Tshaka was born in London England but grew up in America. He has been writing and performing his work for over fifteen years and has performed across the globe at a number of venues and colleges, from the Apollo Theater in New York to the O2 in London England. His work has been published in a number of magazines, poetry anthologies and periodicals as well as in advertising campaigns with companies such as Nissan and Miramax studios. He has authored two books entitled “TARMAN” and “MUTED WHISPERS” and 2 Albums entitled "ONE" and “BLOODLINES”; his most recent digital release "SKIN vol.1" has been received well and is currently available for download on itunes, spotify and various other music channels. He currently resides in San Jose and continues to ask the world to listen different.