Tekitha
Smoky, mystical soul vocals woven into the gritty fabric of Shaolin hip-hop. A late-night blend of street-level wisdom and ethereal R&B for quiet reflection.
Smoky, mystical soul vocals woven into the gritty fabric of Shaolin hip-hop. A late-night blend of street-level wisdom and ethereal R&B for quiet reflection.
Tekitha occupies a singular space in the musical landscape, acting as the primary feminine voice of the Wu-Tang Clan's second wave. Her sound is a sophisticated marriage of traditional soul warmth and the jagged, cinematic grit of RZA's production. It feels like a velvet curtain draped over a brick wall: smooth and inviting on the surface, but supported by a heavy, uncompromising foundation of boom-bap drums and dusty samples.
What makes her truly distinctive is her ability to pivot between ethereal, breathy melodies and a sharp, rhythmic delivery that borders on rapping. Unlike many R&B singers who aim for vocal gymnastics, Tekitha favors mood and texture. She uses her voice as an atmospheric instrument, often sounding like she is whispering secrets over a heavy bassline, creating a sense of intimacy that feels both protective and profound.
For those new to her work, 'Second Coming' from Wu-Tang Forever is the essential entry point, showcasing her ability to hold a solo spotlight amidst the Clan's chaos. From there, her EP 'The Prelude' offers a more modern, refined look at her solo capabilities, blending her signature mystical themes with polished, soulful arrangements.
Tekitha Washington is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated female vocalist. She was the Wu-Tang Clan's in-house singer (previously filled by Blue Raspberry) for the album Wu-Tang Forever, on which she also performed a solo track titled "Second Coming". She also filled in for the unavailable Mary J. Blige in the video for Ghostface Killah's "All That I Got Is You". Initially signed to RZA's Razor Sharp Records and then to Ghostface's Starks Enterprise, Tekitha continued to make guest appearances on Wu-Tang projects such as Raekwon's The Lex Diamond Story and has also collaborated with non-Wu artists including KRS-One and Armand Van Helden. While usually heard singing, her rapping can be heard on Cappadonna's "Pump Your Fist" and RZA's "Mantis". In 2002, Tekitha released the single "You" produced by RZA. This track had to be included on her planned debut album Wisdom Body, originally scheduled for release in 2004. The album was eventually shelved. Tekitha released her debut solo six songs EP The Prelude in 2010. The Prelude featured all new original songs by Tekitha, with production from RZA, Armand Van Helden, Bdotforealla of The Ahficionados and Jeff Jones/Joneszilla. The project was executive produced by Tekitha, RZA and Jeff Jones under her new label Wisdom Body Entertainment distributed by Sony/The Orchard. Tekitha released a collaborative album Week Of The Phoenix in 2022, produced by Moroccan singer-songwriter-producer Ahmed Soultan. Tekitha and RZA have a daughter, Prana Supreme Diggs, born in 2000, with whom she has created a country act, O.N.E The Duo. O.N.E The Duo released their debut album Blood Harmony in 2023.
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