Tarsha Vega facts for kids

Tarsha Vega, born on April 26, 1972, is an American singer and actress. She is also known for her work online. Many people know her for her first album, Diamonds and Monsters, released in 2000 by RCA Records.

Tarsha Vega's Music Career

Tarsha Vega lent her voice to the Pop Rox album The Warriors. She worked with Duke Mushroom and the FreshMaka on this project. This duo was famous for creating remixes of popular songs.

Her Debut Album: Diamonds and Monsters

In 2000, Tarsha Vega released her first album, titled Diamonds and Monsters. She helped write every song on this album. The songs on the album talk about important topics. These include feeling good about yourself and dealing with difficult experiences.

Famous music artist Carole King helped Tarsha write some songs. Carole King also sang backup vocals on the song "Rooftops." Other songs on the album include "Goodbye Girl" and "Shine On."

Understanding Diamonds and Monsters

The song "Be Ya Self" is an anthem that encourages girls to be confident. The title song, "Diamonds and Monsters," explores themes of overcoming challenges.

Tarsha explained the meaning behind the album's title. The "monsters" are like the creatures from the children's book, Where the Wild Things Are. She saw them as fun, not scary. The "diamonds" represent her own personality. She said that diamonds are very hard but also beautiful. Tarsha felt she had a strong outer shell. However, her mother helped her develop a beautiful mind, spirit, and soul.

Music in Movies

Tarsha Vega's music has been featured in several films. Her song "Be Ya Self" was part of the soundtrack for the movie The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.

She also wrote and performed the song "What It Beez Like" for the Summer Catch movie soundtrack. Tarsha worked with rapper Chubb Rock on the song "The Freshest." This song was on the soundtrack for the film Thirteen, which starred Holly Hunter.

Online Presence

As of 2011, Tarsha Vega was an Executive Producer and Host. She worked on "theKNU," an internet radio show. This show was available on GVBradio.com.

Tarsha Vega's Personal Life

Tarsha Vega was born in The Bronx, New York. She was the only child of her mother. Her mother worked for the New York City Department of Education. Tarsha has said that she and her mom are very close, like sisters. Tarsha has both African-American and Dominican heritage.