Remy Ma Reveals Her BX Files This Summer Via First Indie Album

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Remy Ma Reveals Her BX Files This Summer Via First Indie Album
Published: Tuesday - June 19, 2007

BX rapper Remy Ma is gearing up for her first release since 2006's There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story with the announcement of her first independent album this summer titled The BX Files.

The new album will be released through Sure Shot Recordings, whose releases include Mad Skillz, Talib Kweli, Saigon and Ol Dirty Bastard. They are anticipating it to have a huge impact on the summer.

"Remy is an incredibly talented MC who can battle anybody, male or female. She continues to carry the legacy of her protégé Big Pun and we are excited about releasing one of the best female MCs in the game," said Chris Landry, CEO of Sure Shot Recordings.

The project will consist of 13 brand new tracks, and boasts guest appearances by Murda Mook, T-Rex, Papoose, Jae Millz, and Maino, while Remy enlisted the help of acclaimed producers The Heat Makerz and Ron Browz.

The BX Files is slated for release August 28.

Remy Ma started out writing poetry, which she would later turn into rap lyrics. Growing up in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx, she held her own as a prominent freestyle battler. As word spread about her impressive talent, she gained the attention of another Bronx native, rap legend Big Pun. After her mentor's untimely death, close friend Fat Joe signed Remy to his record label and made her an official member of The Terror Squad. Remy's appearance on the platinum selling single, "Lean Back," cemented her place in history as one of three female rappers ever to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In early 2006, Remy released her first solo album, There's Something about Remy: Based on a True Story, featuring the hit single "Conceited." Despite the popularity of her singles, the album was a commercial failure.

After going back to the drawing board, she felt independent was the right choice, thus signing a deal with Sure Shot for her forthcoming release.