US rapper, singer-songwriter and actress born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Often works with producer .
Also an R&B singer-songwriter, hip-hop emcee, producer, and record label executive.
Member of the Supafriends/Bassment Crew with producer Tim Mosley , emcee Magoo , R&B artists Aaliyah and Ginuwine , and R&B group Playa.
Started off her career as the lead singer of Sista, who pinned its only hit, "Brand Nu". The group was founded by then-mentor DeVante DeGrate of the R&B group Jodeci. The group parted ways shortly afterward.
Was also a part of DeVante DeGrate production teams along with Timbaland (Tim Mosley ) and R&B crooner Ginuwine.
Owns a mansion in Virgina Beach, Virginia.
1998: Wrote, produced and performed on "I Want You Back," the dbut solo single of Spice Girl Melanie Brown. The song went straight in at #1 on the UK charts.
Is a huge fan of Bjrk.
Rented Kill Bill: Vol. 1 s "Pussy Wagon" from Quentin Tarantino for use in the music video for her song "Im Really Hot.".
References friend Eva Marcille , winner of "Americas Next Top Model" , in her song "On & On" from the album "The Cookbook," in the line, "Top Model diva, but my name not Eva."
Owns an electric-blue Lamborghini, a Phantom. and a Ferrari.
Loves going to the zoo.
Has over 2,000 pairs of sneakers.
Her favorite cheesy movie is The Little Shop of Horrors .
Her favorite karaoke song is Sheena Easton s "Sugar Walls.".
Mentions Lauryn Hill in the song "The Rain" from her album "Supa Dupa Fly" in the line "Begin, I sit on hills like Lauryn.".
Friends with Ciara.
Shared a car karaoke ride with host James Corden and First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House grounds where the trio performed "This is For My Girls" and "Get Your Freak On".
Good friends with Janet Jackson , Lil Kim , Eve , Trina , Da Brat , and Monica.
Music should be your escape.
I believe that tracks speak to me. Some tracks make me write certain music or make me feel sad or inspire me to write a sad love song. Each track has its feeling to me.
I want to dip my foot in some acting. And most definitely want to mentor upcoming artists and give them the wisdom that was given to me.
