3 Dope Songs From Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales A True Renaissance Woman

Amanda Diva Seales

Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales

Amanda Seales formerly known as Amanda Diva was born in Southern, Cali, but raised in Orlando Florida. She is a singer/ emcee of Grenadian descent ..She’s a playwright, comedian, author, designer, DJ and entrepreneur, a True Renaissance woman

In 1994, Seales made her debut at the age of 12 on the Nickelodeon sitcom My Brother and Me, the show was a big hit on the network but was eventually canceled due to disagreements between the producers and creators of the show, during this time Seales took a hiatus to focus on her education.

In 2004, Seales who was now calling herself Diva, released her debut Mixtape entitled “It Bigger Than Hip Hop, Vol 1”. After landing a job hosting MTV2, Diva began hosting a radio show on SIRIUS, the Hip-Hop Nation Show.

She also joined the DJ Drama/Don Cannon/DJ Sense-helmed Aphilliates crew, and published a book of poetry, all before receiving a degree in African-American studies from Columbia University. In 2007 her career took a surprising turn, when she was asked to replace Natalie Stewart of the musical duo Floetry, on tour. December of the same year, Diva released Life Experience the first EP of a trilogy.

After being released from the emergency room for a spinal tap, Diva continued to promote her sophomore EP, Spandex, Rhymes and Soul, which was released June 24, 2008. Amanda also provides social commentary and updates on her projects on her blog.

In 2009, Diva was a guest commentator on VH1’s 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. Amanda is also featured on Johnny Polygon’s 2010 mixtape Rebel Without Applause on two songs entitled “Blvd Broad” and “Get Right”….

source: http://worldraps.wikia.com/wiki/Amanda_Diva

Currently Amanda is making noise with a weekly online series called Things I Learned this Week.. It’s hilarious as she shows off her wit and acting chops.. It’s an extension of the work she’s been doing in the form of her one woman plays Death of a Diva and stand up routines/play It’s Complicated... Amanda also made a lot of noise as a host on Master in the Mix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUk-kHjOfcw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcIalg8_nis

Below are 3 Dope Songs from Amanda Seales:

Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales ‘Catch Me’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWI79-Siorc

Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales ‘Manchild’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSczhRdsHZs

Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales Trendsetter’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwruwwBnfrQ

Bonus joint:

Amanda ‘Diva’ Seales  w/ Q-Tip ’40 emcees’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38QSU9bkA4k