Mocha (rapper)
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Mocha | ||
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Background information | ||
Birth name | Aleesha Rivers | |
Born | TBA | |
Genre(s) | R&B, Rap | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Rapper | |
Years active | 1997-present | |
Label(s) | The Goldmind Inc. (1997-2001) Elektra (1997-2001) |
Aleesha J. Rivers a.k.a. (Mocha) or AJ Rivers is a African-American rapper. She has worked with Missy Elliott numerous of times. In 1997, She signed to Missy Elliott's "The Goldmind Inc." label. In 1998, Mocha appeared on Nicole Wray debut album "Make It Hot". Mocha appeared in tracks of "In Da Street, Make It Hot, and I Can't See".
In 1998, she appeared again in Timbaland's solo album "Tim's Bio", MC Lyte's album "Seven & Seven", "Why Do Fools Fall in Love Soundtrack" and a collaboration with Missy and Nicole on DJ Clue's "The Professional" album. The collabration of Missy Elliott, Nicole Wray, and herself had proven to produce a ladies third hit. In 1999, Mocha stepped in spotlight by herself. She wrote songs by along with "Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Brian Morgan". Her debut album, Bella Mafia was suppose to release in 2001, although Mocha left the label because her album was under the shadows. In 2002, Mocha retired from rapping and started writing books. In 2005, Mocha appeared again along with Nicole Wray in Lil' Nikki's first album "The Prelimaries". The track was called "Rich Girlz".
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2001: "Bella Mafia" (Unreleased)
[edit] Other Songs
- 1998: "Hit 'Em Wit da Hee [Remix]" (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring Lil' Kim, Mocha, and Timbaland)
- 1998: "In da Street" (Nicole Wray featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Mocha)
- 1998: "Make It Hot" (Nicole Wray featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Mocha)
- 1998: "I Can't See [Alternate Version]" (Nicole Wray featuring Mocha)
- 1998: "What Cha Know About This" (Timbaland featuring Mocha and Baby Blue)
- 1998: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" (Gina Thompson featuring Mocha)
- 1998: "I Like Control" (DJ Clue featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Mocha and Nicole Wray)
- 1998: "Want What I Got" (MC Lyte featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Mocha)
- 1998: "Do Something" (Total featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Mocha)
- 1999: "Even Cheaper [Cheapskate Remix]" (Sporty Theivz featuring Mocha)
- 1999: "I Still Believe [Steve J. Remix]" (Mariah Carey featuring Mocha and Amil)
- 2000: "Runnin' Shit" (featuring Timbaland)
- 2000: "Talkin' Crazy" (featuring Timbaland)
- 2001: "The Streetz" (featuring Lil' Mo)
- 2001: "Mardi Gras" (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Lil' Mo)
- 2001: "I Know What You Like" (featuring Petey Pablo, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Lil' Mo)
- 2005: "Rich Girlz" (Lil' Nikki featuring Mocha and Nicole Wray)
[edit] Books
- "Cash Money"
- "Urban Jungle"
[edit] Trivia
- Mocha, Nicole Wray, and Missy Elliott work together like a girl group.
- Mocha now goes by the name of A.J Rivers.
- She is now a author who writes books.
- She appeared in Nicole's album "Make It Hot" three times.
- Mocha still raps.
[edit] Music Videos
[edit] Guest Appearances
- Hit 'Em Wit da Hee [Remix] - Missy Elliott
- Make It Hot - Nicole Wray
- I Can't See - Nicole Wray