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Khia Chambers (born Khia Shamone Finch on November 8, 1970), better known as Khia, is an American rapper (styles: gangsta rap, Southern rap, and Dirty South), songwriter, and record producer, best known for her 2002 hit single "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)".
Currently, she has an advice column called "Tough Love" in the magazine Hood.
Early life
Finch was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Tampa, Florida. She first wanted to be a musical performer in her early years while attending school talent shows and taking part in parades. After studying tap dance and bartending in a Tampa Bay hot spot, she became acquainted with several DJs and producers from the area which led her to getting a record deal.
Music career
Thug Misses (2002)
In March 2002, Khia released her gold-selling debut album, Thug Misses, and the album's lead single, "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)", became a breakthrough hit, charting at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot 100. The video was edited in order to play on networks such as BET and for radio due to its hardcore explicit lyrics which refer to cunnilingus and anilingus. Because "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" is Khia's only charting solo single to date, she was widely regarded as a one-hit wonder.[1][2] An urban legend was circulated that Khia had been killed by her angry boyfriend, but she publicly appeared to clear the air and blamed her former label for the rumors. Other rumors have included her being HIV positive .[3] The label also posted old mug shots of her from her days in Tampa. Khia was scheduled to release her second album, Street Preacher, in 2003, but it was never released.
Gangstress (2006)
Khia's second album, Gangstress, was released in July 2006 on her own independent record label, Thug Misses Entertainment (or T.M.E. Records). The lead single, "Snatch the Cat Back", received airplay in the Macon, Georgia, helped develop background instrumentals or "beats" for the 2006 project, but all lyrics have been written by the self-proclaimed "Queen of the South" herself. The "Queen of the South" by people's choice is Khia, not Trina who is not respected in the hood.
Nasty Muzik (2008)
Khia has finished working on her third album Nasty Muzik. This will be the follow up to her last album Gangstress. After the release of Gangstress in July Of 2006, Khia went to the studio to start recording for this album. She has since left from being independent from her own label Thug Missses Entertainment to sign with Big Cat Records. Thug Misses Entertainment states, “I am extremely excited about my new deal.”
Nasty Muzik is scheduled for a late spring release. The album’s first single, “What They Do” featuring Gucci Mane will hit airwaves in February.
Discography
Albums
- 2002: Thug Misses
- 2006: Gangstress
- 2008: Nasty Muzik
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK | AUS | IRE | GER | SPA | FIN | EUR | |||
| 2002 | "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" | 42 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 29 | — | — | 10 | Thug Misses |
| "You My Girl" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006 | "Snatch the Cat Back" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gangstress |
| "So Excited" (Janet Jackson featuring Khia) |
90 | 18 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 45 | ||
| 2008 | "What They Do (featuring Gucci Mane)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Nasty Muzik |
Album appeareances
| Year | Song | Album [1] |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "My Neck, My Back" | Dark Angel soundtrack |
| 2004 | "J.O.D.D." (Trick Daddy featuring Khia) | Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets |
| 2005 | "Badesong" (DJ Tomekk featuring Khia and Sido) | Numma Eyns |
| "Imm Club" (DJ Tomekk featuring Khia, G-Style, Mega D and Pain) | ||
| 2006 | "So Excited" (Janet Jackson featuring Khia) | 20 Y.O. |
| 2007 | "What They Do" (Gucci Man featuring Khia) | Trap-a-Thon mixtape |
References
- ^ "Hip Hop's Top 10 One Hit Wonders (10-6)". Def Sounds. July 6 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "When Girl Rappers Attack". AverageBro. August 15 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Khia Alive And Well, Readies New Single". AllHipHop.com. June 25 2002. Retrieved 2006-08-03.
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