In 2000, Burruss's song "No Scrubs", performed by TLC, won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. She also made history in 2000 as the first woman ever to win the ASCAP "Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year" award. She has continued to write for a number of pop and R&B artists, including significant contributions to Destiny's Child's "The Writing's on the Wall" (including "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Bug-a-Boo") which sold 13 million copies.[citation needed] Burruss has written for *NSYNC, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Faith Evans, Whitney Houston, Pink, and Alicia Keys. Producer Kevin "Shekspere" Briggs has been an important long-term collaborator.
In 2000 Burruss signed with Sony Records as Kandi, releasing her first soloist single, "Don't Think I'm Not," in the summer of that year. The song peaked at #32 in R&B, and performed even better at pop radio (peaking at #12 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart) and the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at #24. Her debut album, Hey Kandi... peaked at #72 on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold reasonably well in its first few months on the chart. Her second single, "Cheatin' on Me", was an underground hit and featured a remix by rapper 50 cent.
In 2006 she returned to a recording career with her as-yet untitled second album which will be released through choreographer Devyne Stephens' record label Upfront Records and BME Recordings. Her single "I Need", featuring Bad Boy South artists 8 Ball & MJG, is currently heating up airways. She is featured on E-40's summer 2006 smash song "U And Dat" along with T-Pain.
Burruss was involved in a mild conflict with now-defunct group Sporty Thievz, after they parodied two songs she had written (TLC's "No Scrubs" and Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills"). The parodied versions were titled "No Pigeons" and "No Bills (Why, Why, Why)", which accusing the song's subject of being a gold digger.
She has a daughter named Riley.
In 2007, Kandi formed the group Peach Candy with Rasheeda. Their first single, "I Wish I Never" featuring Yung Joc is currently getting mild airplay
Kandi's sophomore album "Kandi Koated" was released in the December 14, 2010. The album peaked #17 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #91 on the Billboard 200. The lead single "Leave U" peaked at #89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Sons chart. Visit her official MySpace http://www.myspace.com/kandionline
Introduction
Kandi Lyrics
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Hey Kandi!
I know you been making
PLATINUM RECORDS with Xscape
And writing number one smash hits for
(Hey Kandi)
TLC, Destiny's Child, Sole' 4-5-6
Anyway!
(Hey Kandi)
Yeah you think you all that
Don't you!?
And you writing for Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, 'N Sync
And whatever, whatever
(Hey Kandi)
But what you gon do now Kandi
What you gon do now
Since you can't hide in the background no more
What you gon do now KANDI
(Hey Kandi)
The song "Introduction" by Kandi is a lighthearted and self-deprecating piece that addresses her success as a member of Xscape and as a songwriter for major artists like TLC, Destiny's Child, and Mariah Carey. The lyrics are addressed to Kandi herself, with the chorus reiterating her name as if to taunt or challenge her. The song acknowledges the fact that she has achieved a great deal in her career, but also suggests that she may be feeling pressure to continue delivering hits and maintain her position in the spotlight.
The repeated use of "Hey Kandi" throughout the song creates a confrontational tone, while also adding a playful touch. The verses list off some of Kandi's accomplishments, but then turn the focus to her future prospects. The chorus asks, "what you gon do now Kandi?" and implies that she may need to step up her game in order to stay on top. Overall, the song can be interpreted as a way for Kandi to poke fun at herself and her industry while also making a statement about her determination to keep succeeding.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey Kandi)
A friendly greeting to the artist, Kandi
Hey Kandi!
The singer is acknowledging Kandi's success as a songwriter and artist
I know you been making PLATINUM RECORDS with Xscape
The singer is aware that Kandi has been producing popular hits with her former girl group Xscape
And writing number one smash hits for (Hey Kandi) TLC, Destiny's Child, Sole' 4-5-6
The artist is recognizing Kandi's success as a songwriter by listing some of the notable artists she has written for
Anyway!
The artist is changing the subject
You probably think you all that now since you won a Grammy (Hey Kandi)
The singer believes that Kandi may have become overly confident in her abilities since winning a Grammy Award
Yeah you think you all that Don't you!? And you writing for Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, 'N Sync And whatever, whatever (Hey Kandi)
The singer is sarcastically questioning Kandi's ego and success as a songwriter for other well-known artists
But what you gon do now Kandi What you gon do now Since you can't hide in the background no more
The artist is challenging Kandi to step out of her comfort zone and prove herself as a solo artist
What you gon do now KANDI (Hey Kandi)
The artist is emphasizing that the previous question is specifically directed towards Kandi
(Hey Kandi)
A friendly farewell to the artist, Kandi
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL EDWARDS, ROBIN EWART BARTER
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