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Birth Name:

Khia Chambers

Genres:

Rap & Hip-Hop Music, Gangsta and Hardcore Rap Music, Southern Rap Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Ever seen a five-alarm blaze? It flames high and ferocious, dwarfing everything in sight, but starts with slow methodical smoldering. Khia burned up the music scene with her single "My Neck My Back (Lick It)" rocketing toward number one. But her rock-solid foundation from years of skill-crafting ensures the spark will never die.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, raised in Tampa, FL, Khia has been writing and singing rap, RB, and gospel all her life. She danced tap, African, and was a boisterous cheerleader. She performed at school, in talent shows and parades, and never failed to use her home as a stage when all else failed. Khia breathes to entertain through music.

Khia's hip-hop career sprouted with her ear to the pulse of club trends. She bartended in Tampa's pace-setting Club XS, home to Wild 98.7FM, and the perfect venue for exploring crowd-moving vibes. It didn't hurt that her friends were the top local DJs and producers, and for years she had been writing music for other groups. When Khia's mother met an untimely death in 2000 from kidney failure, it was a wake-up call to focus on herself and present her own talents to the public.

"My Neck My Back" is the first cut on the soundtrack for Fox TV's Dark Angel, sharing the roster with veterans Public Enemy, Q-Tip, MC Lyte, and Samantha Cole. The video, added to BET into medium rotation, set the tone as the ladies summer anthem of the year. Despite the phenomenal success of her first single, Khia was quick to note that Thug Misses was more than just "My Neck My Back."

Khia draws on her performance talents to give a live show unlike any other in today's posture-filled hip-hop world. She doesn't just stand around with her friends, or rely on flashy dancers, sets, and costumes. She brings her own style and passion for the spectacular, and truly leaves her heart on stage.

Khia is officially out of control. Her record barreled up the charts like a heat-seeking missile, but like all longtime pros she remained focused. She continued to write for other artists, because she has a gift and can help folks achieve their musical dreams. She also had her sights set on acting, further expanding her performance arena. Khia has the soul of a superstar; the bonfire can only get bigger.

- Aparna Datta, All Music Guide