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Mashonda
Birth name Mashonda Tifrere
Also known as Shonda, Problem
Origin New York, United States
Genre(s) R&B, hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1998–present
Label(s) Full Surface/J Records
Associated acts Cassidy
DMX
Swizz Beatz
Website [1] [2] [3]

Mashonda Tifrere-Dean, professionally known just as Mashonda, is an R&B singer signed to Full Surface/J Records, which her then husband of 4 years, Swizz Beatz, has a partnership with. She was born in Massachusetts and raised in Harlem, New York. She is a labelmate of Cassidy (her husband runs the label; Full Surface Records) and is featured in his song "Get No Better" from his 2004 album Split Personality. She is also featured on Fat Joe's song "Listen Baby" from his 2005 album All Or Nothing. She is easily reconized as the voice behind close friend rapper Eve's song "Gotta Man", Jay-Z's "Girls Best Friend", Mya's "Best of Me" featuring Jay-Z and as stated above yet another close friend/labelmate rapper Cassidy's 2004 hit "Get No Better".


It was announced on April 23, 2008 that Mashonda & Swizz Beatz separated after four years of marriage and the two have a son Kaseem Jr. born in December 2007 [4]


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[edit] Music career

In 1998, one of hip-hop's most influential beatmakers, Swizz Beatz, recognized Mashonda's talent and took her under his wing, giving her the opportunity to write hooks for tracks like Eve's "Gotta Man" and Jay-Z's "Girl's Best Friend". He also featured her on hits like Mya's "Best Of Me" and Cassidy's "Get No Better." A full-length album, January Joy, was eventually released; due to poor radio reception to her singles "Blackout" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Back of the Club", however, the album was only released in Japan. The album was scheduled for a 2005 U.S. release, but has since been shelved indefinitely.


Mashonda has stated that she is currently in the studio working on her new CD. Originally titled Back to Business, it has now been changed to The Renovation Series. In an interview that was conducted in June 2008 with urban tabloid Hip Hop Weekly, Mashonda confirmed that the first single from her new EP will be a ballad called "No Panties". The video should be released within the next few months.


[edit] Other Ventures

In a statement released concerning her recent seperation from rapper Swizz Beatz, it was announced that Mashonda would be starting a luxury swimwear line called January Joy Intimates, a new album called The Renovation Series, dropping a new single called "No Panties" off a brand new EP consisting of about 4 to 5 brand new songs in order to build up anticipation for her new album. In addition to all of that, Mashonda is opening an arts based school for children located in her hometown of Harlem. .[1]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • 2005: January Joy [Japan-Only Release]
  • 2008: Back To Business

[edit] Singles

Year Single Chart peak positions Album
U.S. U.S. R&B Rhythmic Top 40
2005 "Back Of Da Club" (featuring The Game) — 86[2] 27 January Joy
"Blackout" (featuring Snoop Dogg) — 96 34

[edit] Guest Appearances

  • 1998: Gotta Man (with Eve)
  • 1999: Girl's Best Friend (with Jay-Z)
  • 2000: Best Of Me (with Mýa featuring Jay-Z)
  • 2001: Be Me (with Eve)
  • 2001: You Could Be Blind (with DMX)
  • 2002: Party In The Rain (with Eve)
  • 2004: Get No Better (with Cassidy)
  • 2005: So Long (with Cassidy featuring Raekwon)
  • 2007: Dance Floor (with Eve)
  • 2007: Take A Trip (with Cassidy)

[edit] References

  1. ^ rapup08.blogspot.com/2008/ 04/swizz-beats-and-mashonda-seperate.html
  2. ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
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