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"My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" became a breakthrough hit, charting at number forty-two on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The video was edited in order to play on networks such as [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] and for radio due to its hardcore explicit lyrics which refer to [[cunnilingus]] and [[anal-oral contact|anilingus]]. The single was also featured on the soundtrack of Fox television hit series "[[Dark Angel]]". The album was certified gold by the RIAA in September 2002 for selling 800,000 copies |
"My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" became a breakthrough hit, charting at number forty-two on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The video was edited in order to play on networks such as [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] and for radio due to its hardcore explicit lyrics which refer to [[cunnilingus]] and [[anal-oral contact|anilingus]]. The single was also featured on the soundtrack of Fox television hit series "[[Dark Angel]]". The album was certified gold by the RIAA in September 2002 for selling 800,000 copies in the U.S. and over 900,000 worldwide. |
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Khia Chambers (born Khia Shamone Finch on November 8 1977,[1] better known as Khia, is an American rapper (styles: Southern rap, and Dirty South), songwriter, and record producer.
Currently, Khia writes an advice column called "Tough Love" in the magazine Hood.
Early life
Khia was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but later moved to 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. Her mother met an untimely death in 2000 from kidney failure.
Music career
2002–2003: Thug Misses
"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. The single was also featured on the soundtrack of Fox television hit series "Dark Angel". The album was certified gold by the RIAA in September 2002 for selling 800,000 copies in the U.S. and over 900,000 worldwide.
2003–2006: Going independent
After years of touring, 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 album was released in a clean and explicit version. She also 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.
It has spawned two singles, "For the Love of Money" and "Snatch the Cat Back".
2007-2008: Nasti Muzik
After signed a contact with Big Cat Records and still with her own label Thug Misses Entertainment, Khia has finished working on her third album entitled "Nasti Muzik". This will be the follow up to her last album Gangstress. The album is scheduled to be released June 18, 2008. Khia states, "My third album will definitely show my growth as an Artist and Producer. I’ve been through a lot and my lyrics will prove it". President of Big Cat Records "Mel Breeden" saying, "Signing Khia to the label was a no-brainer. Everyone knows who she is. She knows how to make a hit and we are happy to have her on board".
The second single will be "Be Yo Lady". "Nasti Muzik" will deliver twenty eight tracks (16 songs) that her fans are anticipating. The album will include collaborations only from Gucci Mane and Maceo. Khia stated that Big Cat Records will take full promotion with her new project with a music video and heavy airplay.
Personal life
Khia spent most of her early years of life living in Tampa, Florida. She used to sing before becoming a rapper. Khia now lives in Dunwoody,GA (Atlanta Suburb), with another residence in Hawaii.
Khia's also was married for eight years but later got a divorce. She has two children.
Discography
- 2002: Thug Misses
- 2006: Gangstress
- 2008: Nasti Muzik
External links
- Khia's record at Intelius.com <http://www.intelius.com/search-summary-out.php?ReportType=1&searchform=>
- Template:MySpace-music
- Khia at AllMusic
- ^ a b Ego Trip's Miss Rap Supreme. "Miss Rap Supreme's contestants". VH1. Retrieved 2008-04-23.