Overweight Pooch
American rapper
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Overweight Pooch (born Shatonya Davis, September 18, 1970 - September 23, 2021) was a female rapper. Her name comes from her childhood nickname.[1]
Overweight Pooch | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | (Big) Pooch |
| Born | September 18, 1970 |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, US |
| Died | September 23, 2021 (aged 51) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1990–1992 |
| Label | A&M/PolyGram |
Career
In 1991, Pooch released her only album, Female Preacher, on A&M Records and scored a moderate commercial success with the single "I Like It", which charted at number #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart,[2] and at #58 in the UK Singles Chart.[3] The composition featured vocals by CeCe Peniston, who contributed to two other songs on Davis' album ("Kickin' Da Blues" and "Female Preacher"). She was married and had three children. Pooch died on September 23, 2021—five days after turning 51 years old.[4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Female Preacher |
Singles
Promotional releases
"Hip House Party"[8] (1991)
