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BLP sources|date=November 2008Infobox musical artist|name = Shawnna|image =|caption =|background = solo_singer|birth_name = Rashawnna Guy|alias = Queen of Chicago|birth_date = birth date and age|1978|1|3 http://www.intelius.com/results.php? ReportType=8& qf=Rashawnna& qmi=& qn=Guy& qa=& qtickler=1& qcs=Chicago%2C+IL& searchform=background& focusfirst=1|death_date =|origin = Chicago, Illinois|Chicago , Illinois , United States |occupation = rapping|Rapper , singer-songwriter |years_active = 1999present|label = Disturbing tha Peace|DTP (19992005, 2007-2009) Def Jam (2009-present) M.O.E. (CEO)(2007-present) Hustle Period (2006-present) Nappy Boy Entertainment|Nappy Boy (2009-present)|associated_acts = Ludacris , T-Pain , Tay Dizm , Tech N9ne |website = http://www.twitter.com/shawnnamusic Rashawnna Guy cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Shawnna Biography|work= Allmusic |url=Allmusic|class=artist|id=p544518|pure_url=yes|accessdate=2008-11-14 (born January 3, 1978) http://www.intelius.com/results.php? ReportType=8& qf=Rashawnna& qmi=& qn=Guy& qa=& qtickler=1& qcs=Chicago%2C+IL& searchform=background& focusfirst=1, better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapping|rapper . She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris ' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and she is also the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy .
She is known for her rapid fire delivery and her sexual themes. She is one of only four female rappers (others being Lauryn Hill , Lil' Kim and Remy Ma ) to ever have a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2003's " Stand Up (Ludacris song)|Stand Up " with Ludacris.
Music career
Early career
An MC from the south side of Chicago and the daughter of blues guitarist Buddy Guy . Shawnna began writing rhymes while in high school. She caught her first break in 1996, when her duo Infamous Syndicate opened for Junior M.A.F.I.A. in Chicago. Infamous Syndicate signed to Relativity a year later and released "Changing the Game" in 1999. The album did not live up to its title, despite production help from No I.D. and Kanye West , the duo was dropped and eventually split. She then went on to team with Ludacris where she was featured on his song " What's Your Fantasy ". Before she recorded her first album, Shawnna was featured on the remix to the song " Loverboy (Mariah Carey song)|Loverboy " by Mariah Carey for the album and movie Glitter. She was featured in the video along with Ludacris , Da Brat , and Twenty II.
Worth tha Weight (2002-2004)
Shawnna's debut album Worth tha Weight , originally scheduled to be released in October 2002, was delayed until September 26, 2004 and was released with little promotion due to disputes at Def Jam . Her album was well-received by critics, and spawned the singles " Shake Dat Shit " and "Weight a Minute".
Block Music & Departure from DTP (2006-2007)
Shawnna's second album " Block Music " was released on June 27, 2006. Its sales have been initially lower than expected. The album has so far sold over 260,000 copies Worldwide. In preparation of the album, Shawnna teamed up with Clinton Sparks , one of Rolling Stone's Top 10 mixtape producers, to release the official prelude to the album titled "Block Music: The Mixtape". This mixtape features exclusive tracks and freestyles as well as the official " Gettin' Some (All-Star remix)" that featured Busta Rhymes , Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross , Fat Joe , Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones , Pimp C , Ludacris , Twista , Pharrell , Too Short , Lil Wayne , Dre (producer)|Dre , Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull & Field Mob|Sean J . She was also announced as Artist of the week on Hollyscoop.com. As of April 26, 2007, in an interview, Shawnna confirmed that she was no longer with DTP Records , but remains friends with everyone on the label. Although she has left DTP she is still considered to be on their label according to paperwork-said by Remy Ma . She said that she was happy to be an independent artist, and it was something she always wanted to do.
Signing with Nappy Boy & TBA album (2009-present)
She is managed through Hustle Period and has started her own label M.O.E., which stands for Money Over Everything. Her third album is complete and will be released soon. In October 2009, Shawnna signed with T-Pain 's Nappy Boy Entertainment . Later in 2010, she released a mixtape titled Bitch Like Me hosted by Dj Dirty Money. Her third album will be rerecorded, and is scheduled to be released in 2012. She has a new mixtape titled Tales From The Crypt that is to be released in the winter of 2011. On Friday October 28th, 2011, Money Over Everything Entertainment released the new thriller and music video for Horror Show by Shawnna, just in time for Halloween.
I am an extreme fan of Horror movies, I have loved them since I was a kid everything from Freddy and all of his movies to Jason and Poltergeist, Shawnna revealed during a recent interview.
Discography
Studio albums
Year
Album details
Peak chart positions
US
US R& B
US Rap
2004
Worth tha Weight
Release date: September 28, 2004
Label: Disturbing tha Peace|DTP / Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam
22
5
2006
Block Music
Release date: June 6, 2006
Label: Disturbing tha Peace|DTP / Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam
13
3
2
"" denotes releases that did not chart
Official mixtapes
2006: Block Music: the Mixtape (Hosted by Clinton Sparks )
2009: T-Pain Presents: Nappy Boy All Stars Vol.1|Nappy Boy All Stars Vol. 1 (with Nappy Boy Entertainment )
2010: Bitch Like Me (Hosted by DJ Dirty Money)
2011: The Hang Over (TBR)
Singles
Solo singles
Year
Single
Peak chart positions
Certifications ( List of best selling music artists
Recording Industry Association of America|US : Platinumcite web|url= http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? table=SEARCH_RESULTS& artist=Shawnna& format=SINGLE& go=Search& perPage=50|title=RIAA - Gold & Platinum - September 5, 2010: Shawnna certified singles|publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=September 5, 2010
Block Music
"Damn" (featuring Field Mob
91
2011
"Big Booty Judy"
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TBA
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Featured singles
Year
Song
Chart positions
Album
U.S. Hot 100
U.S. R& B
U.S. Rap
UK
2000
" What's Your Fantasy " ( Ludacris featuring Shawnna)
21
10
5
19
Back for the First Time
2003
"P-Poppin'" ( Ludacris featuring Shawnna & Lil Fate)
Chicken-n-Beer
" Stand Up (Ludacris song)
1
1
1
14
2004
"I Caught Him Lookin'" (Janielle featuring Shawnna)
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2007
"Diddy Rock" ( Sean Combs
124
Press Play (album)
Guest appearances
Year
Song
Album
2000 in music
" What's Your Fantasy " ( Ludacris featuring Shawnna)
Back for the First Time
2001 in music
Loverboy " (Remix) ( Mariah Carey featuring Ludacris , Shawnna, 22 and Da Brat )
Glitter
2003 in music
"P-Poppin'" ( Ludacris featuring Shawnna and Lil Fate)
"Loverboy (Remix)" ( Mariah Carey featuring Da Brat , Ludacris , Shawnna & Twenty II)
"All The Way Turnt Up NB Remix" ( One Chance featuring T-pain )
"Point Em Out" ( Tay Dizm featuring Shawnna)
"Never Leave My Girl
"Lap Dance" She-Mix Ft GMGIRLS
"Horror Show" Ft GMGIRLS
References
Reflist
External links
http://myspace.com/shawnnadtp Shawnna at MySpace
http://nappyboyonline.com/profile/Shawnna at Nappy Boy
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