Background

Tima Reece is a twenty-three year old artist residing in JHB, who is a bright, witty and an extraordinarily talented young woman who has much to offer the world when it comes to her music. It is therefore not surprising that shortly after their introduction to this highly talented artist, the New York based company ‘Strictly Rhythm’ wasted no time in signing her up in the belief that she was blessed with the same unique talents as that of the late and great Aaliyah. She was flown to New York and immediately set about recording her first International album. ‘Strictly Rhythm’ were confident that she was destined to fill the vacuum created by the sad death of Aaliyah and were elated with the prospect and opportunity of grooming and launching this gifted Artist into the International Pop World, where justice could finally be done to her smoldering good looks and highly evolved vocal ability. Shortly after her return to South Africa her album was released with huge success earning her a SAMA Award nomination.

Achievements

Tima has been passionately engrossed in Singing and Drama studies since the tender age of nine and even up until present day continues to exercise this burning passion, homing her craft to international standards. She has entered many talent search competitions, always exceeding expectations. Tima has won three nationally popular singing competitions and has her own album to prove her success. Here are a few names of competitions and shows she has performed at in the last four years to date: Reach for the Stars, Shell Road to Fame, Jam Alley, Ziwa Mo, Crux, Castle Loud, Night Life, Go T.V, Yo TV, Top Billing, Buzz and much more…

Tima was nominated for a SAMA Award (South African Music Awards) in 2001 for “Best Dance Single.”

During her four-month recording period in New York with ‘Strictly Rhythm’, Tima spent time writing with many influential names such as Calvin Gains, Mark Wilson, Mike Mason and Marc Dorsey. These people wrote and produced albums for Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, 112 and Tevin Campbell.

Tima recently teamed up with ex-101 pop star, Kurt Herman and produced their own show called “Versus.” The show featured hit songs by Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Usher and many other International names currently on the music scene. This show toured Cape Town between December 2003 and January 2004 proving to be a huge hit.

Tima and Kurt performed at Caesars Gauteng for six months in a show called “Ovation,” where they got to show off their singing and dancing skills in an up-tempo music show featuring Pop\R’nB and Hip-Hop.

Continuing at Caesars Gauteng, Tima performed in a hit Cabaret show called “Broadway,” for a further six months. This show brings you all the hit musicals from Broadway, including songs from “Chicago,” “Evita.” “Mamma Mia,” “The Lion King,” and many more. This show also features the musical talents of Kurt Herman.

Tima was recently nominated for a second SAMA Award for “Best Pop Album” which was televised in April 2005.

Goals for the Future

Tima hopes to travel the world and continue to create music on an International Scale. She would love to release her albums all over the world and enjoy the fulfillment and privilege of pursuing her lifelong passion…Music.