| Origin | U.S. |
|---|---|
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1997–2000 |
| Labels | Relativity Records |
| Past members | Shawnna Teefa |
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Infamous Syndicate was an American hip hop duo from Chicago, comprising the female rappersShawnna and Teefa.
History[edit]
Rashawnna Guy and Lateefa met at Lateefa's 17th birthday party in 1997.[1] After scoring local radio play with their demos, they signed with Relativity Records, who released their lone LP, Changing the Game, in 1999. The album rose to #18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #50 on the R&B charts[2] on the strength of the hit single 'Here I Go', which reached #8 on the Hot Rap Singles chart and #63 on the R&B charts.[3] Relativity dropped the group in 2000, after which Shawnna pursued a solo career; Lateefa worked in radio and as a street poet.
They also contributed to Ami Suzuki's song titled Please stay tuned (featuring Infamous Syndicate) from her album INFINITY EIGHTEEN Vol.2 released in 2000.
The Infamous Syndicate is also a popular rap site.
Discography[edit]
- Changing the Game (Relativity Records, 1999)
References[edit]
- ^Infamous Syndicate at Allmusic
- ^Billboard, Allmusic
- ^Billboard Singles, Allmusic
Infamous SyndicateAlbum: Changing the Game (1999)Notable Songs: “What You Do to Me” “Clock Strikes 12,” “City of Hustlas”Kanye has always been a big supporter of his hometown of Chicago, working with local artists early in his career. One such example is rapper Shawnna when she was in the I nfamous Syndicate. Growing up in the same neighborhood, No I.D. The crew pc mods. Mentored Kanye and Shawnna’s brother, fellow producer Icedrake. Kanye supplied three tracks for the group, creating some of his earliest mainstream work.After the Infamous Syndicate broke up, Kanye continued to work with Shawnna, who had found a new home with Ludacris’ Disturbin’ Tha Peace clique.
Besides producing on her first album, Kanye also originally created the hit song “Gold Digger” for the star. However, Shawnna passed on the track, and the rest is history.