The LizyT Show with international artist Latoya Jane

The LizyT Show with international artist Latoya  Jane

Latoya Rodney, known professionally by her stage name ‘Latoya Jane’, is a Canadian singer, rapper, songwriter, and professional dancer. Born in the rough neighbourhood of Jane & Finch, in the Toronto area, music has always been a form of therapy for Latoya. When the streets wanted to consume her, she always had music as her escape. 

         From the tender age of four, it was evident Latoya would be a star. However, being gifted with ample talent, it took a while for the young star to identify which skill she would hone. Though Latoya excelled as a musical artist, trials and tribulations of her surrounding environment soon caught up with her. 

          Sucked into the streets, Latoya battled with her identity as an artist versus a delinquent. Submerged by all the negativity encompassing her, Latoya was incarcerated for 18 months in a women’s facility in Toronto. Though many would have lost hope, being locked up actually had an adverse effect on her. 

          It was in the penitentiary Latoya found herself, her direction and her purpose. This was the start of Latoya honing her best and most prevalent talents, rapping, singing, and songwriting. Latoya’s aptitude and natural flair started captivating he attention of everyone. By the time it was due for her to be released, it was unmistakable what her next step in life would be, Music. 

THE PHILANTHROPIST: LATOYA RODNEY 

         Growing up in the rugged Toronto neighbourhood, “Jane & Finch”, Latoya Rodney was infamously termed “Creature” by her then peers. Also previously known as “Jane From Finch”, Latoya has come a long way from that time in her life.