TOKISCHA ON THE RISE
Who is rapper Tokischa?
RISING to international music prominence is the genre-spanning rapper Tokischa.
Following the success of her noteworthy single releases, Tokischa continues to garner headlines.
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Who is rapper Tokischa?
Born on March 17, 1996, Tokischa Altagracia Peralta is a rap musician from the Dominican Republic.
In 2020, she garnered a following due to the popularity of her singles Perras Como Tú, Varón, Empatillada, and Twerk.
The recording artist has also collaborated with Marshmello, Rosalía, Madonna, and J Balvin.
Regarding her growing fanbase, Tokischa told : "It's very exciting to think that I'm heard in countries like Spain.
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" I want to travel the world with my music. In it, I express what I have really lived, what I like, and my fantasies. I give something real, and people identify themselves.
The hitmaker shared about her influences: "My inspiration comes from within.
"I chose to trap because I consider it the modern variant of rock, and it perfectly represented what I was experiencing.
"For me, it was a moment of contempt, of drugs. Trapping I felt like a rocker. Little by little I got into rap and dembow."
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She added: "I have my rock band, and every year I perform with them at festivals.
"When I was little I loved Gloria Trevi, I spent all my time singing her songs.
"When I got older, I discovered Nina Hagen, my favorite. I also really like Janis Joplin. Rock is what inspires me the most.
During an interview with Billboard, she echoed similar sentiments in relation to her growing career.
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to the publication: "I like to explore and try out new rhythms.
"I would say I have a very rock-influenced voice because that’s the type of music I most like."
She revealed: "My style is explicit. It [may come off as] morbid but also [transmits] happiness."
She went into detail about her hometown's influence on her music and disclosed: "It’s nice to come from the barrio and share with the world what we live and our rhythms.
"Our music is being accepted and it fills me with pride. It’s really good, and represents where we come from."
Is Tokischa going on tour?
In order to promote her music, Tokischa has a few concert dates lined up for 2022.
On Thursday, June 23, she performed with Madonna in New York City in honor of Pride Month.
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On July 8, she is also scheduled to take the stage with Anuel AA in The Netherlands town of Breda.
On September 4, Tokischa is heading to Mountain View, California to bring her talents to a live audience.
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