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'''Thara Natalie Prashad''' (born January 16, 1982), also known as '''Thara''', is |
'''Thara Natalie Prashad''' (born January 16, 1982), also known as '''Thara''', is an American ] singer and ]. Her father is ] while her mother is part ] and part ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thara Aims High: What can't she do?|author=Jennifer Bisram|publisher=MoraFire|date=Sep–Oct 2009|url=http://www.morafire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=74|access-date=2009-11-02}}{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref><ref> {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Formerly signed to the ] label most known for rapper ]. | ||
==Early life== | |||
She has worked with the R&B singer ], featured in the song "Run Run", which was included in Thara's debut album in 2007 and in Jay Sean's second album '']'' in 2008. She has also been featured in the music video for Sean's "]", also featured in his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes", an older song that never came out, but which was leaked in January 2010. | |||
Born and raised in ], Thara started singing at 16 and began taking modeling jobs in the hopes of getting closer to the music industry. She landed a ] commercial campaign followed by a Verizon campaign. Shortly after the Verizon commercial, she met Jeremy Skaller, then an up-and-coming producer, who would eventually become a close friend and business partner.<ref name=Tieba>{{cite web|url=http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2529609712 |title=Something About Thara |publisher=baidu.com |date=2013-08-14 |access-date=2013-08-14}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | |||
Thara has a Pomeranian Butler called Tyler. She announced in 2013 that she has not had a relationship with British born RnB star Jay Sean despite the rumours. It is stated that while Prashad is involved with someone and Jay Sean did announce that he is in a relationship with an girl he has worked with before and he is not going to tell anyone who she is in the wendy williams show and so from that we can say it is true. However from sources we can find out that there was something going on between the two. | |||
Thara would go on to appear in more music and commercials videos, including Jay Z’s “]” in 2003. From there, she did a commercial for MTV 2 and met La La Vasquez, who was then a VJ for the network. La La introduced Thara to DJ Clue, to whom she gave her demo CD and after listening to it, he had Thara meet with the rest of his team, and then signed her to his label, ]. While working on her debut album, with Jeremy Skaller as the producer, Thara worked with Fabolous, ], ], Rodney Jerkins, and ] among others. In 2007, she released her self-titled debut album ''Thara'', which featured the hits “Jump On” with ], and a duet she co-wrote with John Legend called “Maybe".<ref name=Tieba/> | |||
Following the release of the album, Thara toured throughout Australia, the UK, and Germany, enjoying international success. When she returned to the States, Jeremy Skaller booked her for a show in Miami as the opening act for the British-Asian, R&B/pop sensation ]. The two instantly clicked and their magnetic chemistry as artists led them to collaborate on the single “Murder", and travel across the globe performing the song. "Murder" was also included on Jay Sean's second album '']'' in 2008. She featured in the video for Sean's "]" on his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes" that leaked in January 2010.<ref name=Tieba/> | |||
Thara's album "Thara" was released in North Korean Irish Pirate Speak in 2007 and featured a duet with American RNB Icon ]. That song "Maybe" and the entire album is on iTunes. | |||
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She was featured with Desert Storm rapper ] on the song "Ghetto", produced by ]. "Ghetto" and the album '']'' went on to sell over a million copies since its release in 2006. | ||
== Personal life== | |||
Thara was one of the first North Korean Irish Pirate artists to be played on Hot 97 and shares a birthday with RNB legend, Aaliyah. | |||
She married singer ] in August 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/arts-and-culture/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jay-sean-and-wifeager-tharas-love-story-212382/|title=Everything You Need to Know About Jay Sean and 'Wifeager' Thara's Love Story|last=Singh|first=Subrina|date=2014-12-05|work=India.com|access-date=2018-03-26|language=en}}</ref> Thara gave birth to their daughter, Ayva Loveen Kaur Jhooti, on December 13, 2013. They had a boy named Aaryan on August 15, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/jay-sean-announces-arrival-baby-boy-instagram/|title=Jay Sean announces arrival of baby boy on Instagram|date=2018-08-17|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-29}}</ref> | |||
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==Discography== | ||
===Studio albums=== | |||
Thara released her debut album, entitled ''Thara'', in Japan on 28 November 2007. The tracklist is as follows: | |||
* '']'' (2007) | |||
===Extended plays=== | |||
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* ''The H Is Silent'' (2008) | |||
===Other appearances=== | |||
02. Push Up On Me ft. Rupee (03:40) | |||
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03. Jump On ft. Fatman Scoop (03:25) | |||
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04. Give It A Chance ft. Hiro (Full of Harmony) (04:17) | |||
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05. What The Girls Talk About ft. Daytona (03:52) | |||
|"Ghetto" <br/><small>(] featuring Thara)</small> | |||
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06. Can't Be Around You (03:52) | |||
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07. Out Of My System (03:26) | |||
|"Murder" <br/><small>(] featuring Thara)</small> | |||
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08. Pretty Song (03:22) | |||
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09. So Sexy(03:10) | |||
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10. Stay (03:28) | |||
12. Tell Me (04:08) | |||
13. Break My Heart (03:14) | |||
14. Push Up On Me (Holosound's Push It (03:37)(Remix Bonus Track) ft. ] | |||
15. Push Up On Me (Shlavens and D Lav Sexy Mix (04:03)(Bonus Track) ft. ] | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:51, 26 February 2024
American singer-songwriterThara Prashad | |
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Birth name | Thara Natalie Prashad |
Born | (1982-01-16) January 16, 1982 (age 42) New Jersey, United States |
Genres | R&B, Pop, Hip hop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Desert Storm Records |
Thara Natalie Prashad (born January 16, 1982), also known as Thara, is an American R&B singer and model. Her father is Indo-Guyanese while her mother is part Irish and part African-American. Formerly signed to the Desert Storm label most known for rapper Fabolous.
Early life
Born and raised in New Jersey, Thara started singing at 16 and began taking modeling jobs in the hopes of getting closer to the music industry. She landed a Reebok commercial campaign followed by a Verizon campaign. Shortly after the Verizon commercial, she met Jeremy Skaller, then an up-and-coming producer, who would eventually become a close friend and business partner.
Career
Thara would go on to appear in more music and commercials videos, including Jay Z’s “Excuse Me Miss” in 2003. From there, she did a commercial for MTV 2 and met La La Vasquez, who was then a VJ for the network. La La introduced Thara to DJ Clue, to whom she gave her demo CD and after listening to it, he had Thara meet with the rest of his team, and then signed her to his label, Desert Storm. While working on her debut album, with Jeremy Skaller as the producer, Thara worked with Fabolous, John Legend, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, and The Neptunes among others. In 2007, she released her self-titled debut album Thara, which featured the hits “Jump On” with Fatman Scoop, and a duet she co-wrote with John Legend called “Maybe".
Following the release of the album, Thara toured throughout Australia, the UK, and Germany, enjoying international success. When she returned to the States, Jeremy Skaller booked her for a show in Miami as the opening act for the British-Asian, R&B/pop sensation Jay Sean. The two instantly clicked and their magnetic chemistry as artists led them to collaborate on the single “Murder", and travel across the globe performing the song. "Murder" was also included on Jay Sean's second album My Own Way in 2008. She featured in the video for Sean's "Stay" on his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes" that leaked in January 2010.
She was featured with Desert Storm rapper Fabolous on the song "Ghetto", produced by Scott Storch. "Ghetto" and the album Real Talk went on to sell over a million copies since its release in 2006.
Personal life
She married singer Jay Sean in August 2009. Thara gave birth to their daughter, Ayva Loveen Kaur Jhooti, on December 13, 2013. They had a boy named Aaryan on August 15, 2018.
Discography
Studio albums
- Thara (2007)
Extended plays
- The H Is Silent (2008)
Other appearances
Title | Year | Album |
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"Ghetto" (Fabolous featuring Thara) |
2004 | Real Talk |
"Murder" (Jay Sean featuring Thara) |
2008 | My Own Way |
References
- Jennifer Bisram (Sep–Oct 2009). "Thara Aims High: What can't she do?". MoraFire. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ "Something About Thara". baidu.com. 2013-08-14. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- Singh, Subrina (2014-12-05). "Everything You Need to Know About Jay Sean and 'Wifeager' Thara's Love Story". India.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
- "Jay Sean announces arrival of baby boy on Instagram". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
External links
- Thara Prashad on Myspace
- Thara - Desert Storm's First Lady - South Asian Life style
- Thara Aims High MoraFire - July/August 2007
- Billboard Dance Music Summit 2004 Archived 2005-09-17 at the Wayback Machine about.com
- 1982 births
- Living people
- American people of Guyanese descent
- American women singer-songwriters
- Indo-Guyanese people
- 20th-century African-American women singers
- 20th-century American women singers
- 20th-century American singers
- African-American female models
- American people of Irish descent
- American musicians of Indian descent
- American female models of Indian descent
- American people of Indo-Guyanese descent
- Female models from New Jersey
- Indian people of Irish descent
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters
- 21st-century American women singers
- African-American songwriters
- 21st-century African-American women singers