Sisqó facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sisqó
Sisqó performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Mark Althavan Andrews
Born	(1978-11-09) November 9, 1978 (age 46) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter record producer dancer actor
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Dragon EMPIRE Kedar Def Jam Island Island Def Jam

Mark Althavan Andrews (born November 9, 1978), known professionally as Sisqó (stylized as SisQó), is an American R&B singer. He first became famous as the lead singer of the R&B group Dru Hill. After that, he became a very successful solo artist. His first solo album, Unleash the Dragon (1999), was a big hit. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 music chart. This album included popular songs like "Incomplete" and "Thong Song". "Incomplete" reached number one, and "Thong Song" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His second album, Return of Dragon (2001), was not as successful. In 2024, he appeared on the TV show The Masked Singer as the "Lizard."

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Mark Andrews grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. When he was a teenager, he worked at a candy store called The Fudgery. He worked there with Larry "Jazz" Anthony, James "Woody" Green, and Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin. These four friends later formed the music group Dru Hill. They signed with Island Records in 1996. The group got their name from Druid Hill Park, which was near where Mark lived.

Sisqó's Solo Career

In 1999, one of Dru Hill's members, Woody, decided to start his own solo career. The other members, including Sisqó, also decided to release their own solo albums.

Unleashing the Dragon Album

Sisqó's first solo album was called Unleash the Dragon. It was released in November 1999 by Def Soul Records. At first, the album sold okay. But then, in February 2000, he released his second single, "Thong Song". This song became a huge hit!

Big Hits and Recognition

"Thong Song" and his next song, "Incomplete", were very popular on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Thong Song" reached number three, and "Incomplete" went all the way to number one. Because of his success, a Sisqó doll was even made in 2001 by Play Along Toys.

Forming LovHer

In 1999, Sisqó also helped create a female music group called LovHer. They were the first female group on the Def Soul record label. Their song "How It's Gonna Be" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Rush Hour 2 in 2001.

Beyond Music: TV and Movies

After his first solo album, Sisqó started to do more than just music.

Hosting and Acting Roles

He hosted a dance show on MTV called Sisqós Shakedown. He also started acting in movies. He had roles in Get Over It (2001) with Kirsten Dunst and Snow Dogs (2002) with Cuba Gooding, Jr.. He also appeared as a vampire in an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Return of Dragon Album

Sisqó's second solo album, Return of Dragon, came out in June 2001. Even though it sold well enough to become platinum (meaning it sold over a million copies), its songs "Can I Live" and "Dance for Me" were not as popular in the US. However, "Dance for Me" was a top ten hit in the United Kingdom.

Reuniting with Dru Hill

By 2002, Sisqó got back together with Dru Hill. They released their third album later that year. However, the album did not sell very well, and the group's record deal ended.

Reality TV and Later Music

Sisqó has also appeared on several reality television shows.

Reality Show Appearances

In January 2008, he was a contestant on a reality show called "Gone Country." In 2010, he was on the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother 7. He lasted 20 days on the show. In July 2013, Sisqó appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap.

Continuing Music and Tours

Dru Hill released their album InDRUpendence Day in 2010. Sisqó continued to tour throughout the 2010s, both with Dru Hill and as a solo artist. His third solo album, Last Dragon, was released on February 10, 2015. Two songs from the album, "A-List" and "L.I.P.s," were released before the album. "L.I.P.s" reached number 23 on the US Adult R&B charts.

In 2016, Sisqó sang with country music singer Marie Osmond on her song "Give me a Good Song." In 2017, he sang on a new version of his "Thong Song."

Recent Activities

In 2018, Sisqó released a holiday book for children called "Sisqo's Perfect Christmas." He wrote it with Tilesha Brown. In 2022, he represented Maryland in the American Song Contest on NBC. In 2024, Sisqó competed on The Masked Singer as "Lizard." He was eliminated during "Shower Anthems Night" and performed "Thong Song" again.

Personal Life

Sisqó has a daughter named Shaione Andrews, who was born in 1995. He lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with his wife, Elizabeth Pham. They have been together since 2003. They have two children: a son named Ryu Andrews (born in June 2012) and a daughter named Kimiqo Star, also known as QoQo (born in September 2014).

Music Albums

Albums with Dru Hill

• Dru Hill (1996)
• Enter the Dru (1998)
• Dru World Order (2002)
• InDRUpendence Day (2010)
• Christmas in Baltimore (2017)

Solo Albums

• Unleash the Dragon (1999)
• Return of Dragon (2001)
• Last Dragon (2015)

Film and Television Appearances

Movies

Television Shows

Commercials

Concert Tours

Sisqó has performed on several tours, both as a main act and supporting other artists.

Supporting Other Artists

• No Strings Attached Tour (supporting NSYNC) (2000)
• Black & Blue World Tour (supporting Backstreet Boys) (2001)

Featured Performer

• Roc Tha Block (2007)
• Hammer's House Party Tour (2019)
• RNB Fridays Live (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Sisqó has been recognized for his music with several awards and nominations.

American Music Awards

Billboard Music Awards

Grammy Awards

MOBO Awards

MTV Europe Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

Soul Train Music Awards

Teen Choice Awards

Books by Sisqó

See also

In Spanish: Sisqó para niños