Tinashe whose real name is Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe was born on February 6, 1993), an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Tinashe’s early acting roles included a motion-capture performance in the animated film “The Polar Express” (2004), Robin Wheeler in the Cartoon Network series “Out of Jimmy’s Head” (2007–2008), and a recurring role in the CBS series “Two and a Half Men” (2008–2009). She was also a member of the girl group the Stunners from 2007 to 2011.
Following the disbandment of the Stunners, Tinashe released her debut alternative R&B mixtape, “In Case We Die” (2012), which garnered positive critical reception and led to her signing with RCA Records. She gained further recognition with her subsequent mixtapes, “Reverie” (2012) and “Black Water” (2013). Tinashe broke into the mainstream with her 2014 debut single “2 On” (featuring Schoolboy Q), which peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded her debut studio album “Aquarius” (2014). The album received favorable reviews and achieved moderate commercial success.
In 2015, her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, “All My Friends,” charted within the top ten in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. That same year, she appeared on Britney Spears’ single “Slumber Party,” which topped Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. Her second and third studio albums, “Nightride” (2016) and “Joyride” (2018), both reached the top ten on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US.
Since parting ways with RCA, Tinashe has independently released three albums: “Songs for You” (2019), “333” (2021), and “BB/Ang3l” (2023). In 2024, she achieved her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Nasty,” the lead single from her upcoming seventh album, “Quantum Baby” (2024).
Tinashe’s musical style spans R&B, pop, and alternative R&B. She describes her songwriting as personal and introspective, drawing from her own experiences and those of others. Her mixtapes have showcased a more experimental approach, blending traditional R&B with electro-hop and dark pop elements. Tinashe has stated she does not fit into any particular genre but considers herself a pop artist who makes R&B-tinged pop music.
She has often been compared to Ciara, whom she cites as an inspiration, and her style has been likened to Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, James Blake, and Mya. Influences from her childhood include Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Sade, Christina Aguilera, James Blake, the xx, and SBTRKT. Tinashe admires these artists for their iconic status, vocal abilities, and performance skills, aiming to deliver great live shows herself.
Tinashe’s discography includes the mixtapes “In Case We Die,” “Reverie,” and “Black Water,” and the studio albums “Aquarius,” “Nightride,” “Joyride,” “Songs for You,” “333,” “BB/Ang3l,” and the upcoming “Quantum Baby.” Her notable singles include “2 On,” “All My Friends,” “Slumber Party,” and “Nasty.” Known for her versatility and innovation, Tinashe continues to evolve as an influential figure in contemporary music.
