Cha Cha (rapper)
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Parris Franz |
| Born | Parris Ly'nell Fluellen[1] February 12, 1980 |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Epic |
Parris Ly'nell Fluellen[2] (born February 12, 1980), better known as Cha Cha or Parris Franz,[3] is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s,[4][5][6] and her subsequent transition into acting.[7]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Cha Cha was born on February 12, 1980 and raised in Detroit, Michigan.[8] She attended Cass Technical High School and took acting classes at Michigan State University. She is currently a student at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles.
Music career
[edit | edit source]Cha Cha signed a recording contract with Epic after guest appearances on the Hav Plenty soundtrack, Shae Jones' Talk Show, and Tash's Rap Life. Her debut album, Dear Diary, was released on September 14, 1999, and featured collaborations with artists such as Nas and Juvenile. The album's single, "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)," reached #28 on Rap.[9]
After Dear Diary, Cha Cha contributed to several projects by rapper Royce da 5'9", including his mixtapes Build and Destroy and M.I.C. (Make It Count), and his second studio album, Death Is Certain.
Acting career
[edit | edit source]Cha Cha transitioned into acting, with roles in films and television. Her film credits include:
- Office Outbreak (2006) as Sasha
- Stomp The Yard: Homecoming (2010) as a dancer
- A Day of Trouble (2018) as Jennifer
- Chocolate City (2015) as a club patron
- Entourage (2015) as a rave promoter
She appeared on MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show and in shows like Meet the Browns (2010), Let's Stay Together (2012), and A Cross to Bear (2015). Cha Cha also worked as an on-air personality for Clear Channel and Radio One.[citation needed]
In theater, she starred in productions such as Soul Kittens Cabaret and A.I.M.: Angry Insecure Men, reprising her role as Mari Rodriguez in the play's film adaptation. Other performances include My Brother Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Story[10] and Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense,[11] a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.[12]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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| U.S. R&B | |||
| 1999 |
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Singles
[edit | edit source]| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rap | US | |||
| 1999 | "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" | 28[13] | — | Dear Diary |
| "He Likes" (featuring Jagged Edge) | — | — | ||
| 2001 | "Stick 'Em" | — | — | What's the Worst That Could Happen? |
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Office Outbreak | Sasha | |
| 2010 | Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming | Dancer | |
| 2014 | A.I.M: Angry Insecure Men | Mari Rodriguez | |
| 2015 | Chocolate City | Club Patron | |
| 2015 | Entourage | Rave Promoter | |
| 2018 | A Day Of Trouble | Jennifer |
Short film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | This Time | Ta'sia |
| 2018 | Surprise! | Jaz Allen |
Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Lyricist Lounge Show | Customer | |
| 2010 | Meet the Browns | Patient | Episode: "Meet the Harassment" |
| 2010 | Christmas Cupid | ||
| 2012 | Let's Stay Together | Waitress | Episode: "Leave Me Alone" |
| 2015 | A Cross to Bear | Tasha |
References
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External links
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- Cha Cha/Parris Franz at Facebook
- Parris Franz on IMDb
- Cha Cha on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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- Living people
- Cass Technical High School alumni
- Michigan State University alumni
- 21st-century American women rappers
- African-American women rappers
- African-American rappers
- African-American songwriters
- Songwriters from Michigan
- Epic Records artists
- Midwest hip-hop musicians
- Rappers from Detroit
- 21st-century African-American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- Actresses from Detroit
- American radio personalities
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century African-American rappers
- 20th-century African-American musicians
- 20th-century African-American women
- 1980 births