Blue Raspberry (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blue Raspberry
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| Born | June 9, 1972 Pleasantville, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | ChamberMusik |
| Associated acts | Wu-Tang Clan |
Candi Lindsey (born June 9, 1972) is an American singer. She is much better known by her stage name, Blue Raspberry. She comes from Pleasantville, New Jersey. Many people know her because she worked closely with the famous hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Her unique stage name was given to her by Killah Priest, another artist linked to Wu-Tang. He said she reminded him of a blue raspberry fruit!
About Blue Raspberry
Blue Raspberry was discovered by the Wu-Tang Clan in a very interesting way. She was working at Bally's Atlantic City, a big hotel and casino, as a parking cashier. She was singing over the loudspeakers, and someone from the group heard her amazing voice!
She soon became the main female singer for the Wu-Tang Clan. This happened during the time when members of the group started releasing their own solo music. She sang on songs for Method Man's album Tical. She also appeared on Raekwon's album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
Even though another singer, Tekitha, joined the group later, Blue Raspberry kept working with them. She appeared on albums like Blackout! by Method Man & Redman. She also sang on the soundtrack for the movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.
Blue Raspberry finally released her own solo album in 2005. It was called Out of the Blue. She also appeared on Raekwon's album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II.
Music Albums
Blue Raspberry has released one solo album:
- Out of the Blue (2005, Chamber Musik)
Guest Appearances
Blue Raspberry has lent her voice to many songs by other artists. Here are some of her notable appearances:
| Artists | Track Title(s) | Album | Year |
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| Method Man | Release Yo' Delf (featuring Blue Raspberry) | Tical | 1994 |
| Raekwon | Rainy Dayz (featuring Ghostface Killah and Blue Raspberry) | Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... | 1995 |
| Gravediggaz | What's Goin' On? (featuring 9th Prince and Blue Raspberry) | The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel | 1997 |
| Cappadonna | Young Hearts (featuring Blue Raspberry) | The Pillage | 1998 |
| Various Artists | Strange Eyes (Performed by Sunz of Man, 12 O'Clock and Blue Raspberry) | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | 1999 |
| Method Man & Redman | Cereal Killer (featuring Blue Raspberry) | Blackout! | 1999 |
| Killa Beez | Killa Beez (Performed by RZA, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Suga Bang Bang and Blue Raspberry) | The Sting | 2002 |
| Apathy | The Winter (featuring Blue Raspberry) | Eastern Philosophy | 2006 |
| Cilvaringz | Dart Tournament (featuring Killa Sin and Blue Raspberry) | I | 2007 |
| Icon the Mic King | Poverty (featuring Blue Raspberry) | Icon the Mic King feat. Chum – Mike & the Fatman LP | 2007 |
| Raekwon | Have Mercy (featuring Blue Raspberry and Beanie Sigel) | Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II | 2009 |
| Inspectah Deck | Heartbeat of the City (featuring Inspectah Deck, Agallah and Blue Raspberry) | 2010 | |
| Willie The Kid & DUS | Dreaming (featuring Blue Raspberry) | City Lights | 2019 |
| Epic Beard Men | Pistol Dave (ft. Slug of Atmosphere & Blue Raspberry) | This Was Supposed to be Fun | 2019 |
