Mac Bre-Z Da Kandi Lady: Bio

Artist

Mac Bre-Z

Genres

Hip Hop

Rap

Occupations

Rapper

Songwriter

Model

Years Active

2004- present

Labels

Dee Money Records

Hit Afta Hit

LaFlare/ So Icey Ent

Cosa Nostra

Kandi Lady Ent

Associated Acts

Gucci Mane

Zaytoven Beatz

Career Bio

Lavaneka Stanae Grier (born February 14, 1987) known by her stage name Mac Bre-Z, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter. She was born and raised out of Atlanta, GA., growing up in Mechanicsville (Westside Zone 3) & Decatur, GA (East Atlanta Zone 6). At a tender age she would express her feelings writing in her diary and began rhyming. She was discovered by a local promoter after being persuaded to perform at Columbia High School's Annual talent show hosted by DJ Greg Street of V103. She was discovered by Hit Afta Hit CEO Johnie Cabbell which led to her signing to Dee Money Records. Then releasing her first single "Uh-Oh" which followed by the remix featuring Crime Mob's Princess & Diamond. In 2004 "Making All The Cash" hosted by DJ Scream was the first mixtape of her career. In 2005 Bre-Z featured on Gucci Mane's single "Go Head" (produced by Nitti) from his Trap House album. Departing from Dee Money Records she then signed to Gucci Mane's label "LaFlare/So Icy Ent." In 2006, making another placement on Gucci Mane's second album "Hard to kill" featuring on the song "Pillz" (produced by Zaytoven) and "Go Head". While under So Icey Ent. she performed as an opening act for Yung Joc on the Scream Tour 5. After ending her situation with LaFlare/So Icey Ent she signed with Cosa Nostra out of Detroit Michigan for a year. She then released several consecutive mixtapes; The Kandi Lady hosted by Dj Scream, [2007], Confessions Of A Mac Vol. 1 hosted by Dj Aaries [2008], Confessions Of A Mac Vol. 2 hosted by Dj Bobby Black [2009], The Money Lady (compilation 2009), Money Over Men hosted by T.Brewer [2010], HBIC hosted by Dj PExclusivez [2013]. Within her music career she has collaborated with many artist: Gucci Mane, Zaytoven, Lil' Scrappy, Rasheeda, Shawty Lo, Crime Mob, Yung Joc, Gangsta Boo, La Chat, Yung Ralph, Rich Boy, Oj Da Juiceman, Maceo and many more. Being in the music industry for 11 years Mac Bre-Z has performed many shows on the East Coast and in her home city of Atlanta Georgia making her name known. She has been a free agent, Indie Artist of her own label Kandi Lady Ent for the past 6 years. Mac Bre-Z is currently working on her 8th mixtape/album Product Of The A.

Early Life

Lavaneka Stanae Grier (born February 14, 1987) known by her stage name Mac Bre-Z. She was born and raised out of Atlanta, GA., growing up in Mechanicsville Georgia (Westside Zone 3) with her parents Vanessa & Stanley Grier, with only one younger brother Stanziel Grier. They moved to Decatur Georgia (East Atlanta Zone 6) shortly after her parents divorced. At a young age whenever Lavaneka could get a hold of her diary she would express her feelings, thoughts and opinions in her diary which lead to her rhyming. Attending Miller Grove Middle School, Mac Bre-Z became very popular and was voted to be crowned Miss GQ when she was only in the 7th grade. The multi-talented young lady participated in "Xi Delta Phi" step team. She was given the line name Bre-Z also known as Baby P.H.A.T by her step team members who said, "She is so cool and she is known for wearing the latest Baby Phat clothing". The nickname followed her to Redan High School, where classmates constantly made jokes about her secret admirers. From that point on she became known as Mac Bre-Z, which she now uses as her alias. Being inspired by fellow emcee's; Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Eve, Da Brat and Lil Jon, Mac Bre-Z began to develop her diary entries into songs. From freestyling in class and in the streets of Atlanta Bre-Z's rapping ability was starting to be recognized. She was persuaded to perform at Columbia High School's Annuual talent show hosted by DJ Greg Street of V103, in which she was discovered by a local promoter. Shortly after, she was signed to Dee Money records and released her first single "Uh-Oh". She began to book shows in Atlanta and making her way across the East Coast.

DISCOGRAPHY

Albums

Gucci Mane- Trap House [2005]

Gucci Mane- Hard To Kill [2006]

Mixtapes

Making All The Cash [2004]

The Kandi Lady [2007]

Confessions Of A Mac Vol. 1 [2008]

Confessions Of A Mac Vol. 2 [2009]

The Money Lady [2010]

Money Over Men [2010]

HBIC [2013]