Every generation comes to a crossroads where it has to either accept the predictable, and mediocre, or to decide its time for a change....a change for the better, to follow a leader not afraid to push the envelope. The 80s had Prince, the 90s had Missy Elliott, and now for the new millenium comes along Ne' Richa, AKA "LiteShadow". This 22 year old producer/songwriter/rapper has stepped up to take the reigns, with the intention to bring the "entertain" back into "entertainment". With a fresh mixture of bass heavy Hip Hop and electric Funk to make a sound reminiscent of the New Jack Swing wave of the mid 90s, Ne' Richa has added her own flair, bringing the style back full throttle for the year '10. She has not sacrificed a clever lyrical delivery, as she sways from animated, Looney Tunes inspired punch lines, to sincere, philisophical thought, with a staccato flowstyle comparable to the likes of Rakim and Nas. Ne' Richa, nonetheless, reps for the ladies, and she carries the torch well. In an era where its commonplace to sell one's body for 15 minutes of fame, this young artist brings sexy back....through class, a street swag, and a commanding stage presence. A sweet, yet mysterious, personality is only the icing on the cake for this starlet who is promised to take the hearts, and even the minds, of Hip Hop and RnB heads in the very near future.
Began writing at the age of 11...producing at 14. Began Deejaying on 90.5 in Erie when I was 16...I was the "announcement" girl. I would write/produce, then book my own studio time. I'd make copies of my music, and pass it around Central High. Straight out of High School, I had my own radio show on 90.5. Released my mixtape Black Market Singles, and gained a buzz by selling cds EVERYWHERE, The mall, the clubs. Wherever there were people.
Yes. I play live in small clubs in Erie, like Papa Georges and The BayBreeze Lounge. Every Friday I host the Lounge Spot on 90.5FM as DJ Nilla. I've been a DJ for about 6 years now.
Michael Jackson. Sade. Prince. Tupac. TLC. MIssy Elliott. Aaliyah
Fruity Loops 8 (Producer Edition), Sound Forge 9, Yamaha Motif, Acid
My Mind...My Soul....My Heart....and a mic
