Last Updated on 4 days ago
Some artists don’t just sing songs. They tell the truth in a way that makes you pause, remember, and feel the weight of everyday survival.
Tish Hyman is one of those artists. A Bronx-born singer, rapper, and songwriter, Hyman brought a rare blend of grit, soul, and lyrical honesty to music that felt lived-in from the very first listen. Her 2015 single “Subway Art” remains one of the clearest examples of her gift: turning ordinary people, hard stories, and city life into something deeply human.
This Women That Rock profile revisits why Tish Hyman’s voice mattered then, why her storytelling still holds up now, and why Black women artists like her deserve to be remembered beyond the algorithm’s moment.
At my family home we always seem to get into a deep long conversation on the topic of music. Man, when I say we go heavy on this subject it is an understatement. My family’s life revolves around music. I’m always on the look out for that break out artist.
Who Is Tish Hyman?
She goes by “Tish Hyman”. This Bronx native began her plight as a battle rapper, that’s right she could flow with best of them.
Then in 2010, Tish moved to Los Angels, Ca. This is also where she forged several artist relationships that would soon land her with the opportunity of a lifetime. You guys may be familiar with some of the many mainstream artists she’s lent a creative pen to. She’s written for the likes of Alicia Keys, Ty Dolla Sign, Diddy and Kelly Rowland just to name a few.
Why “Subway Art” Still Matters
In 2015, she released her first single, entitled “Subway Art”. This track really expresses the deep struggles of many New Yorkers that frequent the New York subway system on a daily basis. On this track her infectious vocals are compared to the great Lauryn Hill.
Celebrating her July 12, 2016 release of her debut EP, entitled, “Dedicated To”, this project is jammed packed with hits. Tish gives us a brief uncovered look into her life and experience as an MC, she’s clearly bringing back true Lyricism to the art of rapping. My favorite track on the album is entitled “All That I can Do”. Tish delivers an astonishing performance on this very heartfelt track.
We have to support these creative artists and their craft. Buy good music go to great concerts. Show your support for truly good music. And those great artists, like Tish Hyman will keep supplying the demand.
Why Tish Hyman Belongs in the Women That Rock Archive
Tish Hyman’s music reminds us that storytelling does not have to be polished to be powerful. Sometimes the most unforgettable songs come from the places people rush past: subway platforms, hard seasons, crowded rooms, and lives still trying to make it through.
That is what makes her work worth revisiting. Not just because she can rap. Not just because she can sing. But because she knows how to turn survival into sound.
And that is exactly why she belongs in the Women That Rock archive.
Leslie Thomas is a music blogger, lover of travel and music festival enthusiastic. Follow me on Twitter: @lboogie25.
