Tashan
Born on April 30th, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, New York, R&B singer/songwriter
Thomas Pearce is better known by his stage name Tashan. Interested in music at a
young age, he would miss school days to attend auditions in New York City. As a
songwriter, his first big break came when he wrote and produced “Yours for a
Night” for old-school rap duo Whodini’s 1983 debut album. Tashan then recorded
with the Fat Boys on their 1984 debut album. In 1985, Tashan signed with Def Jam
Records and released Chasin’ the Dream, his debut album, in 1986. His second
album, On the Horizon (1989), featur...
