Monie Love ‎It's A Shame (My Sister) (Remix Post)

 

[from her 1990 album, “Down to Earth”]

Monie Dee Mix Version

Ultimatum Mix Version

Cool As… Mix Version

Little Shawn ‎I Made Love (4 Da Very 1st Time) (Remix Post)

 

[from his 1992 album, “The Voice In the Mirror”]

Extended Beat Mix Version

Big Bottom Remix Version

Penelope Jones

 

Penelope Jones (born Juarita Shante Jones in St. Louis, Missouri) is a female rapper from the 2000s. Born and raised in St. Louis, she grew up around family members who were convicted felons, and later had two sons.

In October of 2000, she landed a record deal with rapper Nelly’s Fo Reel Entertainment (which also featured Nelly and the St. Lunatics). She recorded a verse on the St. Lunatics’ song, “Jang-A-Ling” and appeared in their music video for “Midwest Swing.”

In December of 2000, Penelope was indicted on federal drug charges when a cousin of hers who had been behind bars for years called her to relay a message of interest to drug enforcement agents. 

When she refused to snitch to authorities, she was sentenced to a year and a half in a federal prison in Bryan, Texas and lost her record deal. While incarcerated, she earned a certificate in business communication from Blinn College and studied to become a personal trainer. 

A few months before her release from prison, Penelope’s brother, Antonio Jones was murdered in Edwardsville, Illinois and she was unable to attend his funeral due to her incarceration. The story about Antonio’s murder was featured on “America’s Most Wanted” although it’s unknown if the person who committed the crime was ever identified.

After her release from prison in 2004, Penelope was sent to a halfway house where she worked at Gold’s Gym. She later met Shawn “Tubby” Holiday, the manager of a West Coast music publishing house who wanted to manage her music career.

In 2005, she signed a new record deal with Universal Records through Tubby’s imprint label, M.O.N.Y. During that same year, Penelope was featured on R&B singer Tyra’s song, “Get No Ooh Wee” which managed to peak at #62 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (staying on the chart for 16 weeks).

In 2006, Penelope released her debut solo single, “No Matter What They Say” (featuring R&B singer Mya) which didn’t appear to make the charts at all.

Her follow-up single, “Miss Me With That Foolishness” also failed to chart at all as well along with a promotional single, “Louie.” 

Penelope’s debut album was supposed to be released sometime between 2005 and 2006 through the Universal Motown record label, but for reasons unknown, it appears as if the album was shelved. Since then, it seems as if Penelope has faded into obscurity; it’s unknown what she’s currently up to these days.

To see a video for “Louie,” go to:

Ebony Eyez

 

Ebony Eyez (born Ebony Williams in St. Louis, Missouri) is a female rapper from the 2000s who became the first female rapper to emerge from St. Louis on a major record label. 

She made her recording debut in 2004 on rapper J-Kwon’s song, “Show Your Ass” on his album, “Hoop Hop.” In the aftermath of J-Kwon’s hit song, “Tipsy”, Ebony Eyez was signed to a major-label recording contract with Capitol Records and began collaborating with a local production team, the TrackBoyz.

In 2005, Ebony Eyez was featured on J-Kwon’s song, “Get XX’d” (along with rapper Petey Pablo) which written for the film, “XXX: State of the Union.” The song peaked at #95 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks and #26 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart.

During that same year, she released her debut album, “7 Day Cycle” which peaked at #137 on the Billboard 200, #24 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #14 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart.

The first single from the album, “In Ya Face” peaked at #82 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, staying on the chart for four weeks. It also peaked at #29 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs chart and #36 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. 

According to Ebony, the song wasn’t meant to be the first single from the album and it was actually targeted for the strip clubs, but it took on a new shape and went to radio.

The follow-up single, “Take Me Back” (featuring Slim and Q from R&B group 112) failed to chart at all and Ebony Eyez later parted ways with her record label. 

After that, she took a break from the music business and nothing much was heard from Ebony Eyez until 2009 when she released a mixtape on the Datpiff website called “Nice Girlz Finish Last.”

These days (according to research), it appears as if Ebony Eyez is still active with her music career, releasing songs on her ReverbNation page and is also the mother of a young daughter.

To see Ebony Eyez’s ReverbNation page, go to:
https://www.reverbnation.com/ebonyeyez

To follow Ebony Eyez on Instagram, go to:
https://www.instagram.com/ebonyeyezstl/?hl=en

To see a video for “In Ya Face,” go to:

To see a video for “Take Me Back” (featuring Slim and Q from 112), go to:

The Real Roxanne Roxanne's On A Roll (Remix Post)

 

[from her self-titled 1988 album]

Extended Version

Deep House Mix Version

Hip Dub Mix Version

Deep Dub Mix Version

The Michigan Man

The Michigan Man was a hip-hop rapper from the ’90s. Not much information is given about him, but he was signed to Life Records.

In 1993, he released the single “Everybody Laugh, Huh, Huh, Huh, Huh” which didn’t appear to make the Billboard charts at all.

After that, it seems as if the Michigan Man has faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from him since.

[There are no videos available for this entry]

3 Grand

3 Grand was a hip-hop/rap trio from the ’90s. Not much information is given about them, but they were first signed to MCA Records.

In 1991, the trio released their debut album “3 The Hard Way.” It’s unknown how or if the album made the charts at all.

The only single from the album to chart was “Girls” which managed to peak at #93 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 3 weeks.

In 1993, 3 Grand released their sophomore album “3 Bad Brothers” on 3 Bad Records. The album didn’t appear to make the Billboard charts at all.

The singles “Daisy Dukes!” and “Buck Wild” failed to make the charts at all. After that, it seems as if 3 Grand faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from them since the ’90s.

To see a fan-made video for “Girls,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIhw-sXiVo

To see a fan-made video for “Daisy Dukes,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mljXVx3v-U4

[Updated on 04\19\2016]

Southsyde B.O.I.Z.

The Southsyde B.O.I.Z. were a hip-hop/rap music duo from the ’90s. Not much information is given about them, but  B.O.I.Z. stood for Beats Originated In the ‘Zon (meaning Arizona).

In 1996, the duo released the single “Get Ready, Here It Comes (It’s the Choo Choo)” which peaked at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles, #43 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #62 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

After that, nothing much was heard from the Southsyde B.O.I.Z. and they appear to have faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for “Get Ready, Here It Comes (It’s the Choo Choo),” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBj1mdXDFhY

[Updated on 04\19\2016]

Sesh

Sesh (short for Strength Enforcing Serious Harm from the Bronx, New York) was a hip-hop/rap trio that consisted of Sigga, Lamp and Sgt. Ore.

In 1996, they released the single “Definition: Sesh” on their own record label Sesh Records. It’s unknown how or if the single made the charts.

Despite that, the single gained the trio some recognition and they performed at venues such as the B-Boy Summit in San Diego, California, Hoodstock in Miami, Florida and the annual Rock Steady Anniversary in New York City. They even traveled to Europe to get fans overseas.

In 1998, Sesh released their only album “4535” on J-Bird Records. It’s unknown how or if the album made the charts at all.

After that, it seems as if Sesh has faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from the trio since.

To see a fan-made video for “Definition: Sesh,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cx7Zqhbi8k

Big Lady K

Big Lady K (born Rosa Lee Chambers in Riverside, California) was a female hip-hop rapper from the late ’80s/early ’90s.

She got her start in the music business through hip-hop promoter Cliff Richey Jr. who helped her get her name heard around town through booking shows, promotions and other various events.

At the time, Big Lady K was attending La Sierra High School in Riverdale along with future hip-hop artist Robert “ODM” Gutierrez.

While attending high school, she introduced Robert to Cliff who teamed him up with two other local hip-hop artists who later formed music group Lighter Shade of Brown.

Big Lady K’s exposure landed her a record deal with Priority Records in 1988. During that same year, she released her debut single “Don’t Get Me Started.”

In 1989, Big Lady K released her second single “Ffun” which managed to peak at #85 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks.

A year later, she released her only album “Bigger Than Life.” It’s unknown how or if it charted, but it received moderate reviews.

Big Lady K’s third single “Smiling Faces” didn’t make any impact on the charts and after that, it seems as if she has faded into obscurity. Her whereabouts are unknown.

To see the music video for “Ffun,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y4ObAhjaX0

To see a fan-made video for “Don’t Get Me Started,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Xt1746q3Q

To see a fan-made video for “Smiling Faces,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OsyYF69ygU