Ms. Jade
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Ms. Jade is a notable black rapper from Philadelphia. She also did a collaboration with the rapper Missy Elliott in her So Addictive. Her debut album is Girl Interrupted.
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[edit] About
[edit] Early Life
Rapper Ms. Jade or (Chevon Young) was born on august 3, 1979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At a young age, Jade loved listening to Pat Benatar and Janet Jackson. She performed their songs on stage during talent shows at her school. At her teen years, Ms. Jade turned to the works of MC Lyte and Queen Latifah. Just before graduating high school in 1997 she was highly influenced by the songs of Foxy Brown, Mase and Notorious B.I.G..
[edit] Early Career
Her break came when she met Terrance Glasgow from 215 Entertainment. Glasgow introduced her to Missy Elliot. Missy believed in Ms. Jade and called Timbaland. She signed in with Timbaland’s Beat Club Records. In 2002, Jade released her debut album, Girl Interrupted. At this moment, the young rapper is recording at the studio for her up coming self-titled album due on 2008.
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Girl Interrupted | 12 | 51 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No tours for this artist.
[edit] Announcements
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 November 05, 2002 Interscope |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Big Head | Interscope | Girl Interrupted |
| 2002 | Ching Ching | Fat Beats Interscope | Girl Interrupted |
| 2002 | Feel the Girl | Fat Beats Interscope | Girl Interrupted |
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[edit] Trivia
- She geaduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, PA.
- She made a guest appearance on Missy Elliott's album Miss E..
[edit] Reviews
Ms. Jade is different from other female rappers. She kills the singles effortlessly. Ms. Jade’s voice attracts your attention on every tack with her voice. She is a crossbreed of Eve and Foxy. -Mimi 01:06, 4 May 2007 (PST)
