Shunda K
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Lashunda Nicole Flowers, better known as Shunda K, is an American
MC whose songs are noted both for their use of spiritual and sexually explicit lyrics.
self-released their first official release, the Yo EP, in 2006.
They "made a splash" at SXSW in 2007 and that year toured alongside CSS and The Gossip
. The group signed with Domino Records in 2007, and the label released an EP and full-length record by the band in 2008, which included a track produced by Basement Jaxx
.
Shon B left in 2008, soon after the group was signed, leaving Shunda and Jwl to tour as Yo Majesty
. However, during January 2009 Shunda K was forced to finish the Yo Majesty
tour solo as Jwl B was incarcerated as she assaulted a family member. When Jwl B was released, Domino forced Shunda to tour with her, so Shunda left the group and pursued solo interests.
on her I Feel Cream
, collaborating on the track and starring in the music video for Billionaire, and released a series of EPs with French producer Flore and Damp Heat all the while steadily working on her album which is set for release under Fanatic Records on January 11, 2011. She began 2010 by touring in Australia, performing at the roving Big Day Out
festival, headlining club gigs and opening shows for friend Peaches.
Shunda's first maxi-single off her new album "The Most Wanted" was released on July 27, 2010 and is called "Here I Am To Save The World". It was co-producedby french Electronic dance music
producer Electrosexual
and Chicago based label owner Chrissy Murderbot" It features remixes of the album version by several up and coming producers.
The second maxi-single from "The Most Wanted" is "I'm Da Best" and was released on October 25, 2010. The song is the reunion on record with original Yo! Majesty member Shon B, notable for the fact that it was Shunda K and Shon B that appear on the original version of "Club Action" that brought Yo! Majesty its initial round of attention. The maxi-single again features multiple remixes by many new producers from around the world.
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MC whose songs are noted both for their use of spiritual and sexually explicit lyrics.
Yo Majesty 1998 - 2009
Shunda K started her career with Shon B as a duo named Yeah Majesty before they were rounded out circa 2001 by gospel-raised vocalist Jwl B. They started collaborating with London-based electronica duo HardfeelingsUK (David Alexander and Richard Winstanley), who supplied the newly named Yo! Majesty with their electro-rap club beats, in 2002. Once they established a name for themselves on the underground club circuit, both in the US and the UK, Yo MajestyYo Majesty
Yo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
self-released their first official release, the Yo EP, in 2006.
They "made a splash" at SXSW in 2007 and that year toured alongside CSS and The Gossip
The Gossip
Gossip is a three-piece American indie rock band formed in 1999. The band consists of singer Beth Ditto, guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie. After releasing several recordings, the band broke through with their 2006 studio album, Standing in the Way of Control . A follow-up, Music for...
. The group signed with Domino Records in 2007, and the label released an EP and full-length record by the band in 2008, which included a track produced by Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
.
Shon B left in 2008, soon after the group was signed, leaving Shunda and Jwl to tour as Yo Majesty
Yo Majesty
Yo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
. However, during January 2009 Shunda K was forced to finish the Yo Majesty
Yo Majesty
Yo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
tour solo as Jwl B was incarcerated as she assaulted a family member. When Jwl B was released, Domino forced Shunda to tour with her, so Shunda left the group and pursued solo interests.
Solo career
After leaving Yo Majesty, Shunda has gone on to work with PeachesPeaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
on her I Feel Cream
I Feel Cream
I Feel Cream is the fifth album by Canadian recording artist Peaches. It was released May 4, 2009 in Europe and May 5, 2009 in North America by XL Recordings. The album was produced by Simian Mobile Disco, as well as Soulwax, Digitalism, Shapemod and Drums of Death.-Critical reception:I Feel Cream...
, collaborating on the track and starring in the music video for Billionaire, and released a series of EPs with French producer Flore and Damp Heat all the while steadily working on her album which is set for release under Fanatic Records on January 11, 2011. She began 2010 by touring in Australia, performing at the roving Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
festival, headlining club gigs and opening shows for friend Peaches.
Shunda's first maxi-single off her new album "The Most Wanted" was released on July 27, 2010 and is called "Here I Am To Save The World". It was co-producedby french Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
producer Electrosexual
Electrosexual
Electrosexual is a French electronic musician, composer, performer, record producer and Music video director living in Berlin.His passion for early electronic engines and primitive sounds from Analog synthesizer inspired his creativity mingling of rough masculine basses with an uptempo rhythm. He...
and Chicago based label owner Chrissy Murderbot" It features remixes of the album version by several up and coming producers.
The second maxi-single from "The Most Wanted" is "I'm Da Best" and was released on October 25, 2010. The song is the reunion on record with original Yo! Majesty member Shon B, notable for the fact that it was Shunda K and Shon B that appear on the original version of "Club Action" that brought Yo! Majesty its initial round of attention. The maxi-single again features multiple remixes by many new producers from around the world.
Maxi-Singles
- "Here I Am To Save The World" (2010, Fanatic Records)
- "I'm Da Best" (2010, Fanatic Records)
Albums
- Futuristically Speaking...Never Be Afraid (2008, as Yo MajestyYo MajestyYo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
) (Domino Records) - The Most Wanted (2011, as Shunda K)(Fanatic Records)
Collaborations
- Shunda K (Yo MajestyYo MajestyYo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
) and ElectrosexualElectrosexualElectrosexual is a French electronic musician, composer, performer, record producer and Music video director living in Berlin.His passion for early electronic engines and primitive sounds from Analog synthesizer inspired his creativity mingling of rough masculine basses with an uptempo rhythm. He...
collaborated on the track "Screaming And Crying" alongside Scream Club and Mz Sunday Luv which features on Electrosexual latest 12" vinyl "Break You Nice/Screaming And Crying". - Shunda K (Yo MajestyYo MajestyYo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
) and PeachesPeaches (musician)Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
collaborated on the track "Billionaire" which features on PeachesPeaches (musician)Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
' latest album "I Feel Cream". - Shunda K and Flore worked together on each others album with Flore's album "Raw" also due out in 2010. Two singles have been released preceding the album, both featuring Shunda K's vocals.
- Shunda K and Damp Heat released an EP together to round out 2009.
- Yo MajestyYo MajestyYo! Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by UK-based electro group HardfeelingsUK.Yo! Majesty was mentioned as one of the 'Top 11 new bands of 2008' by NME magazine as well as one of the '25 Most Exciting Bands In America'.-Biography:Yo!...
and Neon Neon worked on the track "Sweat Shop" for their album "Stainless Style".