Smooth (singer)
For other uses, see Smooth (disambiguation).
| Smooth | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Juanita Stokes |
| Also known as | MC Smooth, Needa S. (sometimes stylized as "Needa-S") |
| Born | 1971 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 1990–Present |
| Labels | Jive, Perspective |
| Associated acts | Chris Stokes, Immature, Shanice, Tupac Shakur, Arabian Prince |
Juanita Stokes, currently known as Needa S. (formerly Smooth), (born 1971) is an American singer, rapper[1] and actress. She is the daughter of actress Irene Stokes and younger sister of music executive Chris Stokes.
Music career
In 2013, it was announced she has joined the upcoming BET reality series Hip Hop Sisters which will focus on six female rappers' lives and their attempts to relaunch their careers. Other rappers confirmed to appear are MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Monie Love, Lil Mama, and Yo-Yo.[2]
Personal life
She has a daughter named Earanequa Carter, born in 1990.[3][4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B |
U.S. Heatseekers | ||
| 1990 | Smooth & Legit
|
72 | – |
| 1993 | You Been Played
|
77 | – |
| 1995 | Smooth
|
35 | 17 |
| 1998 | Reality
|
48 | 32 |
| 2003 | What?
|
– | – |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK Singles Chart[5] | |||
| 1990 | "Smooth & Legit" | – | – | 11 | – | Smooth & Legit: The Album |
| "You Gotta Be Real" | – | – | – | – | ||
| "Where Is The Money" | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1993 | "Female Mac" | – | – | – | – | You Been Played |
| "You Been Played" | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1995 | "Mind Blowin'" | 75 | 31 | 7 | 36 | Smooth |
| "Blowin' Up My Pager" | – | – | – | – | ||
| "It's Summertime (Let It Get Into You)" | – | – | – | 46 | ||
| 1996 | "Love Groove (Groove With You)" | – | – | – | 46 | |
| "Undercover Lover" | – | – | – | 41 | ||
| "Love & Happiness" | – | – | – | – | single only | |
| 1998 | "Strawberries" | 49 | 17 | – | – | Reality |
| 2003 | "Sensitive" (featuring Da Brat & Jhené) | – | – | – | – | What? |
| "Baby's Mama (Carrying Your Baby)" (featuring Marques Houston) | – | – | – | – | ||
References
- ↑ "A&M reinforces R&B efforts in deal with Shaquille O'Neal Label". Billboard. February 14, 1998. p. 104. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ↑ "@VIBEVixen» BET Announces 'Hip Hop Sisters' and Jeanette Jenkins Reality Series » Madison Lafayette". Vibevixen.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑
- ↑ "Earanequa Carter - About - Google". Plus.google.com. 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 510. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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