About Me
Lil Shug is a sassy, young, redbone from Des Moines, Iowa whos never been one to hold her tongue for anyone. When her oldest brother started his own record label, Launchpad DMI Entertainment, in 1999 she had to snatch the mic and put her two cents in on whatever she felt the need to vent about at that particular time whether you liked it or not.
Lil Shug has been holdin it down as The House of Representatives top female emcee since 1998. For this reason, she has been dubbed The Lady of the House. And just like any lady of the house, she demands respect. With her raw dog lyrics and dynamic tone shes changing the game with every bar she spits, and respect she gets.
Lil Shugs musical influences include Betty Wright, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Destiny Child and TLC. When you look at Lil Shug, you see a young woman who exudes confidence and self-awareness. She projects these attributes through her music and song writing. She can show you the many sides of the complex woman without being exploited or compromising her womanhood.
This beautiful, charismatic, young talent is guaranteed to win you over with her stage presence. She captivates crowds with her laid back demeanor and hard core vocals, leaving them saying Oh no she didnt. or You go girl!
Lil Shug has become a hometown favorite by performing with headliners such as Nelly, Chingy, Naughty By Nature, Juvenile, D4L, Ying Yang Twins, The Clipse, Too Short, Jada Kiss, Lil Flip, Trina, 3-6 Mafia, Black Rob, Nappy Roots, Miracle, Bizzy Bone, Coo Coo Cal, Twista, Bubba Sparks, Next, Syllk, 112, Men at Large, R&B legends The Isley Brothers, Funk legends George Clinton and the Funkadelics, Blues legend Lonnie Brooks and pop legends KC and the Sunshine Band and Jay and the Americans. She also toured with the J.E.L (Just Eliminate Lies) Organization and performed at many events throughout the Iowa Caucus for former Vice President Al Gore during his Presidential campaign. Not to mention many performances at State Fairs, Six, Flags, the Mega Mall in Minnesota, colleges, parades and showcases throughout the Midwest. Her experiences have made this young lady a veteran and a local celebrity.
After years of honing her skills Lil Shug is ready to take it to the next level. You can only do so many concerts and sign so many autographs before you want to be a headliner yourself. Countless appearances on mixtapes throughout the nation and two House of Representatives compilations have prepared Lil Shug for her own solo album. The album "Big Thangs...Lil Packages" is due to be released in January 2007. Keep looking up, soon you will see Lil Shug the brightest star up north.
