Infamous Syndicate

Infamous Syndicate
Background information
Origin	U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1996–1999
Labels	Relativity Records
Past members	Shawnna Teefa

Infamous Syndicate was an American hip hop duo from Chicago, comprising the female rappers Shawnna and Teefa.

History

Rashawnna Guy and Lateefa met at Lateefa's 17th birthday party in 1997.^[1] After scoring local radio play with their demos, they signed with Relativity Records, who released their lone LP, Changing the Game, in 1999. The album rose to #18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #50 on the R&B charts^[2] on the strength of the hit single "Here I Go", which reached #8 on the Hot Rap Singles chart and #63 on the R&B charts.^[3] Relativity dropped the group in 2000, after which Shawnna pursued a solo career; Lateefa worked in radio and as a street poet.

They also contributed to Ami Suzuki's song titled Please stay tuned (featuring Infamous Syndicate) from her album INFINITY EIGHTEEN Vol.2 released in 2000.

The Infamous Syndicate is also a popular rap site.

Discography

• Changing the Game (Relativity Records, 1999)

References