Katey Red facts for kids

Katey Red (born May 17, 1983) is a talented bounce artist and M.C. (Master of Ceremonies) from New Orleans. She is well-known for being one of the first transgender rappers in bounce music. Many people credit her with creating a special style called "sissy bounce."

Early Life and Education

Katey Red grew up in the Melpomene Projects in New Orleans. She went to Walter L. Cohen High School. During her time there, she was an active member of the school's marching band.

Music Career and Style

Katey Red's music journey began in 1998. DJ Jubilee discovered her rapping at a lively block party in New Orleans. He was impressed and signed her to his record label, Take Fo' Records. In 1999, she released her first album, titled "Melpomene Block Party."

Red developed a unique and energetic style of bounce music. This style is often called "sissy bounce." Her performances often use "call and response," where she sings a line and the audience or other performers respond. She frequently works with other bounce artists. Some of her collaborators include Big Freedia, Sissy Nobby, Vockah Redu, and Cheeky Blakk.

In 2011, Katey Red and other New Orleans bounce artists were featured in an art exhibition. The show was called "Where They At?" and was displayed at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. It also traveled to the Abrons Arts Center in New York City and the Birdhouse Gallery in Austin.

Besides her music, Red is also a drag artist. She performs under the stage name Keltnny Galliano.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

• 1999: Melpomene Block Party
• 2000: Y2 Katey
• 2013: Katey's Hits

Singles

• 1999: "Melpomene Block Party"
• "The Punk Under Pressure"

Music Videos

• 2011: "Where Da Melph At", directed by David S. White
• 2012: "Dreidel Song" by Gypsyphonic Disko (she was a featured artist)
• 2013: "Don't Speak (Make Ya Booty Go)", directed by David S. White

Collaborations with Other Artists

• 2000: It's a G Thang by K.C. Redd – she performed "Tiddy Bop" with K.C. Redd
• 2002: Choppa Style by Choppa – she performed "Messy ..." with Choppa
• 2010: Ya-Ka-May by Galactic – she performed "Katey Vs Nobby" with Sissy Nobby. This song reached No. 161 on the U.S. Billboard Chart.
• 2011: New Orleans Bounce Essentials, Vol. 2 – she performed "That's My Juvie" with Magnolia Shorty
• 2013: Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys – she performed "Sally Racket" with Big Freedia and Akron / Family

Film and Television Appearances

Awards and Recognition

In 2000, Katey Red received an award from Offbeat magazine. She won the Best Emerging Rap/Hip-Hop Band or Performer at their Best of the Beat Awards.

Personal Life

Katey Red got married in 2017. Her close friend and fellow musician, Big Freedia, was her maid of honor at the wedding.