Otep Shamaya
American singer
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Otep Shamaya (born November 7, 1979)[citation needed] is an American former singer and rapper, best known as the lead vocalist and founder of the eponymous metal band Otep.
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Shamaya in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Otep Baty November 7, 1979 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1994–2024 |
| Formerly of | Otep |
| Website | girlgoesgrrr |
Career
Shamaya made her debut in 2000 with her band Otep, and released the full-length albums Sevas Tra (June 2002), House of Secrets (July 2004), The Ascension (October 2007), Smash the Control Machine (August 2009), Atavist (April 2011), Hydra (January 2013).[1] She released her latest album, "Generation Doom" via Napalm Records on April 15, 2016. The album debuted on Billboard at #10 on the Independent Chart, #7 on the Rock Chart, #4 on the Hard Rock Chart and #109 on the Top 200 Albums Chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[2]
Shamaya appears in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as a voice-over actor for creatures.[3] She has been featured on HBO's television series Def Poetry. In 2010, Shamaya was a GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Music Artist, alongside Lady Gaga who won, and Adam Lambert.[4]
Shamaya announced her retirement from music on November 18, 2024.[5]
Personal life
Shamaya is a lesbian and vegan.[6] She is known to be an advocate of animal rights. She also spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.[7]
Discography
- Sevas Tra
- House of Secrets
- The Ascension
- Smash the Control Machine
- Atavist
- Hydra
- Generation Doom
- Kult 45
- The God Slayer
