In 1997 she settled in New York City where she graduated from the New School University with the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance diploma.
After collaborating with MCs from the Living Legends group (The Grouch, Eligh and Scarub), she began co-operating with the Platinum Pied Pipers.
Tiombe was featured on three songs from the group's Triple P album, which attracted positive reviews and press coverage.
The collaboration continued during the group's promotional tour and as a result Tiombe was given an offer to record her debut album on the Bling 47 label, formed by Waajeed of the Platinum Pied Pipers.
[6][7] In 2008 she formed the avantgarde electro-funk group Cubic Zirconia with Nick Hook and Daud Sturdivant.