Tenashus

Out the center of Cali comes an emcee with one goal lighting the path: CHANGE THE GAME. Tenashus a.k.a eonfluxx a.k.a. Valaree St. Mary holds this credo most sacred. Her main objective is this, through hip hop music. The approach is a formula of raw beats and lyrics to compliment them, plus a dope live show. She has been writing her own lyrics for a decade, gaining momentum with Bloe and DJ Epik since 1997 in Verbatum, and venturing out as a solo artist since 2001. Verbatum released their first project Sacrafice in September 2000 (FSKO Recordings), then appeared extensively on The Capital’s Best Collection (2001, FSKO Recordings). Tenashus did songs with Blackalicious, Marvaless, FSKO crew, and on a solo song on the compilation of West Coast artists.

Tenashus’ recent works include an appearance on the new Blackalicious album Blazing Arrow, and a duet with Luckyiam.psc on his most recent solo release Justify the Mean$. She has also collaborated with many other talented artists. She represents with Sisters of the Underground, an all-female hip hop collective, at shows since 2001 in L.A. and the Bay Area. This year, she continues to work on a Verbatum album, which will be released in July, and completing her solo project Thought Adjustor. She has also released a limited edition 3-song EP/sampler of the upcoming album called the triptych.

Tenahsus’ reflective and clever rhymes paired with precise delivery have some calling her the premier female emcee in California. She feels a deep sense of responsibility to quality with regard to music, and keeps this in mind when writing. She is the product of a broad span of musical influences, from Donny Hathaway, Prince, and Stevie Wonder to Mobb Deep to Tears for Fears.

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