She is young, beautiful, energetic, talented and very proud of her Tongan heritage. In the music realm she is known as . She hails from Salt Lake City, Utah and brings with her a musical style encompassed in a variety of genres, all inspired by her Polynesian heritage. In school and on the radio, she grew to love and appreciate artists such as Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton and groups like En Vogue, Destiny’s Child and SWV. It was at home however, through family and friends, where she would shape this great passion for music.
While her music is rooted in other more popular genres of today’s music, to honor her Polynesian heritage, was chosen as her moniker in reference to the telephone country code of Tonga, from where her family has immigrated. She wanted a name that would reflect her pride in her heritage and culture. She is a music artist in every sense of the word—as a singer and a songwriter. She is known by her close friends and family as Neti Taumoepeau.
Before she became , Neti was highly sought after in the local music scene. She could be seen everywhere from local school assemblies, to church functions, and Polynesian events. She earned a reputation locally for her beautiful voice and stage presence. In Neti began work on her own style of music. She feels she has found her way and is ready to take her music to the next level.
Her debut album "Movin' On", released in late , sets her apart from all other Pacific Islander music artists because of its unique sound, a sound that cannot be boxed into any specific music genre. She thrives on taking risks with her music and hopes that it will ignite a desire in all music artists who hear her music to create music that fully represents who they are! Her debut album "Movin' On" is a coming-of-age story about her musical journey, past relationships, amazing friendships, endurance, survival and so much more. She describes her musical style as a concoction of various genres.
Influences of reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, and R&B are apparent. According to Neti, “This album is my way of “Movin’ On” in my musical journey. I'm confident that everyone will enjoy the music and that my move into the mainstream, which is definitely still very rooted in my Tongan heritage, will always keep me, “Movin’ On.”
is currently in studio, recording and writing for her solo album that will be released this year.
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Originally from east coast Virginia, Marshall was heavily influenced by blues, gospel, bluegrass, jazz and southern rock genres. His fierce acoustic music is laden with ambient effects and percussive dynamics. Marshall's style is progressive while retaining the sincerity of his roots in music. As a previous member of Stonefed, he helped catapult the band to receive the "best unsigned band in Utah" award from City Weekly/City Search. His latest project includes playing for two Major League Soccer charities, Kicks for Kids and Right to Play, with M.L.S. ReAL Salt Lake.
Music with familiar vibes. i am influenced strongly but those that inspire me musically and i dont try to hide it. I love just playing produced shows or live shows. With a band or without i can give you something to chill too. Check my you tube to catch a sample of my style.
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Hope you like what you hear
Aloha
Jake
