Toya (singer)
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| Toya | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | LaToya Lacole Rodriguez |
| Also known as | Lunatic Lady, St. Lou Girly |
| Born | July 22, 1983 |
| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–2006 |
| Labels | Hit City Ent./Arista Records (2000-2009) |
| Website | www.ToyaOnline.com |
LaToya "Toya" Martin (born LaToya Lacole Rodriguez;[1] July 22, 1983), better known by her stage name, Toya, is an American R&B singer from St. Louis, Missouri, best known for her 2001 song, "I Do!!", which reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Early life and education
Toya was born LaToya Lacole Rodriguez on July 22, 1983, to a Puerto Rican father and an African American mother. She was named after La Toya Jackson.[2] She graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Career
Toya's successful 2001 single "I Do!!" led to her self-titled debut album later that same year. Her second single was 2002's "No Matta What (Party All Night)".
In January 2011, Toya announced via Twitter that she would like to record music again.[3] In April 2013, she stated that she was attempting to record music again.[4]
Personal life
Toya is married to former University of Tennessee quarterback and current University of Southern California assistant coach Tamaurice "Tee" Martin. On March 15, 2004, their son Kaden Martin was born.[5] In 2012, Rodriguez gave birth to a second child, another son Cannon, according to her via Twitter.
Discography
Albums
- 2001: Toya
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. | U.S. Rhythmic | U.S. R&B | AUS | AUS Urban | Can | IRL | NZ | UK | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "I Do!!" | 16 | 8 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | Toya |
| 2002 | "No Matta What (Party All Night)" | 86 | 34 | — | 25 | 10 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2002 | "Hey Ma" with Cam'ron, Freeky Zeeky & Juelz Santana |
3 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 10 | — | — | — | — | Single release only (does not appear on album version) |
Other appearances
- "Stick Out Ya Wrist" (with Nelly), from the xXx soundtrack (2002)
- "Same Ol Dirty" (with Murphy Lee), from Murphy's Law (2004)
- "I Had A Dream" (with Terror Time), from Hard Times In Da Country (2006)
References
- ↑ url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/237691-Toya-2
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External links
- Official website
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- Toya at the Internet Movie Database
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