Tejay bio
Classified as a certified Diva the fiery, sensual and beautiful Tejay Montague has risen to become one of Barbados’ hottest female vocalists in Barbados’ music arena. Like so many others, Tejay began her singing career in the church where she performed in numerous choirs and groups. However her smooth voice and thirst for success were destined to take her to far bigger stages. Tejay joined the award winning gospel group “Instruments of Praise” which allowed her to expand beyond the gospel realm into the more secular area of Caribbean Jazz and led to her first recording project as a background vocalist on the group’s debut CD entitled “First Step”. Those first steps were certainly that, as appearances at Barbados Gospel Fest and later the acclaimed Barbados Jazz Festival soon followed. She also lent her voice on background vocals for major artists like Danah, Jesus Army and K.D.B as well as Keann on the popular track 'Scream'.
Emerging from that background, Tonya finally took her talent where it belonged- center stage- when she joined Strategy in November, 2004 as the sole female vocalist. With each performance she brings sophistication and style to the stage. Her gospel background belies the ease with which she delivers on the group's calypso and R&B tracks, yet her church-honed soulful vocal delivery sets her apart from her contemporaries.
With Strategy she got the opportunity to perform alongside musical powerhouses such as hip-hop icon Fat Joe, multi-platinum recording stars Dru Hill, R&B sensation Ne-Yo, soca royals Alison Hinds, Rupee, Kevin Lyttle, Krosfyah, Bunji Garlin and many others, and touched down on stages not only in Barbados, but also the Helen Of The West Indies, St. Lucia and the Western states as well. She performed as part of the massive BK Fashion Weekend, that was attended by the whose who of the international music, film and fashion industries, and shortly after performed in the United Kingdom.
Tejay has successfully launched her debut album Summer Kisses and her new hot video for her first single Chimmie Papa which has been receiving much media attention. Various producers in the Caribbean have worked on this project such as Danny Champaigne and Fewwture Productions making it a successful addition to her career.
Having collaborated with artistes' such as Voicemail, Tenza of the group Fyah, Italist and Rasbrando it is without a doubt that she is one to watch for in the future not only as a singer and a performer but also a skilled songwriter who is destined for true success.
Look out for this bright star on your horizon as she may well grace a stage near you very, very soon in the near future.