LoLa Monroe

Fershgenet Melaku, better known as LoLa Monroe and previously known as Angel Melaku, is an American rapper, model and actress.

LoLa Monroe
Birth nameFershgenet Melaku
Born (1986-10-23) October 23, 1986[1]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
OriginWashington, DC, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, model, actress
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsBlue Rose Entertainment (current), Taylor Gang (former)
Associated actsWiz Khalifa, Trina, Juicy J, Los, Kid Ink, Chevy Woods, Lil Boosie, Mark Battles, Blasco Says

Early life

Melaku was born in Addis Ababa and raised in Washington D.C. She is of Ethiopian descent.[2][3][4] She began writing poems and songs at the age of 12.[5]

Career

Monroe made her acting debut in the Wendy Williams biopic Queen of Media and later acted in Crazy like a Fox. She began modeling and appearing in music videos for various artists such as Kanye West and Trey Songz.[6] She later became LoLa Monroe in 2007; "Monroe" is a reference to the actress, model, film producer and singer Marilyn Monroe.[7]

In June 2009, Monroe released her first mixtape, Boss Bitch's World. Her second mixtape, The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation, was issued in October. She also released her collaboration mixtape Untouchables later the same year.[8]

In September 2010, Monroe released her mixtape's first single, "Overtime". A video for the song was also recorded and premiered on 106 & Park. In December 2010, LoLa released her fourth mixtape, Batteries Not Included.[9]

Monroe was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[10]

In October 2011, Monroe was announced as Taylor Gang's first lady, and signed to the label. Her first mixtape to be released under the label was Lipstick & Pistols. After many push backs, the mixtape released on October 23, 2013.

On September 4, 2013 she released her debut single "B.B. (Boss Bitch)" featuring Chevy Woods and Juicy J, produced by Sledgren and supposed to be on her debut album. Then on September 19, she along with producer Cardo left Taylor Gang and dismissed their affiliation with the label.[11] LoLa Monroe later confirmed that she had never signed to the label in the first place.[12]

Artists who have influenced her musical style include Jay-Z, MC Lyte, Trina, Salt-n-Pepa, Lauryn Hill and Tupac Shakur.[5]

Personal life

On December 25, 2012, Monroe announced that she and rapper King Los were expecting their first child together.[13] She gave birth to a boy named Brixton Royal Coleman on March 12, 2013.[14][15]

Discography

Mixtapes

  • Boss Bitch's World (2009)
  • The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation (2009)
  • Untouchables (with Lil Boosie) (2009)
  • Batteries Not Included (2010)
  • Lipstick & Pistols (2013)
  • Boss Bitch's World 2 (2013)

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"Diva's Gettin' Money"
(featuring Beyoncé)
2009 Boss Bitch's World
"Overtime"
(featuring Trina)
2010 Batteries Not Included
"Darling"
(featuring Wiz Khalifa)
2012 N/A
"Dark Red Lipstick"
(featuring Azealia Banks)
Lipstick & Pistols
"Don't Wake Me"
"B.B. (Boss Bitch)"
(featuring Chevy Woods & Juicy J)
2013 N/A
"Band Up" Lipstick & Pistols
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Get Ya Haters Up" 2010 King Los Shooter
"King Los" 2011 The Crown Aint Safe
"Balance Is Good" 2015 God, Money, War
"Shine" 2012 Chevy Woods, Wiz Khalifa Gang Land
"Transit" Chevy Woods
"The Code" Wiz Khalifa Taylor Allderdice
"Lick It (U Nasty)" Kid Ink Up & Away
"Bonnie & Clyde/Louis Gucci Fendi" Los 2010
"Rain" Dew Baby Dew Jack City
"Actin Up" (Remix) Trina, 3D Na'Tee N/A
"Like Mine" Berner, Wiz Khalifa Urban Farmer
"Initiation" Wiz Khalifa O.N.I.F.C.
"All Gold All Girls" (Remix)[16] 2013 Cassie, Trina N/A
"But You Playin" 2014 Los, Mario Zero Gravity II
"Thug Love" 2015 Kevin McCall, Constantine RnG Muzic

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2009 Before I Self Destruct Mona Direct-to-video DVD
2010 Crazy Like a Fox Angelique Dubois Direct-to-video DVD
2010 Video Girl Jessica Full-length film
2017 The Platinum Life Herself Main cast

References

  1. "Lola Monroe". HotNewHipHop.
  2. "Lola Monroe Welcomes Baby Boy". BET.com.
  3. "HerStory". TheeOfficialLoLaMonroe. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  4. "HerStory". Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  5. "Lola Monroe: A Triple Threat That is Going to Go Far". Up and Coming Magazine online. Archived from the original on 2012-06-23. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  6. "Hip-Hop's Top 10 Video Vixens Of The Last Decade". August 18, 2010.
  7. Lola Monroe. Dmvlife.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
  8. Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – Dj Fletch, Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – The Untouchables Hosted by Dj Fletch // Free Mixtape @. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
  9. LoLa Monroe – Batteries Not Included Hosted by DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
  10. Chris Brown Leads BET Awards 2011 Nominations. Rap-Up.com (2011-05-17). Retrieved on 2012-05-21.
  11. Rys, Dan. "LoLa Monroe And Cardo Are No Longer Affiliated With Taylor Gang - XXL". XXL Mag.
  12. Steiner, B. J. "LoLa Monroe Confirms She Was Never Signed To Taylor Gang - XXL". XXL Mag.
  13. Dot, B. (December 26, 2012). "Los & Lola Monore Expecting Baby". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  14. "Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX".
  15. "Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX".
  16. "New Music: Cassie Ft. Trina x Lola Monroe "All Gold All Girls (Remix)"". Rap Radar.
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