Mia X
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Birth name | Mia Young |
Also known as | The Mother of Southern Rap, Mama Mia |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | January 9, 1970
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
Years active | 1984–1999, 2008–present |
Labels | Mama Mia Muzik, XLP Distribution (current) No Limit, Priority, EMI (former) |
Associated acts | Master P, Mac, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Magic, Fiend, Donald XL Robertson, C-Murder |
Mia Young (born January 9, 1970), better known by her stage name Mia X, is an American rapper and songwriter.[1] She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label No Limit Records. She has been called the Mother of Southern Gangsta Rap. She is known for collaborations with several No Limit Records artists, including Master P and Silkk the Shocker on the seminal albums, Ice Cream Man, Ghetto D and Charge It 2 Da Game.[2]
Personal life[]
Young was born in the 7th Ward housing projects in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 2006 in a magazine article, her publicist releases a statement of an upcoming cookbook. Before her cookbook she did on online page on instagram #teamwhipdempots. Her cookbook was finally released in 2018.
In the 2010s, Mia X was diagnosed with uterine cancer and beat it. In surgery for the cancer, the surgeons accidentally "tore her cornea off", and that left her with 73% vision in one eye.[3]
Music career[]
Music beginnings[]
Mia X and her career are both New Orleans born and raised. In 1984, she joined a local rap group. In 1992, she released a single titled "Ask Them Niggas", which appeared on her 1993 EP titled Da Payback.
1994–95: TRU, No Limit Records and Good Girl Gone Bad[]
In 1994, Mia X signed to fellow rapper Master P's label No Limit Records as a solo artist and also joined Master P's group at the time, TRU, where she experienced national success.[4] She was the first female rapper to be signed by No Limit Records.[5] On November 21, 1995, Mia X released her debut album titled Good Girl Gone Bad,[5] which failed to chart on any of the Billboard charts.
1997–98: Unlady Like and Mama Drama[]
In 1997, she released her first single from her upcoming second album titled "The Party Don't Stop" featuring her CEO and frequent collaborator at the time Master P and Foxy Brown. On June 24, 1997, Mia X released her second album Unlady Like;,[5] this album peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and No. 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold in October 1997.[6]
On October 27, 1998, Mia X released her third album titled Mama Drama; it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
2008–present: Betty Rocka Locksmith[]
In 2008, she appeared on C-Murder's album Screamin' 4 Vengeance, on tracks titled "Mihita" and "Posted on tha Block (remix)".
On November 29, 2009, during an interview, Mia X discussed her hiatus and comeback, revealing that she is working on a mixtape titled Unladylike Forever and a new album entitled Betty Rocka Locksmith due out in February 2010. She also announced the start up of her label titled MusicLife Recordings and also her ghostwriting for other artist's. [7][8]
On June 13, 2014, Mia X released a new single titled "Mr. Right" featuring artist Ms. Tasha via her label Mama Mia Muzic.[9] On September 1, 2015, Mia X released a new single titled "No More" featuring Caren Green.[10]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Good Girl Gone Bad (1995)
- Unlady Like (1997)
- Mama Drama (1998)
Extended plays[]
- Da Payback (1993)
- Mommie Dearest (1995)
Filmography[]
- Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | I'm Bout It | Kasey | Supporting role |
1998 | MP Da Last Don | Nicey | Supporting role |
I Got the Hook Up | Lola Mae | Supporting role | |
1999 | Hot Boyz | Police Secretary | Uncredited role |
Foolish | Heckler #2 | Cameo | |
2006 | Dream Home | April | Supporting role |
Trivia[]
Her name appears in the lyrics of the Le Tigre song "Hot Topic."[11]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Goldsmith, Melissa Ursula Dawn; Fonseca, Anthony J. (December 1, 2018). Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. p. 455. ISBN 9780313357596 – via Google Books.
- ^ Bynoe, Yvonne (2006). Encyclopedia of rap and hip-hop culture. Greenwood Press. p. 261. ISBN 0-313-33058-1.
- ^ "Mia X - Struggles With and Beating Cancer (Part 4)". YouTube. October 4, 2018. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ "Mia X joins Master P's No Limit Records". Mtv.com. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 264. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- ^ "Recording Industry Association of America". RIAA. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
- ^ "Mia X Talks Her Hiatus And New Music". HipHopDX. November 28, 2009. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Mia X, Been Through the Storm - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ "Mr. Right (feat. Ms. Tasha) - Single by Mia X on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. June 13, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ "No More (feat. Caren Green) - Single by Mia X on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. September 1, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Oler, Tammy (October 31, 2019). "57 Champions of Queer Feminism, All Name-Dropped in One Impossibly Catchy Song". Slate Magazine.
External links[]
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Actresses from New Orleans
- American women rappers
- American female hip hop singers
- American rhythm and blues musicians
- No Limit Records artists
- Rappers from New Orleans
- Southern hip hop musicians
- Gangsta rappers
- Songwriters from Louisiana
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American women musicians
- African-American women rappers
- African-American women singer-songwriters
- 21st-century African-American women
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- 20th-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American women
- Singer-songwriters from Louisiana