Saucy Santana Explained

Saucy Santana
Birth Name:Rashad Jamiyl Spain
Birth Date:8 October 1993
Origin:Bridgeport, Connecticut and Perry, Florida, U.S.
Years Active:2019–present

Rashad Jamiyl Spain[1] [2] (born October 8, 1993), known professionally as Saucy Santana, is an American rapper. He began his career as a makeup artist for the hip hop duo City Girls, and soon after embarked on a recording career in February 2019 with his debut single "Walk Em Like A Dog". Meanwhile, he became a recurring guest on the reality television franchise . In 2021, Santana gained further prominence when his singles "Walk" and "Here We Go" spawned viral challenges on TikTok. That same year, he released the song "Material Girl," and later released the song's remix "Material Gworrllllllll!" (with Madonna).

Early life

Santana was born to Adrienne Spain[3] on October 8, 1993.[4] He grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, before moving to Florida when he was 10 years old.[5] Santana is of Afro-Dominican descent through his grandmother.[6] He started his career in the music industry by working as a makeup artist for City Girls,[7] and started rapping in February 2019 when he created a theme song for the podcast that he hosted with his friends at the time.[8]

Career

Santana uploaded his debut single "Walk 'Em Like a Dog" to the audio distribution platform SoundCloud in August 2019. This release was followed by his debut EP, Dog Walkers, in September 2019, and then the mixtape Imma Celebrity in January 2020.[9] Santana featured as a recurring guest on the third season of the reality television franchise ,[10] which aired on VH1 from January 6, 2020, to April 6, 2020.[11] In July 2020, Santana released his second mixtape Pretty Little Gangsta, bolstered by the singles "Up & Down" featuring American rapper Latto,[12] and "Back It Up" featuring American rapper LightSkinKeisha.[13] Santana featured on American rapper Sukihana's single "Food Stamp Hoe" in August 2021.[14] His 2020 single "Walk" went viral in 2021 after being used for the popular TikTok #WalkChallenge,[15] [16] [17] and earned him a cosign from American rapper Nicki Minaj.[18] His singles "Here We Go" and "Material Girl" also gained prominence on the platform throughout the year; the latter of which received a cosign from Madonna, who performed a medley of both her song "Material Girl" and Santana's "Material Girl" with him at NYC Pride in 2022.[19] [20] They would later release the version they performed as a single, entitled "Material Gworrllllllll!"[21] His debut studio album Keep It Playa was released on December 16, 2021, and featured the single "Shisha", his first collaboration with City Girls, with whom he originally began his career as a makeup artist.[22]

In August 2022, Santana made his debut on The Tonight Show, performing "Booty".[23] Santana also performed "Booty" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards "Pre-Show".

In January 2024, Santana joined the cast of the reality television show, during the second half of the eleventh season, in a supporting role. He was promoted to the main cast for the twelfth season.

Artistry

Santana has cited Gucci Mane, Trina, and Tampa Tony as influences.[24]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Love & Hip Hop: MiamiHimself 5 episodes
2022The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonHimselfGuest; performer
2022MTV PushHimself Guest
2023Good Morning AmericaHimselfGuest
2023Himself Guest
2023Celebrity SquaresHimself1 episode
2024Himself Main
2024BET AwardsHimself Presenter
2024 Bad vs. WildHimself Guest; performer
2024Himself 8 episodes
2024Baddies CaribbeanHimself Reunion host

Personal life

Santana came out as gay at age 17.

On December 11, 2019, Santana and two others were shot in a drive-by shooting in Miami.[25] Santana, who was hospitalized for his injuries, stated that he believes the shooting was motivated by homophobia.[26] He said of the shooting, "I got shot in the top of my shoulder, you was [sic] aiming at my face or at my head, that's an instant kill." This incident inspired him to write the song "You Can't Kill Me".

Selected discography

Mixtapes

TitleMixtape details
Imma Celebrity
  • Released: January 14, 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Arena Music Productions
Pretty Little Gangsta
  • Released: July 29, 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Arena Music Productions
It's a Vibe
  • Released: December 17, 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Arena Music Productions
Outside
  • Released: August 5, 2021
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Arena Music Productions

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
Down.
[28] 		": Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. August 12, 2022. August 30, 2022. September 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173549/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-downloads-chart/20220812/7000/. live.
"Walk Em Like a Dog"2019—Imma Celebrity
"Material Girl"—
"You Can't Kill Me"—
"Up & Down"
(featuring Latto)		2020—Pretty Little Gangsta
"Back It Up"
(featuring LightSkinKeisha)		—
"Walk"[29] —It's a Vibe
"Here We Go"[30] 2021—Outside
"Boom"—
"B4 (Remix)"
(with Kidd Kenn)		—Celebrating Pride: Kidd Kenn
"Rent Due"—
"Get TF Out My Face"—Keep It Playa
"Shisha"
(with City Girls)		—
"Hello"
(with Tay Money)		2022—rowspan="4"
"Put Your Hands on My"
(with R3hab)		—
"Booty"[31]
(featuring Latto)		—
"Material Gworrllllllll!"
(with Madonna)		69
"Bop Bop"—rowspan="6"
"1-800-Bad-Bxtch"2023—
"Whole Family"
(featuring Flo Milli)		—
"Meet Me In Da Skreets"—
"Walk It Like I Talk It"—
"Standin' On Bidness"2024—

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Food Stamp Hoe"
(Sukihana featuring Saucy Santana)		2021rowspan="4"
"Bossy"
(RealXman featuring Saucy Santana)		2022
"Pinot Noir"
(IDK featuring Jucee Froot and Saucy Santana)		2023
"Broke"
(Khadijah featuring Saucy Santana)

Awards and nominations

Results

!Year!Award!Nomination!Work!Result!Ref.
2022MTV Europe Music AwardsBest PushHimself[32]
People's Choice AwardsThe New Artist of 2022[33]
2023MTV Video Music AwardsPush Performance of the Year"Booty"[34] [35]

Notes and References

  1. Saucy Santana Is the Musician, the Meme, the Moment . AMEL MUKHTAR . Vogue . May 9, 2022 . May 12, 2022 . May 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220510211121/https://www.vogue.com/article/saucy-santana-musician-meme-moment . live .
  2. Web site: BACK IT UP . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . July 8, 2023 . November 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106193550/https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/908745958 . live .
  3. Web site: March 10, 2022 . Meet Saucy Santana: 7 Things To Know About the Material Gworl . June 10, 2022 . www.pride.com . en . June 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220610190622/https://www.pride.com/music/2022/3/10/meet-saucy-santana-7-things-know-about-material-gworl . live .
  4. News: Marchante. Michelle. Who is Saucy Santana? Florida rapper shot near a strip club found fame on SoundCloud. Miami Herald. June 27, 2021. June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627062602/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article238304783.html. live.
  5. Web site: October 8, 2020. The UB Interview: Saucy Santana Talks Music, Headlines and LGBT. June 27, 2021. UrbanBridgez. June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627064115/https://urbanbridgez.com/2020/10/08/the-ub-interview-saucy-santana-talks-music-headlines-and-lgbt/. live.
  6. Web site: Saucy Santana Talks Dating Women, Coming Out, Success as a Rapper, Overcoming Obstacles + More Ep.29 . . March 30, 2022 . December 22, 2022 . December 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221222012212/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd0soJstxfs&ab_channel=BreakbeatMedia . live .
  7. Web site: Rapper Saucy Santana Sits Down With ESSENCE For A Fun Q&A. June 27, 2021. Essence. May 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516142246/https://www.essence.com/fashion/rapper-saucy-santana-sits-down-with-essence/. live.
  8. November 29, 2019. Saucy Santana "Walk Em Like A Dog" Official Lyrics & Meaning . October 23, 2021. Genius. 0:38 . March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301145525/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acdbo5OPw6g&t=38s. live . YouTube.
  9. Web site: Matozzo. Marissa. January 15, 2020. There's a New 'Material Girl' in Town. December 25, 2021. Paper. June 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629023800/https://www.papermag.com/saucy-santana-material-girl-premiere-2644822687.html?rebelltitem=14#rebelltitem14?rebelltitem=14. live.
  10. Web site: Malone Méndez. Chris. August 3, 2021. 11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Rappers You Should Be Streaming Right Now. October 23, 2021. Popsugar.
  11. Web site: Dutta. Anisha. April 6, 2020. Has Love and Hip Hop Miami Been Renewed?. December 25, 2021. The Cinemaholic. en-US. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211225204400/https://thecinemaholic.com/love-and-hip-hop-miami-season-4/. live.
  12. Web site: Williams. Aaron. August 21, 2020. Mulatto Goes From Teen TV Star To Rap Royalty With 'Queen Of Da Souf'. live. June 27, 2021. Uproxx. May 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210520060930/https://uproxx.com/music/mulatto-queen-of-da-souf-interview/.
  13. Web site: Williams. Aaron. August 13, 2020. Saucy Santana's 'Back It Up' Video With LightSkinKeisha Gets Messy. live. June 27, 2021. Uproxx. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428123949/https://uproxx.com/music/saucy-santana-back-it-up-video-lightskinkeisha/.
  14. Web site: March 10, 2021. Sukihana And Saucy Santana's 'Food Stamp H*e' Video Is A Risque Effort. June 27, 2021. Uproxx. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428133553/https://uproxx.com/music/sukihana-saucy-santana-food-stamp-hoe/. live.
  15. Web site: Logan. Manseen. November 23, 2021. The Best TikTok Trends and Challenges Right Now. December 25, 2021. Complex. December 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211206131915/https://www.complex.com/life/best-tiktok-trends-challenges-right-now/. live.
  16. Web site: John. Arit. January 21, 2021. Cold Bernie, Flawless Michelle: the best memes from the inauguration. October 23, 2021. Los Angeles Times. October 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023202110/https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2021-01-20/the-internet-says-goodbye-to-trump-and-welcomes-back-radical-normalcy. live.
  17. Web site: Sidibay. Madusa. April 24, 2021. Saucy Santana Previews Fiery New Fatman Scoop "Walk" Remix. October 23, 2021. HotNewHipHop.com. October 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023200608/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/saucy-santana-previews-fiery-new-fatman-scoop-walk-remix-news.130762.html. live.
  18. Web site: Marie. Erika. October 16, 2021. Nicki Minaj Struts To Saucy Santana's "Walk," Says She Would Work With Him. October 23, 2021. HotNewHipHop.com. October 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023200607/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nicki-minaj-struts-to-saucy-santanas-walk-says-she-would-work-with-him-news.141058.html. live.
  19. Web site: Pellot. Emerald. December 16, 2021. 'Material Girl' TikTok explained: Saucy Santana song goes viral. December 25, 2021. In The Know. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211225204400/https://www.intheknow.com/post/material-girl-tiktok-song-saucy-santana/. live.
  20. Web site: McCafferty . Kenna . Madonna and Saucy Santana Perform 'Material Girl' . PAPER . June 24, 2022 . Paper Magazine . June 29, 2022 . June 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220628223859/https://www.papermag.com/madonna-saucy-santana-2657560223.html?rebelltitem=5#rebelltitem5 . live .
  21. Web site: Shutler . Ali . August 8, 2022 . Madonna teams up with viral star Saucy Santana for 'Material Gworrllllllll!' . August 8, 2022 . NME . en-GB . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808130811/https://www.nme.com/news/music/madonna-teams-up-with-viral-star-saucy-santana-for-material-girl-3285355 . live .
  22. Web site: Helfand. Raphael. December 16, 2021. Saucy Santana and City Girls pass the hookah on "Shisha". December 25, 2021. The Fader. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211225204400/https://www.thefader.com/2021/12/16/saucy-santana-and-city-girls-pass-the-hookah-on-shisha. live.
  23. Web site: Corrine . Amber . August 5, 2022 . Saucy Santana Makes Late-Night TV Debut With "Booty" Performance . August 8, 2022 . VIBE.com . en-US . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808130812/https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/saucy-santana-tonight-show-booty-performance-1234683751/ . live .
  24. Stanley. Marquin. Saucy Santana Wants to Lead By Example for Other Aspiring LGBTQ Rappers. December 25, 2021. Billboard. July 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210729092022/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8549550/saucy-santana-wants-to-lead-by-example-for-other-aspiring-lgbtq-rappers. live.
  25. Web site: Dwork. Christina Vazquez, David. December 11, 2019. Celebrity rapper Saucy Santana shot in arm after leaving Miami-Dade strip club. June 27, 2021. WPLG. June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627062605/https://www.local10.com/news/local/2019/12/11/celebrity-rapper-saucy-santana-shot-in-arm-after-leaving-miami-dade-strip-club/. live.
  26. Web site: Rapper Saucy Santana Among 3 Hurt in Shooting on Miami Highway. June 27, 2021. NBC Connecticut. December 12, 2019 . June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627062603/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/saucy-santana-shooting-miami-highway/2193473/. live.
  27. Web site: Dog Walkers EP by Saucy Santana. live. December 25, 2021. Apple Music. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211225204409/https://music.apple.com/us/album/dog-walkers-ep/1487835438.
  28. UK Download chart peaks:
    • "Material Gworrllllllll
  29. Web site: Walk – Single by Saucy Santana. December 25, 2021. Apple Music. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211225204411/https://music.apple.com/us/album/walk/1541891895?i=1541891896. live.
  30. Web site: Here We Go – Single by Saucy Santana. December 25, 2021. Apple Music. December 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211226020715/https://music.apple.com/cz/album/here-we-go-single/1571376674. live.
  31. Saucy Santana Drops Video To His Single, "Booty" . Zuluhiphop . July 19, 2022 . July 20, 2022 . July 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220720154702/https://zuluhiphop.com/entertainment-gist/saucy-santana-drops-video-to-his-single-booty/ . live .
  32. Web site: See the Complete List of MTV EMA 2022 Nominees . 2022-10-15 . www.mtvema.com . en . October 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013205500/https://www.mtvema.com/articles/6gf4r4/see-the-complete-list-of-mtv-ema-2022-nominees . live .
  33. Web site: Entertainment . E! . People's Choice Awards 2022 . 2022-11-19 . votepca.com . en . December 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211207173650/https://www.votepca.com/ . live .
  34. Web site: MTV . Vote Now – Nominees for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards . 2023-08-08 . www.mtv.com . November 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201127202927/https://www.mtv.com/vma/vote/ . live .
  35. Web site: Curto . Justin . 2023-09-12 . Here Are the 2023 VMA Winners . 2023-09-13 . Vulture . en-us . September 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230912215313/https://www.vulture.com/2023/09/2023-mtv-vma-winners-full-list.html . live .

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