Taija New, Chicopee, MA
Taija New is a distinguished Rhythmic Pop entertainer whose remarkable journey began humbly at open mic events in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. In 2015, she debuted her EP, "Color Me Complex", followed by two projects and an album-titled tour. She has elevated her performances to full live productions. Notably, she has had the privilege of being included on the same bill as renowned acts such as Jennifer Hudson, K.Michelle, and Todrick Hall.
In 2023, her efforts culminated in a significant milestone as she garnered official Grammy Award consideration from The Recording Academy for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for her track 'Over Your Allure'. In 2025, Taija contributed to the development of and served as the lead vocalist for the song "Fallen," which is the feature song for the award-winning film, "PLIGHT".
After the 2025 release of her newest album "Unsolicited Material", which garnered her a nomination for the New England Music Awards in the Hip Hop Act of the Year category, her journey continues to serve as a wellspring of inspiration and connection for audiences from various backgrounds, reinforcing her status as an emerging talent in the music industry.