Kid Sister facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kid Sister
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Kid Sister in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melissa Lauren Young |
| Born | July 3, 1980 Markham, Illinois, U.S. |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Fool's Gold, Downtown, Universal Republic |
Melissa Lauren Young (born July 3, 1980), known as Kid Sister, is an American rapper and singer. She grew up in Chicago. She is famous for her song "Pro Nails", which features the well-known artist Kanye West. Kid Sister is also a secret member of a British music group called Sault.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Melissa Lauren Young was born on July 3, 1980, in Markham. She started rapping in October 2006. She became an MC, which means a host or performer, at dance parties. These parties were put on by a DJ duo called Flosstradamus. One of the DJs, Josh Young, is Melissa's brother! They were even featured on MTV's My Block show.
In April 2007, Kid Sister was featured on the cover of URB magazine. She then signed with DJ A-Trak's record label, Fool's Gold. This label released her first song, "Pro Nails", which included Kanye West. Later, she signed with Downtown Records, which helped "Pro Nails" become even more popular.
Albums and Collaborations
In 2009, Kid Sister finished her first studio album. It was first called Dream Date but then changed to Ultraviolet. Many talented producers worked on the album, including Rusko and The Count & Sinden.
The album also featured a song called "First Ladies" with English singer Estelle. This song was a new version of "Ladies First," a famous track by Queen Latifah from 1989. Kid Sister's song "Control" was even in the 2009 music video game DJ Hero. It was mixed with Rihanna's song "Disturbia". The main song from her album was "Right Hand Hi". It was produced by Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso from the house DJ group Swedish House Mafia.
A-Trak, her label boss, said that people would be surprised by the album. He mentioned it had many "raw hip-hop records" and wasn't just fast club music. He also thought people would be impressed with how much she had grown as an artist.
Later Work and Sault
After her album, Kid Sister released mixtapes. A mixtape is like a collection of songs, often released for free. In late 2010, she released Kiss Kiss Kiss. In 2014, she released Dusk2Dawn: The Diary of Jane Jupiter. This mixtape talked about more serious and personal topics.
In 2016, she started working on her second album with a British producer named Inflo. Kid Sister is now a member of the British music group Sault. She works with Inflo and British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol in this group.
Life Outside Music
Kid Sister has a mixed background, including African American, Native American, and Caucasian roots. Before she became famous, she faced financial challenges for many years. She has shared that she always felt confident about herself, no matter what.
Kid Sister studied film at Columbia College Chicago. She even worked on two independent movies while she was a student. These films were The Guys (2002) and Best Thief in the World (2003). At one point, she also worked at stores like Bath & Body Works and a children's clothing store. She also worked at a reggae bar.
Discography
Albums
- Ultraviolet (2009)
Mixtapes
- Kiss Kiss Kiss (2011)
- DUSK2DAWN: The Diary of Jane Jupiter (2014)
EPs
- Kiss & Tell (2011)
Awards and Nominations
- BET Awards
- 2008: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist (nominated)
