Rasheeda
Rasheeda W. Buckner-Frost (born May 25, 1976), known professionally as Rasheeda (often stylized RaSheeda), is an American rapper, fashion designer, television personality and businesswoman.
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| Born | Rasheeda W. Buckner May 25, 1976[1][2][3] |
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| Years active | 1998[3]–present |
| Home town | Decatur, Georgia[3] |
| Spouse(s) | [4] |
| Children | 2 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | D-Lo Entertainment |
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Music career
Music beginnings
Rasheeda started her music career as a member of the female hip hop trio Da Kaperz, which made a name for itself in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998.[3] In 2000, she launched her solo career.
2001–04: Dirty South & A Ghetto Dream
On March 27, 2001, she released her album Dirty South, through D-Lo & Motown Records. The album featured guest appearances from Pastor Troy, Thugz Nation, Nelly & Re-Re. The album achieved some notoriety, due to the success of her first single "Do It". Dirty South would place Rasheeda firmly in the southern hip-hop genre. Rasheeda further refined her sound with her second album, 2002's A Ghetto Dream, an independent release under her label D-Lo after leaving Motown Records. A Ghetto Dream features faster rhythms, bolder beats, and assistance from Lil' Jon and the Eastside Boyz. In 2004, Rasheeda was featured on Petey Pablo's single "Vibrate" & Nivea's single "You Like It Like That".
2007–09: Dat Type of Gurl & Certified Hot Chick
On June 19, 2007 Rasheeda released her fourth album, Dat Type of Gurl. The album gained much success due to the success of her first single from the album "Got That Good (My Bubble Gum)", originally featured on GA Peach. Rasheeda reprised some of her earlier works from GA Peach, and many of her old tracks were updated with remixes and samples. In 2007, Rasheeda was featured on Mims single "Like This". Around this time, she formed a hip hop/R&B duo Peach Candy with R&B singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss.[5] In the summer of 2009, D-Lo Entertainment partnered with independent record label Block Starz Music to release Rasheeda's debut mixtape Certified.[6][7][8] On August 18, 2009 Rasheeda released her fifth album Certified Hot Chick. She later started releasing her Boss Bitch Music series mixtapes.
2012–present: Boss Chick Music
On June 18, 2012, she released her sixth album Boss Chick Music which was released through Google Play and her label D-Lo Entertainment, and promoted on the tenth season of Bad Girls Club: Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Her first single from the album was entitled "Marry Me" and her second single was "Legs To The Moon", both of which were followed by a music video. In 2013, during the second season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Rasheeda shot a music video for "Hit It From The Back". In 2015, Rasheeda released a new song on the 4th season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta titled, "I Meant It" reporting that the album for the song could be her final release.
Other ventures
Reality television and fashion design
In 2012, Rasheeda landed a spot along with her husband/manager Kirk Frost on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. In 2015, Rasheeda scored a guest role, with the character's name of Scrumptious, on the 3rd episode of Fox's Rosewood.[9] She now has her own make up line, Poiz Cosmetics, and an apparel and accessory website, Imbossy.com. Her store, Pressed Boutique in Phipp's Plaza in Atlanta, opened on June 17, 2015.[10][11]
Personal life
In 1999,[4] at age 23, Rasheeda married Kirk Frost of D-Lo Entertainment, with whom she has two sons.[12][13]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Dirty South (2001)
- A Ghetto Dream (2002)
- GA Peach (2006)
- Dat Type of Gurl (2007)
- Certified Hot Chick (2009)
- Boss Chick Music (2012)
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012–present | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself | Main Cast |
| 2014 | Kandi's Wedding | Herself | Guest appearances |
| 2015 | Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding | Herself | Attendee |
| 2015 | Rosewood | Scrumptious | Guest role |
References
- Rasheeda [@RASHEEDA] (May 25, 2019). "Just a chill Birthday today!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2020 – via Twitter.
- Ragsdale, Amy (March 2, 1988). "It pays to be 'conscientious'". Herald & Review. p. 4. – via Newspapers.com (subscription required)
- Burke, David (August 7, 1998). "Rap at the Ready". Herald & Review. p. 27. – via Newspapers.com (subscription required)
- Rasheeda [@RASHEEDA] (December 18, 2018). "Happy 19 year anniversary @frost117" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2020 – via Twitter.
- Lien, A.T. (August 27, 2012). "Rasheeda Releases "Legs To The Moon" ft. Kandi Burruss [OFFICIAL VIDEO]". Straightfromthea.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Carter, Aleesha (July 9, 2009). "Atlanta's Boss Chick Rasheeda & Block Starz Music Drop New Official Mixtape "Certified"". Thisis50.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Fuller, James (July 27, 2009). "Rasheeda & Block Starz Released Official Mixtape". Globalgrind.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Ames, D.J. (July 28, 2009). "Rasheeda - Certified". DatPiff.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Bellino, Damian (October 9, 2015). "Rasheeda Made a Stunning Acting Debut as "Scrumptious" on Rosewood Proving She Can Do It All". VH1. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- "ImBossy.com - Home". Imbossy.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "Rasheeda's x Imbossy.com". Yourstylepal.com. March 25, 2013. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Barnett, Vanessa (August 22, 2013). "Rasheeda and Kirk Frost Welcome a Baby Boy!". HipHollywood.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- Exton, Emily (August 21, 2013). "It's Time Love And Hip Hop Atlanta Star Rasheeda Is In Labor". Blog.vh1.com. VH1. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
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