LaToya “Toya” Martin (born LaToya Lacole Rodriguez; July 22, 1983), better known by her stage name, Toya, is an American R&B singer from St. Louis, Missouri, best known for her 2001 song, “I Do!!”, which reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Toya was born LaToya Lacole Rodriguez on July 22, 1983, to a Puerto Rican father and an African American mother. She was named after La Toya Jackson. She graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Toya’s successful 2001 single “I Do!!” led to her self-titled debut album later that same year, which peaked at #109 on the Billboard 200. Her second single was 2002’s “No Matta What (Party All Night)”, which missed the top 75 of the Billboard Hot 100.