Tay Clemons

In some cases the most unlikely of unions can produce the most incredible experience by bringing together opposites that would ultimately bring an intimate as well as global change. That’s exactly what happened when a Southern songbird and an Urban Christian/Hip Hop mega producer formed a musical venture. Now, Tay Clemons, the first artist to rise from the Elokim Records stable, introduces her brand of urban-Christian with her single, "It's All Because of You".

Born and Raised of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Shantavia Clemons also known as “Tay” has been singing since an early age. Her musical talent was evident at the tender age of two when her grandmother noticed her singing, to herself a song that her grandmothers use to sing at her local church.

Throughout her school years she was very involved with music whether performing in talent shows or just in front of any audience no matter how big or how small that would care to listen; she gained wealth of popularity through her gift of song. After joining a group in high school, they traveled across seas to various parts of Germany performing covers in various venues and soon after Tay and the group would then return home only to perform for Motown Records A&R Kurt Woodley.

After being turned down by Motown, the determined group hit local studios to work on a demo tape and had plans to enter better known talent shows to try to draw some attention to themselves, and it eventually paid off. In the summer of 1998, Tay’s perseverance and hard work would earn her and the group a ticket to Atlanta Georgia to begin work on a new album to shop for a record contract with industry veterans Troy Patterson (Third Street Music Group, Mario), Manuel Seal (Mariah Cary, Usher), and The Clemons Brothers (Dru Hill, Mary J. Blige, Out Of Eden).

As things were beginning to progress for the group, Tay found herself slowly separating away, or shall we say God was separating her. “I recall at that time my prayer life beginning to develop and this strong thirst for the word of God overshadowing me” explains the compassionate Tay. Although there was a strong sisterhood with the other members, Tay knew this was a journey she would have to take alone. She decided to move on and sing for the lord, and help spread the gospel of Jesus through her music. “To witness the lives of people changing for the better is what I’m pressing for”, says Tay, with all this in mind and new hubby super producer Nathan “Phenomenal” Clemons at the wheel, Tay set fourth to record the new album “It’s All Because Of You” in their newly built Sound Factory Recording studio. “Amazing is one of the first songs that I have recorded and co-written with my husband for the new project, as well as “Good old Days” and “It’s All Because Of You”, says Tay excitingly, who will be released in summer 2008 on their new record label Elokim Records.

Now, with all the elements in place, Tay’s ministry and sincere compassion will ultimately impact millions. With plans in the near future, to build a foundation that will in fact inspire and build young women with low self esteem and past traumatic experiences, to reach for destiny and to fulfill their purpose.

“There were more people who doubted me than supported me, but I’m glad I didn’t let anything stop me, I’m here to share the gospel, and I know that this is what I am to do.”

-Shantavia
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