Introduction
Rashawnna Guy (born January 3, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her guest appearances on Ludacris's singles "What's Your Fantasy" in 2000 and "Stand Up" in 2003; the latter of which peaked the Billboard Hot 100. She signed to his Disturbing tha Peace label, an imprint of Def Jam South to release her debut studio album, Worth tha Weight (2004) and its follow up, Block Music (2006). The albums spawned the respective singles "Shake Dat Shit" (featuring Ludacris) and "Gettin' Some".
Guy is also a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate, who released their only studio album, Changing the Game in 1999. She is the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy, and became known for her sexually explicit image and lyrics.
Career
Before she recorded her first album, Shawnna was featured on the remix to the song "Loverboy" by Mariah Carey for the album and movie Glitter. She was featured in the video along with Ludacris, Da Brat, and Twenty II.
She released two albums, Worth tha Weight (2004) which produced the singles "Shake Dat Shit" and "Weight a Minute", and Block Music (2006). Before Block Music was released she released an "official prelude", Block Music: The Mixtape, with Clinton Sparks.
She was also a playable in the video game Def Jam Fight For NY in 2004.
Discography
- Worth tha Weight (2004)
- Block Music (2006)