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Tyka Evene Nelson (born May 18, 1960)[1] is an American singer. She is the daughter of jazz musician John L. Nelson (1916–2001) and jazz singer Mattie Della Shaw (1933–2002), and the sister of Prince (1958–2016). In addition, she has seven half-siblings.
Tyka Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tyka Evene Nelson May 18, 1960 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Notable work | Marc Anthony's Tune Royal Blue |
| Spouse | Maurice Phillips |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent | Mattie Della Shaw (Mother) John L. Nelson (father) |
| Relatives | Prince (brother) |
She has released four albums, and reached No. 33 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 1988 with "Marc Anthony's Tune",[2] produced by Larry Graham.[3] She wrote the song "Marc Anthony's Tune" because she had a crush on the singer.
She accepted Prince's American Music Award for Top Soundtrack following his death in 2016.
Nelson is married to Maurice Phillips. She has 6 children.[4]
Discography edit
Albums
References edit
- ^ "Affidavit of Heirship of Tyka Nelson and Response of Special Administrator" (PDF). Minnesota Judicial Branch. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- ^ "Tyka Nelson". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Tyka Nelson - Royal Blue (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. 1988. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (April 25, 2016). "5 Things to Know About Prince's Sister, Tyka Nelson". People. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ "Tyka Nelson - Yellow Moon, Red Sky". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Prince's sister Tyka Nelson steps out of her brother's shadow". City Pages. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Hustler by Tyka Nelson". Apple Music. Apple Inc. October 8, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
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