Mercedes (singer)

Raquel Miller (born 1978), better known by her stage name Mercedes, is an American singer, rapper and R&B recording artist from Detroit, MI. She is best known for being signed to No Limit Records.

Mercedes
Birth name	Raequel Miller
Born	1978 (age 42–43)
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, Southern hip hop, R&B, hip hop soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1997–2000
Labels	No Limit /Priority
Associated acts	Master P, 504 Boyz, Monica, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, Magic, Mac, Mystikal, Michael Owens, Paperman

Music career

1997: Music beginnings, Rear End

On May 29, 1999 during an interview Mercedes would discuss how she got signed to No Limit, clarifying she was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she was in her second year at Xavier University in New Orleans when No Limit group Kane & Abel saw her perform Shirley Murdock's "As We Lay" in a talent show. Impressed by her performance, the No Limit group invited Mercedes to join them in the studio, the timing was right as Master P happened to be around that day. The label CEO asked her to sing "and I’ve been with them ever since" stated Mercedes.[1] On June 29, 1999 Mercedes would release her debut album entitled Rear End it would be released on Master P's No Limit Records, the album like most of No Limit's releases, featured other No Limit performing artists such as Mystikal, Mac, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker and Master P. Rear End was successful, peaking at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and No. 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. After releasing the album, Mercedes reportedly retired from the music business less than a year later to attend law school.[2]

The singer was included on the soundtrack for The House Bunny with the single 'Better Than a Psychic'.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US	US R&B
Rear End	Released: June 29, 1999 Label: No Limit, Priority Format: CD, digital download, LP	72	12

Soundtrack albums

List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		US	US R&B
I'm Bout It (with Various artists)	Released: May 13, 1997 Label: No Limit, Priority Formats: CD, MD, LP	4	1	RIAA: Double Platinum

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Album
		US	US R&B	US Rap
"It's Your Thing" (featuring Master P)	1999	71	12	4	Rear End
"N's Ain't Shit" (featuring Mia X)		—	—	—
"I Can Tell" (with 504 Boyz featuring Jamo)	2000	—	—	—	Goodfellas and Rear End

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Album
		US	US R&B	US Rap
"I Can Tell" (504 Boyz featuring Mercedes & Jamo)	2000	—	—	—	Goodfellas and Rear End

Collaboration singles

List of collaboration singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Album
		US	US R&B	US Rap
"Crazy Bout Ya" (with Master P featuring Ms. Peaches)	1999	—	—	—	Only God Can Judge Me & Rear End

References

1. "Mercedes Gets Up-Front On Rear End". MTV News.
2. allmusic ((( Mercedes > Biography )))