Taneisha Jackson
Topliner / Writer / Vocalist
Based In UK.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Taneisha Jackson, born in Jamaica, moved to England at the age of 9 where she was raised in the heart of South East London. With a love of old-school soul and funk, as well as pop and dance, Taneisha is one of the UK’s most exciting young songwriters and on course for major success.
Taneisha’s first notable cut was ‘A Place Called World’ which was recorded by John Legend and later became the soundtrack to an international campaign by San Miguel. Taneisha also wrote Eve’s first release in 6 years, ‘Reload’ featuring Konshens, which landed a huge sync with EA Games.
She’s currently working on new material with various artists, producers and songwriters such as Cathy Dennis (Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry), Jorgen Elofsson (Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez), Sky Adams (Doja Cat, Kylie Minogue, Sigala) and has also been writing for the K-Pop market.
One of her most notable cuts, ‘Cheatin’ by Nathan Dawe, which samples Deborah Cox’s ‘It’s Over Now’, has surpassed 46 million streams on Spotify making it her most successful cut to date.
Most recently, Taneisha was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards as part of her contribution to Doja Cat’s album ‘Planet Her (Deluxe)’ – Album of The Year & Best Pop Vocal Album.
Awards
UK Gold Single "Cheating" by Nathan Dawe ft. MALIKA
Co-writes
Steve Bashir (Felix Jaehn, Alle Farben, YouNotUs), Dr Luke, Rob Tewlow (50 Cent, Eminem, Doja Cat), Alonzo Jackson (Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland), Taura Stinson (Jennifer Hudson, Mary J Blige, Paloma Faith)
Releases
Nathan Dawe, Doja Cat, MALIKA, YouNotUs, HoneyLuv, Galantis, PS1, Eve, John Legend
SYNC Placements
Love Island UK (ITV), San Miguel