Electronic · ZA · Active since 1981

Tasha Baxter

Ethereal, breathy vocals floating over deep liquid basslines and crisp electronic production. A high-definition blend of drum and bass energy and synth-pop intimacy.

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Tasha Baxter is a pivotal figure in the South African electronic scene and a globally recognized voice within the drum and bass community. Emerging in the mid-2000s, her debut album 'Colour of Me' (produced by Noisia) established her as a rare talent capable of bridging the gap between mainstream pop appeal and underground electronic credibility.

Her career is defined by high-profile collaborations with heavyweights like Spor (Jon Gooch) and Feed Me, where her vocals became synonymous with the 'liquid' and 'neuro' sounds of the 2010s. Critically, she is praised for her ability to maintain a distinct artistic identity despite the diverse production styles of her collaborators. Her evolution has seen her move from structured pop-rock and trip-hop influences toward more expansive, experimental electronic soundscapes, as heard on her later independent releases. She occupies a space similar to artists like Frou Frou or Imogen Heap, but with a harder, more rhythmic backbone rooted in the UK and South African bass music traditions.

Our Catalog1 Album · 2007
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