LoLa Monroe
LoLa Monroe | |
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| Monroe performing at Yardfest Monroe performing at Yardfest | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fershgenet Melaku |
| Born | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Origin | Washington, DC, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer-songwriter, model, actress |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Blue Rose Entertainment (current), Taylor Gang (former) |
| Website | theeofficiallolamonroe |
Fershgenet Melaku,[citation needed] better known as LoLa Monroe, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, model and actress.
Early life
Monroe was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in Washington D.C..[1] She is of mixed Trinidadian and Ethiopian descent.[1][2]
She began writing poems and songs at the age of 12.[3]
Career
Monroe made her acting debut in the Wendy Williams biopic Queen of Media and later acted in Crazy like a Fox. She began modeling and appearing in music videos for various artists. She later became LoLa Monroe in 2007; "Monroe" is a reference to the actress, model, film producer and singer Marilyn Monroe.[4]
In June 2009, Monroe released her first mixtape, Boss Bitch's World. Her second mixtape, The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation, was issued in October. She also released her collaboration mixtape Untouchables later the same year.[5]
In September 2010, Monroe released her mixtape's first single, "Overtime". A video for the song was also recorded and premiered on 106 & Park. In December 2010, LoLa released her fourth mixtape, Batteries Not Included.[6]
Monroe was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[7]
In October 2011, Monroe was announced as Taylor Gang's first lady, and signed to the label. Her first mixtape to be released under the label was Lipstick & Pistols. After many push backs, the mixtape released on October 23, 2013.
In September 4, 2013 she released her debut single "B.B. (Boss Bitch)" featuring Chevy Woods and Juicy J, produced by Sledgren and supposed to be on her debut album. Then on September 19, she along with producer Cardo left Taylor Gang and dismissed their affiliation with the label.[8] LoLa Monroe later confirmed that she had never signed to the label in the first place.[9]
Artists who have influenced her musical style include Jay-Z, Tupac Shakur, MC Lyte, Salt-n-Pepa, Trina and Lauryn Hill.[3]
Personal life
On December 25, 2012, Monroe announced that she and Bad Boy rapper Los were expecting their first child together.[10] She gave birth to a baby boy named Brixton Royal Coleman on March 12, 2013.[11][12]
Discography
- Albums
- 2014: TBA
- Mixtapes
- 2009: Boss Bitch's World
- 2009: The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation
- 2009: Untouchables (with Lil' Boosie)
- 2010: Batteries Not Included
- 2013: Lipstick & Pistols
- Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||||||||||
| "Overtime" (featuring Trina) |
2010 | — | — | — | Batteries Not Included | ||||||||
| "Darling" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) |
2012 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "Dark Red Lipstick" (featuring Azealia Banks) |
— | — | — | Lipstick & Pistols | |||||||||
| "Don't Wake Me" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "B.B. (Boss Bitch)" (featuring Chevy Woods & Juicy J) |
2013 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Get Ya Haters Up" | 2010 | Los | Shooter |
| "King Los" | 2011 | The Crown Aint Safe | |
| "Shine" | 2012 | Chevy Woods, Wiz Khalifa | Gang Land |
| "Transit" | Chevy Woods | ||
| "The Code" | Wiz Khalifa | Taylor Allderdice | |
| "Lick It (U Nasty)" | Kid Ink | Up & Away | |
| "Bonnie & Clyde" | Los | — | |
| "Rain" | Dew Baby | Dew Jack City | |
| "Actin Up" (Remix) | Trina, 3D Na'Tee | — | |
| "Like Mine" | Berner, Wiz Khalifa | Urban Farmer | |
| "Initiation" | Wiz Khalifa | O.N.I.F.C. | |
| "All Gold All Girls" (Remix)[13] | 2013 | Cassie, Trina | — |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Before I Self Destruct | Mona | Direct-to-video DVD |
| 2010 | Crazy Like a Fox | Pier Angeli | Direct-to-video DVD |
| 2010 | Video Girl | Jessica | Full-length film |
References
- ^ a b "HerStory". TheeOfficialLoLaMonroe. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Perez, Noreen. "Lola Monroe's No Stranger". Full Blast Magazine. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Lola Monroe: A Triple Threat That is Going to Go Far". Up and Coming Magazine online.
- ^ Lola Monroe. Dmvlife.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
- ^ Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – Dj Fletch, Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – The Untouchables Hosted by Dj Fletch // Free Mixtape @. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
- ^ LoLa Monroe – Batteries Not Included Hosted by DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
- ^ Chris Brown Leads BET Awards 2011 Nominations. Rap-Up.com (2011-05-17). Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
- ^ LoLa Monroe And Cardo Are No Longer Affiliated With Taylor Gang - XXL
- ^ LoLa Monroe Confirms She Was Never Signed To Taylor Gang - XXL
- ^ Dot, B. (December 26, 2012). "Los & Lola Monore Expecting Baby". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
- ^ Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
- ^ Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
- ^ New Music: Cassie Ft. Trina x Lola Monroe “All Gold All Girls (Remix)” | Rap Radar
External links
- LoLa Monroe at IMDb
- Living people
- Actresses from Washington, D.C.
- American actresses
- American female models
- American female rappers
- American film actresses
- American people of Ethiopian descent
- American rappers of Trinidad and Tobago descent
- East Coast hip hop musicians
- Ethiopian emigrants to the United States
- Hip hop models
- Rappers from Washington, D.C.