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Tina Sureda Castello, also known as ONESTY, Belgian Reggae Artist , Dynamite girl! At the age of six ONESTY started to sing in the Antwerp Cathedral Choir, this experience was the base for her musical evolution. The Sureda family, a spring of vocal talent, surrounded her with music, singing and concerts, she would always follow them around and imitate them when nobody would watch her. Tina already knew at a young age what her main goal was, become a singer. She also showed a natural songwriting talent. Onesty was eight years old when she wrote two complete songs. As a young teenager Onesty developed a great love for urban music, reggae, soul, hip hop , r&b, ... At that time she also joined a urban dance collective: The Jobo’s Streetwise Dancers. They travelled over Europe , seeing different kind of stages. Onesty is still a choreographer and occasional dancing teacher. But her singing and rapping skills always surfaced and this young singer been a part of many projects, bands and great performances. In 2006 Tina Sureda decided to step up and come out with her own music and name. Onesty has a unique sound, a warm and soulfull voice, a female european reggae to look out for. The songs are a mix of reggae, soul, r&b and all have a special touch you could only find in her music. Onesty performs live alongside the Dubtown Band, a Belgian - African reggaeband also known as Mighty Sunscape. In 2007 they toured around Belgium and pleased many audiances and promoters with a fresh and new reggaeshow. Onesty already opened concerts for Max Romeo (JAM), Dreadzone (UK), Leki (B), Internationals (B),... The Promo Cd Take Your Time is produced by Tina Sureda and shows you the beginning of a rich musical evolution. In 2008 Onesty stepped down on Jamaican ground to feel and join the original reggaeforce. She is fortunate to work with a great Jamaican producer, Rohan Gordon aka Maka Lox, known from Princess gone, I Swear Riddim and foundator of the Selassie God Label. (Tuff Gong Studios, Kingston) Onesty will come to your ear soon, take your time...
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