MC Tali
| MC Tali | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Natalia Sheppard (née Scott) |
| Born | 1976 Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Genres | Drum and bass |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Labels | TALIMUSIC, AudioPorn Records, Full Cycle Recordings |
| Associated acts | Roni Size, Andy C, Adam F, Ed Rush, LTJ Bukem |
MC Tali, real name Natalia Sheppard (née Scott), is a New Zealanddrum and bass artist, best known for her 2004 hit "Lyric on My Lip", which reached #39 in the UK Singles Chart. Tali has also worked with prominent artists, such as former Mercury Music Prize nominee Roni Size. Tali prefers to go by the name "Tali" when singing and songwriting acoustically or live, preferring to use 'MC" whenever she is hosting a drum and bass event.
One of the most prolific MC's to come out of drum and bass in the last ten years, Tali's ability to freestyle and sing soulful, positive and intelligent vocals over the mix, has seen her stay top of her game. She has won numerous awards, released five studio albums, and toured the world extensively as both an MC and live act.
Originally from a dairy farm in Taranaki, Tali moved to the UK in 2001 to follow her dreams of becoming a top international MC. After signing to the legendary Full Cycle Label owned and run by Roni Size, Tali went onto to release her first album Lyric on my Lip with a UK top 40 single and worldwide tour. The album featured production from Roni Size, Krust, Die and featured guest vocals from Dynamite MC. From here she collaborated with some of the scene's most prolific names in both production and DJ/MC shows, working alongside people such as Goldie, Fabio, Grooverider, Shy FX, Dirtyphonics, Ed Rush, E-Z Rollers, The Freestylers, Calibre, DJ Marky and many more.
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