sporty though. I’d usually be in the music block, especially during subjects I didn’t like!".[5] He began playing the piano at primary school, which is now one of his main instruments, as well as the darbuka.[5] In 2011, during a London video shoot, Tash was introduced to a Sony Music official,[1] he became the first artist signed to the Sony Music Middle East on a full record deal.[2] His debut album, "In The Deep", was released on 12 February 2012.[4]

Discography

Albums
  • In The Deep (2012)

Singles
  • Habibi Leh ft. D.A. (2012)
  • Habibi Leh (Losing My Head) ft. D.A. (2012)

References
  1. The National (13 February 2012). "The singer Tash offers up East/West fusion". Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  2. Rolling Stone. "Sony Middle East Signs First Artist to Regional Roster". Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  3. The National. "Tash's The Deep End trades heavily on his Turkish Cypriot roots". Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  4. MTV. "Get to know Tash, the blend between the East and the West". Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  5. Khaleej Times. "I'm a bit of an oddity". Retrieved 2012-03-20.
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