Tyka Nelson
Tyka Evene Nelson was born on May 18, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is the daughter of Mattie Della Nelson (née Shaw; 1933–2002) and John Lewis Nelson (1916–2001). Her parents were both African-American,. Her family ancestry is centered in Louisiana. All four of her grandparents arefrom that state. Her father was a jazz pianist and songwriter. Her mother was a jazz singer. Her brothe was Prince Rogers.  Both children had an interest in music. This was encouraged by their father. According to a 2008 interview with City Pages, she began writing songs when she was 10 and “hasn’t collaborated” with her brother since they were young.