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Canada Taya Marquis has established herself as a Canadian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, known for her contributions to pop and R&B music and her work with notable artists and brands.
Taya Marquis co-wrote the song "A La Discotheque" with the platinum-selling artist Ke$ha. The song was released in 2010 as a free download.
Taya Marquis wrote and performed the main theme song for Sony's video game, "The Agency." This work was nominated at the 2009 Hollywood Music Awards for Best Original Song in Video Game.
Taya Marquis co-wrote and performed on the song "Make it to the Sun" which also featured Maxwell D and Mo Greene. This song was donated to President Barack Obama's campaign.
Taya Marquis is an alumna of Metalworks Institute, where she studied Entertainment Business Management. Her experiences there helped her develop her musical career and brand.
Taya Marquis was the opening act for Tinashe's Aquarius tour in Canada, receiving positive reviews from music blogs like Boi1da.net and Bestfan Blog.
Taya Marquis, born on February 8, 1989, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, developed a passion for singing and songwriting at an early age, writing her first song at ten. She attended Cawthra Park Secondary School, specializing in performing arts, further developing her musical foundation. After graduating in 2007, Marquis moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in the music industry. In Los Angeles, she began working with industry professionals, leading to significant collaborations. In 2008, she co-wrote “A La Discotheque” with platinum-selling artist Ke$ha, which was released in 2010. She also collaborated with songwriter Robert Allen. Marquis wrote and performed the main theme song for Sony’s video game “The Agency,” which garnered a nomination at the 2009 Hollywood Music Awards for Best Original Song in a Video Game. Additionally, she co-wrote and performed on “Make it to the Sun,” a song featuring Maxwell D and Mo Greene, which was donated to Barack Obama’s campaign.
After two years in California, Marquis returned to Mississauga to enroll in the Entertainment Business Management program at Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production. This education provided her with knowledge to develop her musical career and personal brand. During her time at Metalworks, she co-founded Bi-Geminy Music Group with producer/engineer Mikal “Mikz” Gonzales in late 2009. In 2010, they co-wrote “One N Only,” featuring Rayvon, Kobra Khan, and Taya herself. Her career progression continued with notable live performances, including a personal invitation from Peter Soumalias to perform at the 2011 Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Artist Showcase, where she shared the stage with artists such as Jully Black and K’naan. Marquis also served as the opening act for Tinashe’s Aquarius tour in Canada, receiving positive reviews from various music platforms. She has released two EPs and was awarded the JSR FACTOR grant, further solidifying her presence and achievements in the music industry. Her commitment to a positive outlook is highlighted by her personal hashtag, #positiviTay.
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