Khia - “What They Do” Jaguar Skills Remix | UK Selector takes on the Thug Misses
The Song:
When Jaguar Skills took to Khia’s single “What They Do,” he subbed out the stomps and claps for an up-tempo electronic feel, complete with cuts and scratches, for a different kind of club. Jaguar Skills, known for last year’s Hip Hop Odyssey mixtape, spins hip-hop in the UK and mixes regularly for the BBC. A healthy complement to the original, the new beats show the versatility of Khia and Gucci Mane’s vocals on the track. For those unfamiliar with the album version, the song details what happens when good girls get bad from too much liquor and “mix their ‘Goose with Absolut / then they turn to prostitutes.” Released last month, the lead single features production from Khia and it has fed the buzz around her upcoming release Nasti Muzik.
The Background:
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Tampa, Florida, Khia now resides in Atlanta. Khia has been writing and singing rap, R&B and gospel her whole life. Her first brush with the hip-hop club scene began when she bartended at the trend setting club XS in Tampa. The bar was home to Wild 98.7 and served as the venue for the hottest local DJ and club shows. When Khia’s mother passed away in 2000 from kidney failure, Khia used her grief as a catalyst to kick her music career into action. In 2002 Khia wrote, produced, and released her debut album Thug Misses. Distributed by Artemis Records, but with no major label contract deal, Khia found success on her own terms despite not having “Top 40″ radio play or PR team to gain exposure for her album. The now infamous single, “My Neck, My Back,” has sold 100,000 units to date and has been featured on numerous television shows and feature films. In 2005, she released her sophomore album Gangstress, which featured the single “Snatch the Cat Back.” Khia has also been featured on the Janet Jackson’s “So Excited” and Trick Daddy’s “Jodd.” Most recently Khia was featured on VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme and had an ongoing column with Allhiphop.com. Nasti Muzik was produced by Khia, Marlon “Big Cat” Rowe and Melvin “Birdman” Breeden. The album will be released on July 22, 2008.
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