T-West's vocal abilities were first noticed as a very young child, when she stunned her church congregation with melodic notes that most adults struggle to deliver. She performed in several competitions, winning her fair share and eventually joined a group as the lead singer. She also danced in several competitions, which helped to develop her versatile style. T-West was greatly influenced by such greats as Patti LaBelle; Sade; Anita Baker; Angela Winbush; Stephanie Mills; Chaka Kahn; Stevie Wonder; Prince; Michael Jackson; and Phillip Bailey. As a result,T-West has developed a unique style that integrates lush vocals, melodic hooks, intriguing lyrics and dramatic harmonies manipulating her powerful, limitless voice as if playing an instrument.

While completing college, T-West continued performing and recording as a solo artist in several genres. She has completed a magnificently diverse CD, "STAND FOR SOMETHIN'", as a result. T-West has appeared with and/or has had production and writing collaborations with an eclectic list of pros that include, Steve Jones of Acoustic Alchemy; Diallo Moss; Walter Bell and the Latin Jazz Unit; Rhian Benson; The Jazzyfatnastys; Malichi & Cola of XM Radio channel 61; Ty Gray-El; Justine Love of WPGC 95.5 Washington, DC for BET/Rap-It-Up; Tap Dance Legend, Roosevelt Nettles; Shocklee Entertainment; Phyre-n-Eyce; K.D. Morris; The Twin Poets; G-Major of The Arsonist Camp; International Slam Poetry Champion, Taalam Acey; Glenn (Rashad) Smith; and Eric (Spade) Haynes of Rythym Shack Studio.

Along the way, T-West completed acting and modeling courses to become more multi-dimensional and to further utilize her shapely 5'7",135lb. frame and striking features. She obtained her SAG eligibility by appearing in a feature film, three television shows, a television pilot, and commercials.

T-West gives us a unique performer with the ability to display her incredible skills as a singer/songwriter very effortlessly. When asked of her ultimate career goal, T-West replied, "My goal is to be a complete entertainer...I want to provide top notch entertainment with each performance.”