Houston’s rising artist Talameshia recently sat down with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report, where she opened up about her journey in music, her personal life, and how she’s been coping with loss. Hailing from the Northside of Houston, Talameshia began singing at just three years old, discovering her talent in the fourth grade after winning a school talent show.
Her career took a significant step forward when she joined a girls’ group managed by Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, where she was the only singer. Today, Talameshia continues to build her music portfolio and has just dropped her latest EP, “T Time”. One of the standout tracks from the project, “Pretty Screwed Up,” produced by her late partner Beat King, is an anthem about embracing imperfections.
Beat King, who was both her mentor and partner, passed away recently. Talameshia is coping by “grieving and grinding,” keeping herself busy with music while taking time to process her emotions. She shared that there’s still plenty of unreleased material they worked on together, hinting at potential future projects.
Beyond her music, Talameshia values mental health and advocates for others to take the time to cry and feel their emotions. As someone of Colombian and Creole descent, she identifies as Black, although people often mistake her for being Asian. She describes herself as down-to-earth, diverse in her style, and very human.
For Talameshia, progress is all about overcoming the anxiety of performing and doing interviews without Beat King by her side. Despite the challenges, she’s committed to pushing forward, staying grounded, and sharing her music with the world.
