1) Boss (born as Lichelle La… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named "Boss".
1) Boss (born as Lichelle Laws, 1969-2014) was a female gangsta rapper whose debut album Born Gangstaz released in 1993 propelled her to one of the most successful female rappers of that time. Her name is sometimes spelled Bo$$.
Boss was first a duo, with Laws as Boss the rapper and her friend Irene Moore as her DJ, Dee. Laws and Moore relocated to Los Angeles after graduating high school. Laws was spotted by DJ Quik who stuck her on a track with AMG. Russell Simmons liked the track and promptly signed her to Def Jam West. Their debut album Born Gangstaz was released in 1993, and the single "Deeper" hit #1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks. The next single "Recipe for a Hoe" also hit #1 on the Rap Tracks chart.
2) Boss is an American female rap artist / singer / videographer & director that was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. BOSS's introduction to music began at a very early age, being the niece of Motown writers and vocalists’ Brenda & Michael Sutton. Her aunt & uncle penned hits for Smokey Robinson ["There Will Come a Day (I'm Gonna Happen to You)"], Cheryl Lynn ("Shake It Up Tonight"), a young Michael Jackson ("Cinderella Stay Awhile") . Most recently, Texas rapper Scarface with special guests Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel sampled The Original track' "Sunrise" (yet another song that her uncle Michael Sutton (co-penned) for the Source Award-winning hip hop hit, "Guess Who's Back. These accomplishments by her relatives inspired her to push hard towards her dream of being an accomplished artist, video / music producer, videographer & music executive herself. BOSS spent a lot of time with her aunt and uncle in their recording studio surrounded by the sounds of music and the strict writing and vocal training sessions that were held by her aunt Brenda, always exposed & dreaming of one day working in the music industry. Thanks to her Aunt & Uncle, along with the help of GOD & her church choir BOSS received her foundation as a musical artist in her youth. During her teen years growing up in Los Angeles she became an intern for the nations 1st all rap radio station, KDAY.
In 1991/1992 BOSS worked as a personal assistant to Nate Dogg of Death Row. As she and Nate became close over the years, he also began to assist in BOSS in her vocal training. This unique training molded her ORIGINAL sultry sound into what it is today!
After trying to break into the music industry as a singer, writer and arranger she finally got the courage to take the reins and start learning to engineer her own recording sessions & produce tracks for her herself. In 1993, BOSS relocated to Texarkana and was given a job by her uncle Ray Bursey @ her family's radio broadcasting station KZRB 1035 FM. She took on a position in Sales/Marketing and Promotions but never let go of her dream to produce and become an artist herself. She became one of the stations top radio personalities as a street scene reporter. After some time behind a desk she became board and decided it was time to try her hand once again at her first love, which was to actually be an artist herself. Only now there was a big difference, she had the knowledge of executive assistance, radio, promotions, marketing, public relations, publishing and music production under her belt.
Taking all of the moving capitol she had accumulated during her time at the family station and invested in her own Mass Media & Marketing Company (Bossy Inc.) Slowly but surely, she began to promote, produce and represent clients outside of her family's radio station, which gave her more flexibility when it came to the other Artists. She also used this gateway to introduce her own style of artistry to the world.
She then ventured deeper into the south to Houston, Texas. It was there that she met her now longtime friend Luscious Ice, one of the DJ's for Houston's 99.7 The Boxx, who in turn introduced her to her mentor/ close friend, Big H.A.W.K. of The Original Screwed Up Click (R.I.P.) who took BOSS under his wing as his Exec. Assist., taught her the one of a kind Houston, Texas Style of industry grind and introduced her to all of Houston's elite in the music industry. Wes Monroe (Momma Wes) of UGK Records also became her mentor and began to teach BOSS the industry game as she knew it. This tactic led to the business union of her student BOSS & her son Chad " Pimp C " Butler of UGK. With their assistance & Big H.A.W.K.'S blessing, Boss began to thrive as a force to be reckoned with as far as female rap artists are concerned. BOSS has a huge passion for acting and I love being in front of the camera. She is currently auditioning for movie roles, commercials & being booked for modeling photo shoots.
"Image and self- acceptance is something that I struggled with as a teen. Lucky enough, I was surrounded by people who have given me great advice to better myself inside & out! My goal is to represent as a woman who has also experienced these concerns as a youth and reach out to young people who are trying to cope with self -love. Each day I remain excited about my choice to expand my horizons, work with new people and most of all to see where my road in the industry will lead to." - BOSS
BOSS is also an actress. in 2019 she did some acting in 2 indie films. The first was playing the dramatic role of Alice, a witch seeking revenge on a rival family. BOSS, is an American female rap artist / singer / videographer & director that was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. BOSS's introduction to music began at a very early age, being the niece of Motown writers and vocalists’ Brenda & Michael Sutton. Her aunt & uncle penned hits for Smokey Robinson ["There Will Come a Day (I'm Gonna Happen to You)"], Cheryl Lynn ("Shake It Up Tonight"), a young Michael Jackson ("Cinderella Stay Awhile") . Most recently, Texas rapper Scarface with special guests Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel sampled The Original track' "Sunrise" (yet another song that her uncle Michael Sutton (co-penned) for the Source Award-winning hip hop hit, "Guess Who's Back. These accomplishments by her relatives inspired her to push hard towards her dream of being an accomplished artist, video / music producer, videographer & music executive herself. BOSS spent a lot of time with her aunt and uncle in their recording studio surrounded by the sounds of music and the strict writing and vocal training sessions that were held by her aunt Brenda, always exposed & dreaming of one day working in the music industry. Thanks to her Aunt & Uncle, along with the help of GOD & her church choir BOSS received her foundation as a musical artist in her youth. During her teen years growing up in Los Angeles BOSS became an intern for the nations 1st all rap radio station, KDAY. In 1991/1992 BOSS worked as a personal assistant to Nate Dogg of Death Row. As she and Nate became close over the years, he also began to assist in BOSS in her vocal training. This unique training molded her ORIGINAL sultry sound into what it is today! After trying to break into the music industry as a singer, writer and arranger she finally got the courage to take the reins and start learning to engineer her own recording sessions & produce tracks for her herself. In 1993, BOSS relocated to Texarkana and was given a job by her uncle Ray Bursey @ her family's radio broadcasting station KZRB 1035 FM. She took on a position in Sales/Marketing and Promotions but never let go of her dream to produce and become an artist herself. She became one of the stations top radio personalities as a street scene reporter. After some time behind a desk she became board and decided it was time to try her hand once again at her first love, which was to actually be an artist herself. Only now there was a big difference, she had the knowledge of executive assistance, radio, promotions, marketing, public relations, publishing and music production under her belt.
Taking all of the moving capitol she had accumulated during her time at the family station and invested in her own Mass Media & Marketing Company (Bossy Inc.) Slowly but surely, she began to promote, produce and represent clients outside of her family's radio station, which gave her more flexibility when it came to the other Artists. She also used this gateway to introduce her own style of artistry to the world.
She then ventured deeper into the south to Houston, Texas. It was there that she met her now longtime friend Luscious Ice, one of the DJ's for Houston's 99.7 The Boxx, who in turn introduced her to her mentor/ close friend, Big H.A.W.K. of The Original Screwed Up Click (R.I.P.) who took BOSS under his wing as his Exec. Assist., taught her the one of a kind Houston, Texas Style of industry grind and introduced her to all of Houston's elite in the music industry. Wes Monroe (Momma Wes) of UGK Records also became her mentor and began to teach BOSS the industry game as she knew it. This tactic led to the business union of her student BOSS & her son Chad " Pimp C " Butler of UGK. With their assistance & Big H.A.W.K.'S blessing,
BOSS began to thrive as a force to be reckoned with as far as female rap artists are concerned. BOSS has a huge passion for acting and I love being in front of the camera. She is currently auditioning for movie roles, commercials & being booked for modeling photo shoots for fashion. "Image and self- acceptance is something that I struggled with as a teen. Lucky enough, I was surrounded by people who have given me great advice to better myself inside & out! My goal is to represent as a woman who has also experienced these concerns as a youth and reach out to young people who are trying to cope with self -love. Each day I remain excited about my choice to expand my horizons, work with new people and most of all to see where my road in the industry will lead to." - BOSS BOSS is currently filming playing the dramatic role of Alice, a witch seeking revenge on a rival family in the independent film “The Unidine Immortals”, written & directed by Sarah Lewis. Boss is also working as executive director on the film “City of Syrup”, written & directed by Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Cole. Lastly, but not least BOSS is working on her EP titled “YEAR OF THE RIDE or DIE” and simultaneously, she also working on a Compilation project titled "CALITEXLANTA" (The Pipeline) executively produced by herself & her long time male counterpart DAZ DILLINGER of DPG (The Dogg Pound).
BOSS, is an American female rap artist / singer / videographer & director that was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. BOSS's introduction to music began at a very early age, being the niece of Motown writers and vocalists’ Brenda & Michael Sutton. Her aunt & uncle penned hits for Smokey Robinson ["There Will Come a Day (I'm Gonna Happen to You)"], Cheryl Lynn ("Shake It Up Tonight"), a young Michael Jackson ("Cinderella Stay Awhile") . Most recently, Texas rapper Scarface with special guests Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel sampled The Original track' "Sunrise" (yet another song that her uncle Michael Sutton (co-penned) for the Source Award-winning hip hop hit, "Guess Who's Back. These accomplishments by her relatives inspired her to push hard towards her dream of being an accomplished artist, video / music producer, videographer & music executive herself. BOSS spent a lot of time with her aunt and uncle in their recording studio surrounded by the sounds of music and the strict writing and vocal training sessions that were held by her aunt Brenda, always exposed & dreaming of one day working in the music industry. Thanks to her Aunt & Uncle, along with the help of GOD & her church choir BOSS received her foundation as a musical artist in her youth. During her teen years growing up in Los Angeles BOSS became an intern for the nations 1st all rap radio station, KDAY. In 1991/1992 BOSS worked as a personal assistant to Nate Dogg of Death Row. As she and Nate became close over the years, he also began to assist in BOSS in her vocal training. This unique training molded her ORIGINAL sultry sound into what it is today! After trying to break into the music industry as a singer, writer and arranger she finally got the courage to take the reins and start learning to engineer her own recording sessions & produce tracks for her herself. In 1993, BOSS relocated to Texarkana and was given a job by her uncle Ray Bursey @ her family's radio broadcasting station KZRB 1035 FM. She took on a position in Sales/Marketing and Promotions but never let go of her dream to produce and become an artist herself. She became one of the stations top radio personalities as a street scene reporter. After some time behind a desk she became board and decided it was time to try her hand once again at her first love, which was to actually be an artist herself. Only now there was a big difference, she had the knowledge of executive assistance, radio, promotions, marketing, public relations, publishing and music production under her belt.
Taking all of the moving capitol she had accumulated during her time at the family station and invested in her own Mass Media & Marketing Company (Bossy Inc.) Slowly but surely, she began to promote, produce and represent clients outside of her family's radio station, which gave her more flexibility when it came to the other Artists. She also used this gateway to introduce her own style of artistry to the world.
She then ventured deeper into the south to Houston, Texas. It was there that she met her now longtime friend Luscious Ice, one of the DJ's for Houston's 99.7 The Boxx, who in turn introduced her to her mentor/ close friend, Big H.A.W.K. of The Original Screwed Up Click (R.I.P.) who took BOSS under his wing as his Exec. Assist., taught her the one of a kind Houston, Texas Style of industry grind and introduced her to all of Houston's elite in the music industry. Wes Monroe (Momma Wes) of UGK Records also became her mentor and began to teach BOSS the industry game as she knew it. This tactic led to the business union of her student BOSS & her son Chad " Pimp C " Butler of UGK. With their assistance & Big H.A.W.K.'S blessing,
BOSS began to thrive as a force to be reckoned with as far as female rap artists are concerned. BOSS has a huge passion for acting and I love being in front of the camera. She is currently auditioning for movie roles, commercials & being booked for modeling photo shoots for fashion. "Image and self- acceptance is something that I struggled with as a teen. Lucky enough, I was surrounded by people who have given me great advice to better myself inside & out! My goal is to represent as a woman who has also experienced these concerns as a youth and reach out to young people who are trying to cope with self -love. Each day I remain excited about my choice to expand my horizons, work with new people and most of all to see where my road in the industry will lead to." - BOSS
BOSS is currently filming playing the dramatic role of Alice, a witch seeking revenge on a rival family in the independent film “The Unidine Immortals”, written & directed by Sarah Lewis. The second film Boss applied her acting skills to is titled "Love & daylight", an indie film written and directed by DawnBurgess.
Boss is also working as executive director on the film “City of Syrup”, written & directed by Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Cole.
In 2019 Boss released several singles that are available on all music platforms.
Currently, Boss is finishing up her first EP titled “Letters to Live” and simultaneously, she also working on a Compilation project titled "CALITEXLANTA" (The Pipeline) executively produced by herself & her long time male counterpart DAZ DILLINGER of DPG (The Dogg Pound). Both projects are scheduled to be released this summer.
3) A Cleveland hardcore band. Features members of Mad Minds, Overload, Homewrecker and other Cleveland contemporary favorites.
4) Australian hard rock band from Sydney active from 1979 to 1986 - Released Step On It in 1984.
5) Boss (born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1995 and now residing in Charlotte, NC) is an innovative music producer and a reluctant artist, which is why promotional photographs seldom show more than his silhouette and a hoodie. Dedicated to showcasing his musical versatility, Boss creates electronic, trance, chill, and dubstep-like tracks that are, somewhat, difficult to categorize in any one genre.
6) Slavomir Brtan, a Slovakian techno producer. See DJ Boss.
Born Gangsta
Boss Lyrics
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A ruthless child was born
To be a threat to the humankind
See, I′m that bitch that niggas read about
'Cause I won′t hesitate
To blow your motherfuckin' brains out
I was taught to kill that will
'Til your blood starts to spill
And nothin′ was left
But your guts and flesh
Pourin′ all over the concrete
A trick bitch had beef
So I turned her ass into dead meat
Come on I got somethin'
For you though
And if your ass in the business
I′ll fuck around and black ball you ho
'Cause I can′t give a God damn
If the shoe fit weird
Being dogged out
Is better than being a dead ass bastard
Back to the bitch I had to lay out
I pumped 16 rounds to the chest
And watched her guts spill out
Then I tossed the body in the dumpster
With no mercy on that ho
'Cause I′m a motherfuckin' born gangsta
Only the first day born
And struck with the worst
Form of a devil's curse
A little they knew at birth
A fuckin′ lunatic was put on earth
Raised wild as a juvenile
Daydreamin′ of murder
Thoughts deep in the mind
Of one disturbed child
A little hard headed bitch
(--) kickin' it in the slums
Got a gat and learned how to shoot
A fuckin gun
An adolescent skippin′ school (--)
At a park
We teachin' lessons
Where the fuck is Mr. Weston?
And I′m down with bitches in black
(We're down to fuck up yo′)
You'll still catch a hole
In your fuckin' back
Ain′t got shit to prove
But one wrong move
You choose to lose
Be a friend of me
′Cause enemies catch the uz'
And peace in the hood
What the fuck is that?!
The city where I′m from
Is better known as a motherfuckin' ghet′
And I'm still full of anger
Survivin′ in Detroit
You've got to be a born gangsta
The song "Born Gangsta" by Boss tells the story of a woman who was born on August 14th, 1969, and has been destined to be a ruthless killer ever since. The lyrics depict her as a violent and brutal person who is not afraid to take someone's life if necessary. She was raised in the hood, and her environment made her crave violence and guns. As a child, she daydreamed about murder and had thoughts that disturbed her mind. As she grew older, she learned how to shoot a gun and killed anyone who crossed her. She even killed a woman who had beef with her and threw her body in the dumpster without mercy.
The lyrics of the song are an example of the hardcore gangsta rap genre, which emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The genre was popularized by rappers such as N.W.A and Ice-T, who used their music to express their experiences of growing up in poverty and facing violence and racism. The song also reflects the prevalent theme of gang violence that existed in many urban areas during that time. It highlights the brutal realities of living in a place where street gangs were rampant, and violence was an everyday norm.
Line by Line Meaning
August 14th 1969
The artist's birthdate
A ruthless child was born
The artist was born with a cruel personality
To be a threat to the humankind
The artist is dangerous and poses a threat to society
See, I'm that bitch that niggas read about
The artist is well-known and feared
'Cause I won't hesitate to blow your motherfuckin' brains out
The artist is violent and quick to kill
I was taught to kill that will
The artist was raised to be a killer
'Til your blood starts to spill from your chest
The artist enjoys causing harm and bloodshed
And nothin' was left but your guts and flesh
The artist is willing to go to extreme measures to inflict harm
Pourin' all over the concrete
The artist is ruthless and doesn't care about the aftermath of their actions
A trick bitch had beef
The artist had a problem with someone
So I turned her ass into dead meat
The artist killed the person they had an issue with
Come on I got somethin' for you though
The artist is ready for any challenge or confrontation
And if your ass in the business I'll fuck around and black ball you ho
The artist will ruin the career of anyone who crosses them
'Cause I can't give a God damn
The artist doesn't care about the consequences of their actions
If the shoe fit weird
The artist doesn't care if things don't go as planned
Being dogged out is better than being a dead ass bastard
The artist would rather be disliked than dead
Back to the bitch I had to lay out
The artist goes back to talking about the person they killed earlier
I pumped 16 rounds to the chest
The artist shot the person multiple times in the chest
And watched her guts spill out
The artist enjoyed seeing the person suffer
Then I tossed the body in the dumpster
The artist disposed of the body without any remorse
With no mercy on that ho
The artist has no compassion for others
'Cause I'm a motherfuckin born gangsta
The artist is proud of their violent and ruthless personality
Only the first day born
The artist has been violent since birth
And struck with the worst form of a devil's curse
The artist's personality is influenced by evil
A little they knew at birth
People didn't know the artist would turn out to be violent
A fuckin' lunatic was put on earth
The artist is a madman and shouldn't exist on this earth
Raised wild as a juvenile
The artist was poorly raised and taught to be violent
Daydreamin' of murder
The artist constantly thinks about killing
Thoughts deep in the mind of one disturbed child
The artist is mentally disturbed and needs help
A little hard-headed bitch kickin' it in the slums
The artist grew up in a rough area and was stubborn
Got a gat and learned how to shoot a fuckin gun
The artist learned how to use a gun and is dangerous
An adolescent skippin' school
The artist didn't do well in school
At a park we teachin' lessons
The artist is teaching others how to be violent
Where the fuck is Mr. Weston?
The artist is disrespectful towards authority figures
And I'm down with bitches in black
The artist is associated with violent women
(We're down to fuck up yo') You'll still catch a hole in your fuckin' back
The artist's associates will kill you if necessary
Ain't got shit to prove
The artist doesn't feel the need to prove themselves
But one wrong move you choose to lose
The artist will not tolerate any disrespect
Be a friend of me
The artist wants loyal friends
'Cause enemies catch the uz'
The artist's enemies will be killed
And peace in the hood
There is no peace where the artist comes from
What the fuck is that?!
The artist is questioning the concept of peace
The city where I'm from
The artist is from a dangerous area
Is better known as a motherfuckin' ghet'
The artist is from the ghetto
And I'm still full of anger
The artist is still angry about their past
Survivin' in Detroit
The artist is from a dangerous city and has managed to survive
You've got to be a born gangsta
The artist believes that only those with a violent personality can survive in their environment
Writer(s): ian moore, l. laws, j. lewis
Contributed by William F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.