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Shunda K started her career with Shon B as a duo named Yeah Majesty before they were rounded out circa 2001 by gospel-raised vocalist Jwl B. They started collaborating with London-based electronica duo HardfeelingsUK (David Alexander and Richard Winstanley), who supplied the newly named Yo! Majesty with their electro-rap club beats, in 2002. Once they established a name for themselves on the underground club circuit, both in the US and the UK, Yo Majesty self-released their first official release, the Yo EP, in 2006.
They “made a splash” at SXSW in 2007 and that year toured alongside CSS and The Gossip. The group signed with Domino Records in 2007, and the label released an EP and full-length record by the band in 2008, which included a track produced by Basement Jaxx. Shon B left in 2008, soon after the group was signed, leaving Shunda and Jwl to tour as Yo Majesty. However, during January 2009 Shunda K was forced to finish the Yo Majesty tour solo as Jwl B was incarcerated as she assaulted a family member. When Jwl B was released, Domino forced Shunda to tour with her, so Shunda left the group and pursued solo interests.
Since splitting from Yo Majesty Shunda K has been very busy. She worked with Peaches on her new album, collaborating on the track Billionaire and released a series of EPs with french producer Flore and Damp Heat all the while steadily working on her double album which is yet to be released under Fanatic Records. She began 2010 by touring in Australia, performing at the roving Big Day Out festival, headlining club gigs and opening shows for friend Peaches .
Shunda’s first single off her new album “The Most Wanted” will be released in July 2010 and is called “Here I Am To Save The World”.
