Miss Nana

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Miss Nana
Birth name Tanysha Stokes
Born May 10, 1991 (1991-05-10) (age 17)
Origin Newark, New Jersey
Genre(s) Hip hop
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) LBW Entertainment
Website missnana.com

Miss Nana (formerly Lil' Miss Nana, born Tanysha D. Stokes on May 10, 1991) is a 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 by Bow Wow to join him on his Unleashed Tour in 2003.[citation needed] He also appeared as a host on her album I Got the Hood and invited her to his 19th birthday party. She has released seven albums. She has performed throughout the country with 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, 8Ball & MJG, Chico DeBarge, Keith Murray and Joe Budden.[citation needed] Miss Nana 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.[citation needed]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Mixtapes

  • The Best of Lil' Miss Nana (CD hosted by Big 7) (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • Still Jackin' Beats (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • Still Unsigned (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • The Champ is Here!!! (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • State of the Union Address (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • All Jokes Aside (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • I Got The Hood, Volume 1 (hosted by Bow Wow) (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • I Got The Hood , Volume 2 (hosted by Bow Wow) (Newark Illustrated/LBW)
  • I Declare War (Newark Illustrated/LBW)

[edit] Singles

[edit] External links

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