Mercedes (singer)

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Mercedes
Birth nameRaquel Miller
BornMay 1, 1978
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop, Southern hip hop, R&B, hip hop soul
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active1997–2000
LabelsNo Limit /Priority
Associated actsMaster P, 504 Boyz, Monica, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, Magic, Mac, Mystikal, Michael Owens, Paperman

Raquel Miller (born May 1, 1978), better known by her stage name Mercedes, is an American singer, rapper and R&B recording artist from Detroit, MI. She is best known for being signed to No Limit Records.

Music career[]

1997: Music beginnings, Rear End[]

On May 29, 1999, during an interview Mercedes discussed how she got signed to No Limit, clarifying she was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and was in her second year at Xavier University in New Orleans when No Limit group Kane & Abel saw her perform Shirley Murdock's "As We Lay" in a talent show. Impressed by her performance, the No Limit group invited Mercedes to join them in the studio, where she subsequently met No Limit owner Master P. The label CEO asked her to sing "and I’ve been with them ever since" stated Mercedes.[1] On June 29, 1999, Mercedes would release her debut album entitled Rear End it would be released on Master P's No Limit Records; as was typical for No Limit's releases at the time, the album featured other No Limit performing artists such as Mystikal, Mac, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker and Master P. Rear End was reasonably successful, peaking at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and No. 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. After releasing the album, Mercedes reportedly retired from the music business less than a year later to attend law school.[2]

The singer was included on the soundtrack for The House Bunny with the single 'Better Than a Psychic'.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B
Rear End
  • Released: June 29, 1999
  • Label: No Limit, Priority
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 32 12

Soundtrack albums[]

List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
 US R&B
I'm Bout It
(with Various artists) 		4 1
  • RIAA: Double Platinum

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap
"It's Your Thing"
(featuring Master P) 		1999 71 12 4 Rear End
"N's Ain't Shit"
(featuring Mia X) 		— — —
"I Can Tell"
(with 504 Boyz featuring Jamo) 		2000 — — — Goodfellas and Rear End

As featured artist[]

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap
"I Can Tell"
(504 Boyz featuring Mercedes & Jamo) 		2000 — — — Goodfellas and Rear End

Collaboration singles[]

List of collaboration singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap
"Crazy Bout Ya"
(with Master P featuring Ms. Peaches) 		1999 — — — Only God Can Judge Me & Rear End

References[]

  1. ^ "Mercedes Gets Up-Front On Rear End". MTV News.
  2. ^ allmusic ((( Mercedes > Biography )))
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