Ms. Melodie (real name Ramona Parker, born in Flatbush, Brooklyn) was a emc… Read Full Bio ↴Ms. Melodie (real name Ramona Parker, born in Flatbush, Brooklyn) was a emcee married to KRS-One in 1988, and was associated with his group Boogie Down Productions until the couple's divorce in 1992.

Her first release was the 1988 12-inch single "Hype According to Ms. Melodie", which, like most of her records, was produced by KRS-One. While they began recording her debut album, Ms. Melodie and the rest of BDP appeared in the Keenen Ivory Wayans film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Her only album, Diva, would be released the following year by Jive/RCA Records and was largely produced by KRS-One, with contributions from Sam Sever and the Awesome 2's DJ Teddy Tedd. The single "Wake Up, Wake Up" reached the top-20 of the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart; the music video to its follow-up single "Live on Stage" was a hit on video stations. Melodie is also the older sister of fellow former BDP member Harmony. Melodie has not been heard from since.

Hype According To Ms. Melodie
Ms. Melodie Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Ms. Melodie:

Can't Stop Yea let's go Move how you move make it all Happen Move…
Intro Bueno bueno bueno bueno, como ustedes saben Puedes salir del…
More Five years ago so back in the day I'm more than…
To Sing All Night She don't want a man, she say they toxic But she…

Wake Up Wake Up! Tired as fuck, cannot sleep, always on the look for…
What Do You Do All you gotta do is be nice Be there All you gotta…
What Do You Do? All you gotta do is be nice Be there All you gotta…

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Comments from YouTube:

@Blackwoman12345

2y↑71

Thank you for the Video Terry Swoope I Remember her She was Married to K. R. S. I. I missed Boogie down production She was A Wonderful Rapper Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️ I missed Positive Rapper and Positive Messages That was my favorite song

@Sleazball_

2y↑2

Her and Lizzo favor one another very much

@kennethoats2322

2y↑98

Ms. Melodie and other female rappers had what these female rappers of today don't....CLASS 💯

@mrScififan2

2y↑5

Yup!

@terrimchenry4718

2y↑4

Absolutely. Love her

@tiffanyshoyouright8757

1y↑1

Sho You Right

@johnsonjohnson9389

39w↑2

Learn how to uplift without putting others down❤️

@Brandyiswonderfullymade

31w

Right

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@ahmadscott8254

2y↑42

I didn’t know Ms. Melodie passed away…May God Rest her soul; she’s truly a legend.

@uniquelyme3581

2y↑45

Ms Melodie was a beautiful woman. I remember seeing her in the Self destruction video sitting at the head of the table with her fur coat on and l was like YESSSSS!!!!!

@misshelena6930

2y↑34

Always loved her and I wish more people talked about her life and her contribution to music. She demanded respect and I miss her. She was glamorous and beautiful.

@Mo-Reese8043

2y↑27

Self destruction.. it was one of my favorite tracks growing up and it remains so.. I still listen to it in my playlist on apple music..

@elizabethhill4137

2y↑44

When it's a full figured black woman, she is not considered to be beautiful, just talented. Ms. Melodie was both beautiful and talented.

@ToyaAndreka-JeanThomas-pj9me

4w↑1

Yes she was a very confident Queen rather plus size or not ❤

@julieshepard1616

2y↑43

I knew they was married, they was rapping about what was going on in our hood. I like her!❤️💯👍🏾

@j.shep7391

2y↑4

Me too. Rap stood for something besides endless bars about sex, murder, drugs and material possessions.

@aayjay8536

2y↑17

RIP TO ONE OF THE QUEENS OF RAP,MS MELODIE💐💐💐,I LOVED HER,,,THANKS FOR THE VIDEO MR SWOOPE 👍👍👍

@feleciaclemons5074

2y↑49

Loved Her!!!!! She bodied "self destruction".♥️❤️💯

@Mo-Reese8043

2y↑5

True, But they all did in my opinion! Everybody on the track

@romanticistphilosophical3083

2y↑30

Self-destruction is a great song. Boogie Down Productions was on it back in the day when it came to telling stories from the inner city. They were about something. I love what they stood for. RIP Ms. Melodie.

@spank2424

2y↑41

She would’ve been just as big as Queen Latifah!

@spank2424

2y↑2

@The Dragon Manifest Show RIGHT I didn’t say I like Q

@crw3673

2y↑3

No disrespect, but I don't see her being as big a Latifah. But it is sad that the record labels didn't get behind her and other positive artists! It is a document fact that the industry pushed negative rap music like gangsta rap, 30 plus years ago for the demise of the black community. This is why artists like Ms Melody didn't get much radio play and now part of the unforgetten.

@spank2424

2y↑4

@@crw3673 I don’t see why not Ms Melody had the best Mc coach in the industry KRS One...but I understand what ur saying as far the negatively they pushed and still want today

@crw3673

2y↑5

@@spank2424 okay I agree with the best Mc coach. And maybe if there wasn't a shift in pushing gangsta rap, maybe she would have shined? Charles Barkley once said, their were a handful of basketball players that he thought were better than Jordan. For one reason or another, they didn't make it to the NBA. Sometimes it's just timing. Being in the right place at the right time.

@earlross1663

2y↑2

Latifah was an actress also, so that's what helped her career. She didn't have as much exposure as that.

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@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift

2y↑10

Just a mention of this forgotten
legend Ms Melodie is a big deal
and means a lot to most of us
from that golden Era of Hip Hop.
This is appreciated.Thank you!.

@Mo-Reese8043

2y↑26

Rest in peace Ms. Melody you are missed!

@christinagoodwin3754

51w↑5

She was amazing !!! She definitely didn’t get the credit she deserved. She still today one of my favorites . Her voice was so smooth . Rest Easy 💕

@io9828

2y↑11

God they were young with intelligence. I'm 24 now and I've never seen intellectual artist in my life. My dad's generation was so blessed.

@HWolfeIII

2y↑3

You're so right, keep seeking the truth and positivity you'll be blessed and find it.

@tyardovdabulldht2340

2y↑17

Wow, didn't even know she was gone.(this hurts). R.I.P. Ms. Melody the classy born again Rapper!

@themagnificent1240

2y↑2

Yes it's does

@able76

2y↑7

Wow! She was ahead of her time. Her message is what's needed today; Women maintaining their femininity...R.I.P.

@pele11201

1y↑1

What she is saying is the truth. A lot of female MCs back in the 80s and early 90s were hard on the mic in terms of rhymes, but we’re still very feminine in both appearance and demeanor. Rappers like Ms. Melodie, Yo-Yo, Latifah, Sweet Tee, Antoinette, Monie Love, and MC Trouble were all nice on the mic and still very feminine. All of that started to change around 1993 when the G-Funk era took over.

@missbee1451

2y↑24

I soooo miss female rappers like this. I always wondered what her cause of death was since she was so young....🤔

@crw3673

2y↑12

I thank you for this small look/documentary of rap artist Ms Melody. I also didn't know she was formally married to KRS 1, until her passing. I think what she was trying to say in her interview was you can come off hard, without looking or sounding like a man. I commend KRS 1 and B.D.P for seeing a problem in our community and trying to do something about. He saw how rap music influenced our culture and try to do something positive. But the label and the powers that be, didn't get behind him and other artists that moved towards positive Hip Hop.

@Blackwoman12345

2y↑54

Female Rappers They don't Have To Be Dressing Half Naked To Prove A Point I missed The Female Rappers from the 1980's and 1990's Early 2000's When They had Respect for Themselves

@christophercouch7116

2y↑3

💯

@kimberlydill8059

2y↑2

yes ma'am

@mrScififan2

2y↑4

Someone called today’s female rappers strippers with microphones…..

@3kills570

2y↑7

And she was great in live shows . rest easy queen .

@MrMopeake

2y↑7

You are right about vinyl being worth money. I’m a former rare album collector and still hold onto much of my collection. I even have records that date back to the 1930’s. And even rare cassettes and cd’s are worth a nice amount of money as well.

@imher2462

2y↑7

I remembered her on the video self destruction. Rest in peace🌹🌹🌹

@ronnieholliday7750

2y↑10

She was like the female version of Biggie. She could really rhyme. RIP Ms Melodie and RIP Terry. Blessings

@MichaelBrown-dl7yr

2y↑5

I agree 100 percent I still listen to 70 ,80 up to 90s and til this day pioneers of rap still don't get the credit where credits is due today 💯👍

@ToyaAndreka-JeanThomas-pj9me

I miss her....loved her roles as a wife n talented rap artist.❤😢Rest in Power Queen Melody u are never forgotten

@marsharicewoodard6357

2y↑3

Omg I did not kno Ms.Melodie had pass away I am rly sorry hearing about her passing. RIP Ms.Melodie u will always be remembered & miss💯😢😢🖤✌🏿 .. I am a real big fan of krs-1💯🖤✌🏿

@charlenewhite9007

2y↑2

All of that little Ms Melody she's so calm and peaceful when she speak May her soul rest in peace Rip 🙏❤️🕊️

@sincerethawt

49w↑1

Ms.melodie was a beautiful woman and a great lyricist.. a queen indeed and truly missed and unsung!!

@betonblack5334

2y↑8

krs should have worn that bdp gear at the versus!

@latanyaharris-gooden427

1y↑2

Hard but subtle! Aggressive and authoritative on stage ! But with femininity.. loved her ❤

@SupraManG

2y↑7

I found out much later that Ms. Melodie and KRS-ONE were married. When Self-Destruction came out, that was rap worth listening to. I honestly thought that she was still alive. Sorry to know that she isn't 😔. But that last pic in this video,, TSV, I think is the best!

@kellymills8779

1y↑2

RIP Ms. Melodie. She was classy and dope. ❤️☀️👍🏿

@rozchristopherson648

2y↑3

Glad to see KRS-One chose a woman of substance for his wife. RIP Ms. Melodie. 🧡🙏

@AllProStyle

2y↑2

R.I.L to Ms Melodie I used to rock with her..Dope Lady Dope Flow🙏🏾💯

@shareofmoney

2y↑2

She was a pioneer in women’s rap and rap in general. I knew they were married but I don’t know how long. Thanks for shedding light on some of the people and pioneers that history seems to have forgotten.

@Aprilneves1icloud

19w

I Love this…. It’s sad I can’t find any other videos on Ramona Parker aka Ms. Melody …..a true legend in my book. Thank you for this video.🙏🏽🖤✨🫶🏽✌🏽

@karengoodman1678

2y↑2

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS VIDEO….I HAVE THIS VIDEO AS ONE OF MY VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE…FUNNY HOW NO ONE EVEN MENTIONS THIS VIDEO OR THE MOVEMENT…

@cfields2309

2y↑4

Heaven is boosting up its Rapping Delights! She’s joining Heavy D. RIP! Peace for her family! Love to the ones who carry on her legacy!

@demetriahudson4783

14w↑1

Loved Ms Melodie 🕊🌺

@blackcaesar4u

32w

Appreciate the video. I always liked her music but never knew much about her story.

@christianbrown6469

2y↑4

Rest in peace Queen 👸🏾 🙏🏽

@moneymoney6817

2y↑5

💝💒 RIP !!!! 2HER !!!!! 💒💝

@johnbaptiste6266

2y↑3

Self Destruction was the jam! Positive deep meaning, I'll add...its how Ms. Melodie and KRS rolled anyway.

@anitamarie9056

2y↑1

She was definitely one of my favorites period!!! A beautiful black real woman!!!

@tiffanyshoyouright8757

Very well said thank you for acknowledging this Original Queen of Rap Ms. Melodie R.I.P. My Sista thank you for gracing us with your words of wisdom.

@chyna4me1

2y↑1

Such a Hip Hop legend… so underrated May you continue to Rest In Peace Queen!!

@kyriegospel

2y↑3

if we wanna develop and grow to a another level….
….. we can’t be Guinea pigs for the devil.

/Bklyn👑

@wilbertharrington358

2y↑3

she was a legend RIP

@Shell0517nj

2y↑1

I totally agree with you she was a pioneer in rap. Thank you for sharing. Yes she was classy. She was Ms. Melodie!

@sunflowerlove6489

2y↑4

Hey terry i have alot of vinlys too i want to know if u would do story on one of the baddest groups too come out of the purple highness camp PRINCE ! the groups name is mazarati they had songs 100mph. strawberry lover etc....

@patriceanderson8239

2y↑3

We are losing alot of your artists from the 80s and 90s

@392_RHINO

This is a good one. I'm glad you did this.

@mnicaisse

Thank you for sharing

@phoenixrising_1973

40w↑1

Im APPALLED Queen Latifah has NOT mentioned her name not once on her journey to fame....APPALLED💯

@nikkirockznikkirockz8551

..Thank you for covering this uPdate on Queen Ms. Melodie (Rock In Paradise) Terry (R.I.P.), I would luV to hear more about your uPbringing, origins, viewpoints, etc. hopefully your awesome brother will soon provide some more videos about this topic asap!!! ❤️💙💚

@Pillionaire99

Great work 👍🏾

@flyandlocd

2y↑2

Yes ma'am!!! Ms. Melodie was a beautiful black woman. Intelligent and classy. Rest easy Queen. BDP is my favorite rap group outside of Public Enemy.

@vic9065

Thanks for the video Mr. Swoope. Could you do one on the group 5 Five Star.

@danielleblue266

2y↑1

Awesome content....I never knew she passed... truly a legend

@TheLaquane

2y↑1

Yes she was super classy brother so true one love to Ms. Miss Melody RIP QUEEN ⚰️⚰️⚰️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯

@larrywoods3195

Another good one TERRY..

@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334

2y↑1

Yes ms. Melodie deserves an unsung

@henrinevermind1695

2y↑2

🌬🌤This is BLACK people "TRUTHS" being SERVED UP not as a CULTural FASHION STATEMENT but as a SAVING GRACE for the CULTure of DEGENERACY and DEATH OF "SELF DESTRUCTION"! *(🙏🏽REAL REAL RESPECT FOR Ms MELODIE G♡D BLESS 😇HER SOUL RIP💐)!!!

@johndevillier2852

2y↑1

Fantastic 🖖🏽

@TheNarmerPalette

This is an Awesome video Sir. I really enjoyed receiving this information. I am a Super Fan of KRS ONE, Boogie Down Productions, Ms. Melody and the rest of the Crew. She was really a stand alone female Rap Artist that set an example and a positive one with her subtle female rap style at that time. I never forgot old school Hip Hop even here in 2023. I listened to the Blastmaster Yesterday. Just stating these things out of much passion for the culture that was set and continued by the Foundational Groups from back in the day.

@ShawnonSkates

Many thanks!

@PlaAwa

Great stuff!

@qamisrael5724

2y↑1

Beautiful black woman!!!

@sunflowerlove6489

2y↑1

Everything was great in the 90's and back blacks had great songs etc.... i miss those days for real !

@jonathancineus6424

2y↑1

Love your videos. What’s the music at the end of your video? Would love to purchase or stream it if you give props to the artist.

@tyroneepps3018

2y↑1

Hi.i have e your new ! Channel I like this 📹 I will put this in my library so Keep the 📹's coming your new ! No.1fan

@rachelcooper9959

Very nice job, she was a wonderful person and a very good Friend of mine always positive diffidently missed

@thealphawomanpreneurtv

2y↑3

I remember listening to self-destruction with my older brother in the morning while waiting for the school bus 🚌 when little kids and their older siblings rode the bus together.

I barely had no idea who the rappers were on the track at the time, but loved the rap. Great and fun times!

RIP Ms Melodie

@sonjapolk3456

1y↑1

Self destruction, you're headed for self destruction. Real rap💯

@johnnierock1090

10w

Ms.Melodie was dope! SLAUTE! Rest easy Queen 🙏🏻🕊️I have her first 12 inch single on vinyl still “Hype According To Ms.Melodie” dope ass record!

@Tiajones333

2y↑2

Ms Melodie never get the respect she deserve when they talk about female rappers they never talk about her and certain people

@darinharris2081

Love you and miss you legend!!!

@jeanninebuford402

2y↑5

Wow she was a style Icon! She had on better drip than everyone. Her hair was super fly and her makeup was flawless! She also had a lot of sex appeal. She was so beautiful and classy. She reminds me of how Tokyo Vanity looks today. I knew she had passed, but I thought it was way before 2012 because she did leave the rap scene and the media. I really wonder what was her cause of death? I am 44 now. I hate she died so young and she was a beast on the mic. With the right direction she could have been a superstar.

@zekaryahroyal4346

Rip queen 👑❤️

@thealphawomanpreneurtv

2y↑1

Terry how do you preserve your records? I have classic music CDs 💿 that I know one day will be a lot of money, however I want to preserve them.

@kirkodems1532

MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS HER & REVIVES HER IN HEAVEN & GOD BLESS HER SON'S & FAMILIES. SHE WAS & WILL ALWAYS BE A CLASSY LADY.

@natashabrown6147

Loved Ms Melodie Rip Respect❤💯

@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560

God bless krs one positive brother

@charlenewhite9007

Beautiful Lady ❤️ Rip ❤️

@crestmont8

1y↑1

What’s the song at the end of the video. It’s really smooth.

@vincentwilliams5271

RIP Ms Melodie 🙏

@ramonacargo8184

27w

I GREW UP WITH MS. MELODY SHE IS FROM REDHOOK BROOKLYN I KNOWN HER SINCE CHILDHOOD I KNOW HER BY RAMONA SCOTT COMING UP

@anitamarie9056

2y↑1

I grew up on ms melody!!! She Was full size real black woman !!!! She was definitely classy an wore it very well!!!! No disrespect but Lizzo should take notes!!!

@christopheredwards4774

Respect to miss melody bless her soul 🙏

@kiwioakley8560

Rest in Heaven Ms. Melodie. You're in Heaven making better music for the Lord. KRS 1 doesn't talk much about her

@anakin.2956

Rest in eternal Power, Queen. If there's one rapper... 'scuse me, I mean MC that is similar to Ms Melodie then it has to be the REAL Queen of Hip Hop today, Rapsody. But Melodie was in same era with Latifah, Lyte, Yo-Yo, Monie Love, all who are, in my opinion the original queen's of hip hop. It's such a shame Melodie was taken from us so soon. Speaking of 90s female hip hop artists, y'all remember Bo$$? She was one my personal best MC's. Another true talent that disappeared. Thank you for another great and informative video ✌🏾

@phoenixrising_1973

40w

Bless his heart...KRS-1 NEVER married again💔

@sunflowerlove6489

She was so dope !!!!

@Kitu74

Sorry 2 hear that may she rest in peace

@charlenewhite9007

Yes and I just found out about her passing last night and right now this morning so much 21st 2022 I can't believe I I just found that so many things happen in 2012 that's the Year my son got almost killed by a truck wow me you're so rest in peace Rip 🙏 I miss you forever