Shamari Fears
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Shamari DeVoe | |
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| Birth name | Shamari Jaqua Fears |
| Born | February 22, 1980 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Labels | Columbia Records, Elektra Records, Darkchild |
| Associated acts | Blaque |
Shamari DeVoe (née Fears; born February 22, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. She is best known as the lead singer in the pop/R&B girl group Blaque.[1] She also starred on season 11 of the reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Early life[]
DeVoe was born on February 22, 1980 in Detroit, Michigan.[2] She graduated from Georgia State University
Career[]
She was discovered by American rapper Lisa Lopes, who mentored Blaque.[3] She formed Blaque with Brandi Williams and Natina Reed. The group made their first appearance in 1997, in the music video for Lil' Kim's "Not Tonight". Their debut album Blaque (1999) sold more than 1.5 million copies and was certified Platinum. Billboard named Blaque as the fourth "Best New Artist" in 1999.[4]
In 2000, DeVoe portrayed a cheerleader named Lava in the comedy film Bring It On.[5]
Blaque went on hiatus until 2007 and eventually split in 2008. Natina Reed died after being hit by a car in 2012.[6][4] DeVoe still performs with fellow group member Brandi Williams.[3]
In November 2018, DeVoe joined the cast of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the show's eleventh season.[2] On 26 September 2019, it was announced that DeVoe would not be returning for the twelfth season. She is working on a collaboration with her husband Ronnie DeVoe called Me & Mari.[7] The duo released a single called "Love Comes Through" on December 7, 2018.[8]
Personal life[]
On March 10, 2006, she married Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The couple have twin boys, Ronald and Roman born in 2017. DeVoe became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in December, 2014.[9]
Discography[]
Album appearances[]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Da Hot S***(Aight) with Bell Biv DeVoe | BBD |
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bring It On | Lava | |
| 2003 | Honey | Herself |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | V.I.P. | Herself | Episode: "Kayus Ex Machina" |
| 2018–2019 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Main cast member (Season 11) |
| 2019 | Watch What Happens: Live | Herself | Episode(s): Kandi Burruss & Shamari DeVoe / Shamari DeVoe & Bevy Smith |
| 2020 | Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta | Herself | Episode: Y'all Are Trying To Please 11 Women |
| 2021 | Genius | Backup Singer #2 | Episode: "Young, Gifted and Black" |
| 2021 | BET Presents: The Encore | Herself | Main cast member
(Season 1) |
Music video appearances[]
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Not Tonight" | Lil' Kim |
| 2001 | "Welcome To Atlanta" | Ludacris |
References[]
- ^ "Forgotten Pop! – This Week – Blaque". 3 August 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Shamari DeVoe". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Real Housewife of Atlanta, Shamari DeVoe". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Cops confirm Natina Reed of Atlanta R&B group Blaque fatally hit by car". ajc. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ "Shamari Fears | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ "Natina Reed, Musician & Star of Bring It On, Dead at 32 | E! Online". archive.is. 2013-01-22. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ "Shamari Devoe: Five things you need to know about the new RHOA star". Monsters and Critics. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ "Shamari DeVoe on Instagram: "As seen on #RHOA, "Love Comes Through" by ~Me & Mari——> Available on December 7th! Let the countdown begin...#MeAndMari •Video @dimeken10…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ Porter, Lauren (February 22, 2017). "New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe And Wife Shamari Are Expecting Their First Child Together". Essence.
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