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BLP refimprove|date=April 2012Infobox musical artist|image=|name = Yo-Yo|background = solo_singer|birth_name = Yolanda Whittaker|birth_date = Birth date and age|1971|8|4|birth_place = Compton, California |origin = South Central, Los Angeles , United States |genre = Hip hop music|Hip hop , hardcore hip hop |occupation = Song-writer , Rapper|Emcee , Actress |years_active = 1990–present|label = East West Records|East West America / Atlantic Records
East West Records|East West America / Elektra Records |associated_acts = Spanky Loco, Ice Cube , Chilly Chill , Da Lench Mob |website = Yo-Yo (born Yolanda Whittaker on August 4, 1971) is a Grammy Award|Grammy -nominated United States|American hardcore rap per and actress . Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent sexism found in hip-hop music. She is the protege of gangsta rapper Ice Cube (rapper)|Ice Cube . Yo-Yo dubbed her crew the IBWC, which stood for the Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition."SUMMER SPLASH III". (May 26, 1991). L.A. Times , p.50

Music career


Yo-Yo first appeared as a guest on Ice Cube 's '' AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted '' album in 1990, on the track "It's a Man's World." Cube returned the favor by appearing on "You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo," which was on Yo-Yo's 1991 debut album, Make Way for the Motherlode .

Her follow-up in 1992, Black Pearl (Yo-Yo album)|Black Pearl was well-received by critics,Abdul-Adil, Jaleel (August 1, 1993), "Yo Yo and MC Lyte Turn Tables on Male Rappers", Chicago Sun-Times : 9 partly because of its focus on positive messages and uplifting themes that contrasted the popular gangsta rap style.Abdul-Adil, Yo-Yo However, despite a plethora of renowned producers such as DJ Muggs , this did not translate into a hit with mainstream hip-hop audiences, and the album's sales were considered a disappointment.

Less than a year later, released her follow-up You Better Ask Somebody . The final track on the album was her third recorded hip-hop duet with Ice Cube , "The Bonnie and Clyde Theme".

Yo-Yo's next album was 1996's Total Control (Yo-Yo album)|Total Control . In 1998, she finished her fifth album, Ebony , but it was not released.

In 2008, her single "Can't Play With My Yo-Yo" was ranked number 92 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs.cite web|url= http://stereogum.com/archives/vh1s-100-greatest-hiphop-songs_024391.html |title=VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs |publisher=Stereogum |date=2008-09-29 |accessdate=2012-04-09 Later that year, she performed with MC Lyte , the Lady of Rage , and Salt-n-Pepa at the BET Hip Hop Awards .

As of 2009, she has been at work on an EP, titled My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly .cite web|url= http://www.singersroom.com/lifestyle/124/Icons-Speak-Yo-Yo-Talks-Keri-Hilson-Female-Emcees-and-Journey-To-Fearless |title=Lifestyle & #124; Icons Speak: YoYo Talks Keri Hilson, Female Emcees, more |publisher=Singersroom.com |date=2009-01-06 |accessdate=2012-04-09

Acting career


She appeared in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood , 1993's Menace II Society and other urban-oriented films; had a recurring role on the television show Martin (TV series)|Martin as Keylolo, the sidekick of comedian Martin Lawrence 's alter ego Sheneneh; and appeared on other TV shows, including the Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox network's New York Undercover . She has also made many cameo appearances, including the music video for Missy Elliott 's " The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) ". She has also appeared in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , as a voice actor.

Discography


Albums


  • 1991: Make Way for the Motherlode

  • 1992: Black Pearl (Yo-Yo album)|Black Pearl

  • 1993: You Better Ask Somebody

  • 1996: Total Control (Yo-Yo album)|Total Control


    • EPs


  • Hits Revealed (2007)

  • My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly (2012)


    • Singles


  • "You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo" (1991)

  • "Ain't Nobody Better" (1991)

  • "Girl Don't Be No Fool" (1991)

  • "Stompin to tha ’90's" (1991)

  • "Home Girl Don't Play Dat" (1992)

  • "Black Pearl" (1992)

  • "IBW'in wit My Crewin'" (1993)

  • "West Side Story" (1993)

  • "The Bonnie and Clyde Theme" (feat. Ice Cube ) (1993)

  • "Same Ol' Thang" (1996)

  • "Steady Risin" (1996)

  • "One for the Cuties" (1996)

  • "Iz It Still All Good" (feat. Gerald Levert ) (1998)

  • "Do You Wanna Ride" (featuring Kelly Price ) (1998)


    • Miscellaneous appearances


  • 1990 "It's a Man's World" (with Ice Cube) (AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted)

  • 1991 "Mama Don't Take No Mess" (Boyz in the Hood SDTK)

  • 1992 "Get the Fist" (with B-Real, Ice Cube, J-Dee, Kam, King Tee, MC Eiht, Threat) (VA - Get the Fist Movement)

  • 1993 "Romantic Call" (with Patra) (Queen of the Pack)

  • 1994 "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" (with Brandy, MC Lyte & Queen Latifah) (Baby CD SINGLE)

  • 1994 "Sweet on You" (with Teena Marie ) ( Passion Play (Teena Marie album)|Passion Play )

  • 1995 "Freedom (Theme From Panther)" (with VA) (Panther SDTK)

  • 1995 "Stomp" (with Coolio, Luniz, Melle Mel, Shaquille O'Neal) (Q's Jook Joint)

  • 1995 "Crazay" (VA - Pump Ya Fist)

  • 1996 "I Can't Take No More" (Girls Town SDTK)

  • 1997 "Keep on Pushin'" (ft MC Lyte, Bahamadia, Nonchalant) (Dangerous Ground SDTK)

  • 1997 "True Dat" (with Levert & Queen Pen) (The Whole Scenario)

  • 1999 "Set Trippin'" (with Dresta, I Smooth 7) (VA - Gumbo Roots)

  • 2005 "Mercedes Boy" (B-Side to Mobb Deep's "Get Twisted" 12")

  • 2005 "Only 4 the Righteous" (with 2Pac) (The Rose, Vol. 2)

  • 2005 "Boogie Oogie Oogie" (with Brooke Valentine & Lynden,Moet) (Roll Bounce SDTK)

  • 2009 "Watcha Wan Do" (with DJ Quik, Kurupt & Problem) (BlaQKout)

  • 2010 "Só Rezo 0.2" (with Nx Zero & Emicida) (Projeto Paralelo)


    • Filmography


    Films


  • 2000 The Rev. DoWrong Ain't Right ...

  • 2000 3 Strikes .... Charita

  • 1999 Beverly Hood .... Tilly

  • 1997 Sprung (film)|Sprung .... Sista #3

  • 1995 Panther (film)|Panther .... Pregnant junkie

  • 1994 Adventures of D.P. Boys 17: South of the Border (V)

  • 1993 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit .... Sondra

  • 1993 Who's the Man ....

  • 1993 Menace II Society .... Girl at Party

  • 1991 Boyz n the Hood .... Yo-Yo


    • Television appearances


  • 2008 VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs ... Herself (4 episodes)

  • 2008 ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme ... Co-Host (9 episodes)

  • 2007 "Parallel Paths" .... Herself (1 episode)

  • 2006 "How Do I Look".... Herself

  • 2006 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors ... Herself

  • 1998 "The Jamie Foxx Show" .... Kierston (1 episode)

  • 1997 "The Parent 'Hood" .... Audrey (1 episode)

  • 1997 Trials of Life (TV) .... Jennifer

  • 1995 "New York Undercover" .... Nikki (1 episode)

  • 1993-1997 "Martin" .... Keylolo (3 episodes)

  • 1993 Strapped (TV) .... Ann


    • Voice work


  • 2006 Waist Deep .... Female Radio DJ (Voice)

  • 2006 Da Jammies .... Mrs. Mangual (Voice)

  • 2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas .... Kendl Johnson (Voice)


    • Awards and nominations


    Year !! Award
    1995
    1996


    References


    Reflist

    External links


  • Allmusic|class=artist|id=p114|pure_url=yes Yo-Yo biography provided by allmusic.com

  • http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926469 Yolanda Whittaker at http://www.imdb.com imdb.com


    • Persondata | NAME = Yo-Yo
    | ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
    | SHORT DESCRIPTION = American rapper
    | DATE OF BIRTH = August 4, 1971
    | PLACE OF BIRTH = Compton, California
    | DATE OF DEATH =
    | PLACE OF DEATH =
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    Category:African American rappers
    Category:Female rappers
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