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'''Rapsody''' (born '''Marlanna Evans''' on January 21) is an American [[ |
'''Rapsody''' (born '''Marlanna Evans''' on January 21) is an American [[singer]] [[rapper]] from [[Snow Hill, North Carolina]]. |
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==Career== |
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Revision as of 13:47, 30 October 2016
Rapsody | |
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 Rapsody in 2014. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marlanna Evans |
| Also known as | Rapdiddy[1] |
| Born | January 21 |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper Singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | , Roc Nation Diamond Lane Music group |
| Website | iamrapsody.com |
Rapsody (born Marlanna Evans on January 21) is an American singer rapper from Snow Hill, North Carolina.
Career
Rapsody began her career as a member of the North Carolina-based hip-hop group, Kooley High.[2][3] She launched her solo career in 2008 after signing with 9th Wonder's It's A Wonderful World Music Group. Her first significant career breakthrough came with the release of her Debut Album mixtape Return of the B-Girl on December 7, 2010. Return of the B-Girl marked her first work with legendary hip-hop producer, DJ Premier, and featured guests such as Mac Miller and Big Daddy Kane. She continued to build acclaim with the release of her next mixtape, Thank H.E.R. Now which showcased her storytelling abilities as she drew from personal life experiences and featured her work with a variety of critically acclaimed acts such as Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Raekwon, Jean Grae, Murs, and Big K.R.I.T..
Her next project, For Everything was released on November 15, 2011 and showcased her work with both newly acclaimed and established acts such as Kendrick Lamar and Freeway and a number of the tracks were featured in XXL magazine's "Bangers" section.[4][5] In May 2011, Rapsody joined Mac Miller on his Incredibly Dope Tour for 15 dates.[6] In late 2011, she toured with Phonte and 9th Wonder as a part of the Phonte & 9th Wonder Tour.[7]
On July 16, 2016, it was announced that Rapsody was signed to Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation.[8][9]
Style and philosophy
Rapsody is known for her intricate rhyme patterns, metaphors, and wordplay. She cites Jay-Z, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and MC Lyte as the biggest influences on her music. Her production is primarily handled by The Soul Council, which is the team of in-house producers at It's A Wonderful World Music Group. The producers that comprise The Soul Council are E. Jones, Fatin "10" Horton, Ka$h Don't Make Beats, AMP, Eric G., and Khrysis. Rapsody's philosophy is "Culture Over Everything," referring to the culture of hip-hop music. She describes this phrase in an interview with Vibe Magazine where she says, "To me, it’s about culture moreso than money or anything. I make music for the people of the culture we’re in; that comes first. If you touch the people first, the rest just falls into place. That’s what it means to me, just preserving and respecting the culture." [10][11]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |
| The Idea of Beautiful |
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Albums & Mixtapes
- Rapsody Replay (2009)
- Return of the B-Girl (2010)
- Thank H.E.R. Now (2011)
- For Everything (2012)
- She Got Game (2013)
Independent Albums
- The Black Mamba (2012)
- Beauty and the Beast (2014)
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Black Swan" | 2011 | Statik Selektah, Nitty Scott, MC | Population Control |
| "Shorty Left" | 2012 | Buckshot, 9th Wonder | The Solution |
| "Get Together" | Murs, 9th Wonder | The Final Adventure | |
| "Same Shit" | 2013 | Oh No, Psalm One | Disrupted Ads |
| "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" | 2015 | Kendrick Lamar | To Pimp a Butterfly |
| "Stop Play Rewind" | Add-2 | Prey for the Poor | |
| "Kool Aid" | Add-2, Sam Trump | ||
| "Every Ghetto" | Talib Kweli, 9th Wonder | Indie 500 | |
| "Walk Like a God" | Murs, 9th Wonder, Propaganda | Brighter Daze | |
| "Without You" | 2016 | Anderson .Paak | Malibu |
| "Far Gone" | Musiq Soulchild | Life on Earth |
References
- ^ Aguilar, Andrea. ""LOVE AND HIP HOP" – INTERVIEW WITH RAPPER RAPSODY". beautifulstruggles.com. Beautiful Struggles. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
- ^ "Rapsody Bio | Rapsody Career". MTV. 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer. "Raleigh hip-hop six-piece Kooley High hits the big screen". Independent Weekly. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ "Rapsody ft. Kendrick Lamar "Rock The Bells"". Archived from the original on November 19, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
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- ^ Paine, Jake (April 18, 2011). "Mac Miller Adds More Incredibly Dope Tour Dates, Rapsody Joins As Opener". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ Paine, Jake (September 19, 2011). "Foreign Exchange Continues Tour, With Phonte & 9th Wonder Dates Added". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ Williams, Houston. "Roc Nation Signs Rapsody, Announced Deal At Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest". Allhiphop.com. Allhiphop. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ "RAPSODY SIGNS TO ROC NATION". the source.com. The Northstar Group. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
{{cite web}}:|first1=missing|last1=(help) - ^ "Watch Your Throne! Rapsody Discusses Becoming The Female Jay-Z And What To Expect From 'Thank H.E.R. Now'". Vibe. May 25, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ "OK-Tho.com's Top 25 Artists of 2013" http://www.ok-tho.com/2014/01/top-of-year-deans-list-top-25-artists.html
External links
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