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Mia X

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Mia X

Mia Young (born January 9, 1970), better known by her stage name Mia X, is an American rapper and songwriter from New Orleans. She enjoyed success in the local "bounce" scene of the early 1990s. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label No Limit Records. She is known for collaborations with several No Limit Records artists, including Master P and Silkk the Shocker on the seminal albums, Ice Cream Man, Ghetto D and Charge It 2 Da Game.

Infobox

Also known as
The Mother of Southern Rap, Mama Mia
Born
Mia Young (1970-01-09) January 9, 1970 (age 55)New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Hip hop
Occupations
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Years active
1984–1999 2008–present
Labels
Mama Mia Muzik XLP Distribution (current) No Limit Priority EMI (former)

Tables

· Filmography
1997
Role(s)
Kasey
Notes
Supporting role
1998
Role(s)
Nicey
Notes
Supporting role
Role(s)
Lola Mae
Notes
Supporting role
1999
Role(s)
Police Secretary
Notes
Uncredited role
Role(s)
Heckler #2
Notes
Cameo
2006
Dream Home
Role(s)
April
Notes
Supporting role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1997
I'm Bout It
Kasey
Supporting role
1998
MP Da Last Don
Nicey
Supporting role
I Got the Hook Up
Lola Mae
Supporting role
1999
Hot Boyz
Police Secretary
Uncredited role
Foolish
Heckler
Cameo
2006
Dream Home
April
Supporting role

References

  1. Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
    https://books.google.com/books?id=6mR2DwAAQBAJ&q=%22Mia+X%22+%221970%22&pg=PA455
  2. Billboard
  3. Encyclopedia of rap and hip-hop culture
  4. Spera, Keith (August 15, 1997). "Mia X Puts Her Spin on Poetry of the Street". Times-Picayune.
  5. "Mia X - Struggles With and Beating Cancer (Part 4)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8UBP17jaI
  6. Coyle, Pamela; Perlstein, Michael (June 25, 1999). "Master P's Tactics Rapped in $10 Million Lawsuit; Rivalry Allegedly Extends to Threats". Times-Picayune.
  7. Perlstein, Michael (July 17, 1999). "Dispute over Rap Queen Revs Up; No Limit Hits Foe with Countersuit". Times-Picayune.
  8. Mtv.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160328175846/http://www.mtv.com/artists/mia-x/biography/
  9. The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music
  10. "Recording Industry Association of America"
    https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH
  11. HipHopDX
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110606224639/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10197/title.mia-x-talks-her-hiatus-and-new-music
  12. XXLmag.com
    http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/04/mia-x-been-through-the-storm/
  13. Fox News
    https://www.foxnews.com/story/f-katrina-new-orleans-hip-hop-remembers-the-hurricane
  14. "Mr. Right (feat. Ms. Tasha) - Single by Mia X on iTunes"
    https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-right-feat-ms-tasha/889998996
  15. iTunes
    https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-more-feat-caren-green/1036326786
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