Unfortunately, Ms. Melodie, the ex-wife of KRS-One and member
of Boogie Down Productions, has passed away. There is no word on the cause of
death at this time.
The legendary Ms. Melodie is a native of Brooklyn, NY and is survived by her
two sons.
She produced her 1st single, Hype According To Ms. Melodie, which also featured
co-production and turntable work from KRS-One. It was released in 1988 on Jive
Records.
In 1989, she released her only album Diva, which featured the majority of the
tracks produced by KRS-One, as well as production from Sam Sever and Teddy Ted.
She also was also part of the Stop The Violence movement and appeared on the
single, "Self Destruction ", with KRS-One, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Kool Moe Dee,
MC Lyte, D Nice, Doug E. Fresh, Just Ice, Heavy D, and Stetsasonic "s Daddy O,
Delite, Fruitkwan and Wise.
Melodie was mentioned in Nas " 2006 song "Where Are They Now?" as
the Queens, New York emcee stated, "I hope she packin " a bankroll."
Melodie "s passing comes less than two weeks after another late 1980s alum,
KMG from Above The Law, also died.
RIP Ms. Melodie.
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