Miss Nana

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Miss Nana

Background information
Birth name Tanyshwia D. Stokes
Born May 10, 1991 (age 15)
Origin Newark, New Jersey
Genre(s) Hip Hop, Rap
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) LBW Entertainment
Website MissNana.com

Miss Nana (formerly Lil' Miss Nana, born Tanyshwia D. Stokes on May 10, 1991) is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey.

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[edit] Beginning

Stokes first began rapping when DJ King Shameek, a member of rap group Twin Hype, heard her rapping on her father's voicemail. He later suggested Stokes do a promotion for Wendy Williams' radio show on WBLS. Afterwards, the promo led to other projects such as remixes, appearances in other radio shows across the country.

[edit] Career

Stokes was invited to by Bow Wow to join him on his Unleashed Tour in 2003. He also appeared as a host on her latest album titled I Got The Hood and invited her to his 19th birthday party. She has released seven albums. She has performed throughout the country with major recording artists such as Lil' Jon, Marques Houston, Mario, Amerie, Lil' Kim, Floetry, ATL, 50 Cent, 3LW, Ying Yang Twins, J-Kwon, Rah Digga, Wyclef Jean, 8 Ball MJG, El Chico Debarge, Keith Murray and Joe Budden. In 2004, she performed at a school in Irvington named Chancellor Ave. School. There she gave away free merchandise. Miss Nana recently released a music video for her single Problems In My Hood. The music video was shot in her hometown of Newark and can be seen on her website as well as an upcoming DVD. She is signed to Bow Wow's record label LBW ENT. (L.B. DUB ENT)(http://www.myspace.com/lbwgang LBW Entertainment).

[edit] Appearances

[edit] Mixtapes

Album Cover Album Information
The Best of Lil' Miss Nana (CD Hosted by Big 7)
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
Still Jackin' Beats
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
Still Unsigned
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
The Champ is Here!!!
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
State of the Union Address
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
All Jokes Aside
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
I Got The Hood, Volume 1 (Hosted by Bow Wow)
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
I Got The Hood , Volume 2 (Hosted by Bow Wow)
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A
I Got The Hood , Flows Gone Wild (DVD)
  • Released: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Ent.
  • Singles: N/A

[edit] Discography

[edit] Album

Album Cover Album Information
Lil Red Rhyming Hood
  • Released: 2007
  • U.S. sales: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Entertainment
  • Singles: N/A
Miss Nana
  • Released: 2008
  • U.S. sales: N/A
  • RIAA certification: N/A
  • Label:Newark Illustrated
    LBW Entertainment
  • Singles: N/A

[edit] Facts

  • Stokes' music doesn't contain profanity
  • She has two younger siblings
  • Her father is Big 7, the founder of Newark Illustrated Movement. It connects hip-hop, clothing and community pride in Newark.
  • Bow Wow praised her, calling her the "future of rap".
  • Currently a top artist on radio personality Funkmaster Flex's radio playlist on Hot 97 in New York.
  • Dubbed 'Little Red Rhyming Hood' and 'The Princess of Rap'and 'The Newark Illustrated Mascot'.
  • Attends Newark University High School.
  • Was once called Lil' Miss Nana, but dropped the Lil' from her moniker.
  • She once sold over 20,000 mixtapes in two years.
  • Miss Nana has a team that promotes her called Newark Illustrated.

[edit] External links

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