Dondria
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Dondria Nicole Fields better known by her stage name
s Phatfffat or Dondria, is an American
R&B singer, currently signed to So So Def Recordings
. Before getting signed, Dondria was known to post YouTube videos singing cover songs.
by So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri
. She was born in Dover, OK, and raised in Texas. Dondria began singing at a young age in her church choir after her friend David Baker asked her to join with him. In 2006 she created a YouTube
channel using the username "Phatfffat" to showcase her singing talent. With YouTube she built a sizable following online, and eventually she was contacted by Dupri via a YouTube Message. Although it took several messages before she responded, when she did she was flown to Atlanta to meet Dupri. Originally she was asked to record a song with R&B Group Jagged Edge
, but eventually was offered a solo contract.
.
Dondria released a mixtape for fans, titled "Dondria Duets" on November 6, 2009. The Mixtape
was available for download on Global14.com, for free. She recorded popular male R&B songs that included verses by herself, turning them into duets. The Mixtape was released in order to promote, Dondria's single You're The One
which dropped a few weeks later.
Her full-length debut album, titled Dondria Vs. Phatfffat, was released on August 17, 2010. It debuted at #43, with first week sales of 9,422, which is notable since she was discovered off YouTube. The official debut single for her album "You're The One" was released on November 23, 2009. The single debuted on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
charts at #100 and peaked at #14. It's also charted at #21 on the Christian Songs chart the single is has reached at #70 on the radio songs. It is now a #10 on Heetseekers Chart. The video has peaked at No. 1 on 106 & Park. Her second single was titled "Shawty Wus Up" which features label-mate Johnta Austin
and Diamond
.
Dondria will be touring as the opening act on Trey Songz
and Monica's "Passion Pain & Pleasure" Tour. The tour will begin on August 6, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. On August 4, 2010 "Makin Love" from Dondria's debut album leaked to the Internet, getting overall good reviews from fans.
The third single from the album was to be "Where Did We Go Wrong", a song from the album co-written by Dondria. It never had an official release, but did chart on the R&B charts.
On June 3, 2011 "Boiling Points" was confirmed by Dondria to be an upcoming single on her Tumblr
Blog. The original song featuring Jermaine Dupri
first appeared on her "Dondria Duets 2", Mixtape. It is unclear if the record will be released as a mixtape single, or the first offering from a brand new studio album
.
Currently, Dondria is in the studio recording songs for her upcoming second album. She also just dropped remixes of Miguel's "Quickie", Drake's "Headlines" and Maroon 5's "Make Moves Like Jagger". She has maintained a YouTube fan base of more than 1,000,000 subscribers.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
s Phatfffat or Dondria, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B singer, currently signed to So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...
. Before getting signed, Dondria was known to post YouTube videos singing cover songs.
Discovery and early life
Dondria was discovered on YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
by So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
. She was born in Dover, OK, and raised in Texas. Dondria began singing at a young age in her church choir after her friend David Baker asked her to join with him. In 2006 she created a YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel using the username "Phatfffat" to showcase her singing talent. With YouTube she built a sizable following online, and eventually she was contacted by Dupri via a YouTube Message. Although it took several messages before she responded, when she did she was flown to Atlanta to meet Dupri. Originally she was asked to record a song with R&B Group Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge (band)
Jagged Edge is an American R&B group, with the lead singers, Brandon & Brian, born in Hartford, CT on October 13, 1975, Kyle Norman of Decatur, GA born on February 26,1976 and Richard Wingo of College Park, GA born on September 3, 1975. Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi...
, but eventually was offered a solo contract.
2008-Present: Dondria Vs. Phatfffat
Dondria released a buzz single for her album, titled "Can't Stop" on June 17, 2008. It originally was known to be her first single, but was only used as promotion for the project. She also was featured on a song titled "Like This" by Bow Wow, which was included on his 2009 studio album New Jack City, IINew Jack City II
* denotes a co-producer.Sample credits*"What They Call Me"**Contains elements and a sample of "Big Time" as performed by Rick James, and written by James Calloway, Leroy Jackson and Aaron "Sonny" T. Davenport.*"Roc tha Mic"...
.
Dondria released a mixtape for fans, titled "Dondria Duets" on November 6, 2009. The Mixtape
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
was available for download on Global14.com, for free. She recorded popular male R&B songs that included verses by herself, turning them into duets. The Mixtape was released in order to promote, Dondria's single You're The One
You're the One (Dondria song)
"You're the One" is a song by American singer Dondria. It is the lead single from her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat. The song had so far peaked at number 14 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.- Music video :...
which dropped a few weeks later.
Her full-length debut album, titled Dondria Vs. Phatfffat, was released on August 17, 2010. It debuted at #43, with first week sales of 9,422, which is notable since she was discovered off YouTube. The official debut single for her album "You're The One" was released on November 23, 2009. The single debuted on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
charts at #100 and peaked at #14. It's also charted at #21 on the Christian Songs chart the single is has reached at #70 on the radio songs. It is now a #10 on Heetseekers Chart. The video has peaked at No. 1 on 106 & Park. Her second single was titled "Shawty Wus Up" which features label-mate Johnta Austin
Johnta Austin
Johntá Austin is an American singer-songwriter, who is currently signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is commonly known for collaborating with Producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri & The Production Team StarGate. Austin was awarded two Grammy Awards for his work on the songs...
and Diamond
Diamond (rapper)
For the D.I.T.C. rapper and producer, see Diamond D.Brittany Nicole Carpenter , better known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper and former member of the group Crime Mob.-Early life:...
.
Dondria will be touring as the opening act on Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
and Monica's "Passion Pain & Pleasure" Tour. The tour will begin on August 6, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. On August 4, 2010 "Makin Love" from Dondria's debut album leaked to the Internet, getting overall good reviews from fans.
The third single from the album was to be "Where Did We Go Wrong", a song from the album co-written by Dondria. It never had an official release, but did chart on the R&B charts.
On June 3, 2011 "Boiling Points" was confirmed by Dondria to be an upcoming single on her Tumblr
Tumblr
Tumblr is a website and microblogging platform that allows users to post text, images, videos, links, quotes and audio to their tumblelog, a short-form blog. Users can follow other users, or choose to make their tumblelog private. The service emphasizes ease of use. The site ranks as the 10th...
Blog. The original song featuring Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
first appeared on her "Dondria Duets 2", Mixtape. It is unclear if the record will be released as a mixtape single, or the first offering from a brand new studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
.
Currently, Dondria is in the studio recording songs for her upcoming second album. She also just dropped remixes of Miguel's "Quickie", Drake's "Headlines" and Maroon 5's "Make Moves Like Jagger". She has maintained a YouTube fan base of more than 1,000,000 subscribers.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 2010 | Dondria vs. Phatfffat Dondria vs. Phatfffat Dondria vs. Phatfffat is the debut studio album of American R&B recording artist Dondria, released August 17, 2010, on So So Def Recordings.-Singles:The first single was "You're the One", released on November 21, 2009. It peaked at number 14 on the U.S...
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
US Christ Hot Christian Songs Christian Songs is a Billboard chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.... |
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| 2010 | "You're the One You're the One (Dondria song) "You're the One" is a song by American singer Dondria. It is the lead single from her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat. The song had so far peaked at number 14 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.- Music video :... " |
106 | 14 | 21 | Dondria vs. Phatfffat |
| "Shawty Wus Up Shawty Wus Up "Shawty Wus Up" is a song by American singer Dondria. The song features Johntá Austin and Diamond. It is the second single from her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat. The song had so far peaked at number 66 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.- Charts :... " (featuring Johntá Austin Johnta Austin Johntá Austin is an American singer-songwriter, who is currently signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is commonly known for collaborating with Producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri & The Production Team StarGate. Austin was awarded two Grammy Awards for his work on the songs... & Diamond Diamond (rapper) For the D.I.T.C. rapper and producer, see Diamond D.Brittany Nicole Carpenter , better known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper and former member of the group Crime Mob.-Early life:... ) |
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| "Where Did We Go Wrong" | — | 72 | — |
As supporting act
- 2010: Trey SongzTrey SongzTremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
and Monica (Passion Pain & Pleasure Tour)