Ms. Melodie
Ms. Melodie | |
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| Years active | 1988–1992 |
| Labels | Jive/RCA Records |
Ms. Melodie, the stage name of Ramona Parker (née Scott; March 21, 1969 – July 17, 2012), was an American emcee. She was associated with KRS-One's group Boogie Down Productions (BDP) and was for a time married to KRS-One.[3] She was described by Vibe as "one of the ladies who could sonically spar with the fellas, spit raw lyrics, rhyme from a female's perspective, and hold their own."[4]
Career
Scott participated in the 1989 "Self Destruction" piece created by the
Hot Rap Singles chart; the music video to its follow-up single "Live on Stage" was a hit on video stations. She appeared in the music video for Queen Latifah's single "Ladies First".[7]
Discography
- Diva (1989)[8]
Personal life
Scott was raised in the
borough of Brooklyn.[6] She was the younger sister of former BDP member Harmony (Harmony, born Pamela (Scott) Pettway went on to sing gospel as a lead vocalist for Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - winning six Grammy awards, the most of any gospel choir).[9]
She was married to KRS One from 1987 to 1992.[3] She had two sons. Scott died on July 17, 2012, at the age of 43 of complications from an undisclosed illness.[10]
References
- ^ Kris Parker, Who Came Home from Life on the Streets to Become Gold Record Rapper KRS-One from People, February 27, 1989
- ^ Discogs: Ms. Melodie from Discogs
- ^ a b Rapper Ms. Melodie has died, Toronto Sun; July 19, 2012
- ^ Emil Wilbecken (November 2003). "Some Things About Mary". Vibe (November 2003 ed.). Vibe Media Group. pp. 38–. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ISBN 9780028645209. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ ISBN 9780879307592. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ISBN 9780415969192. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Diva - Ms. Melodie | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- ^ Scott, Joel (June 8, 1991). "Brother of Ms. Melodie". DNA.
- Daily News. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
External links
- Ms. Melodie at IMDb
- Ms. Melodie at Allmusic
- Ms. Melodie at Find a Grave
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