| Intro | American rapper |
| A.K.A. | Needa S., Juanita Stokes |
| Is | Rapper |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Music |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 1 January 1971 |
| Age: | 49 years |
Juanita Stokes, currently known as Needa S. (formerly Smooth), (born 1971) is an American singer, rapper and actress. She is the daughter of actress Irene Stokes and younger sister of music executive Chris Stokes.
Music career
In 2013, it was announced she has joined the upcoming BET reality series Hip Hop Sisters which will focus on six female rappers’ lives and their attempts to relaunch their careers. Other rappers confirmed to appear are MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Monie Love, Lil Mama, and Yo-Yo.
Personal life
She has a daughter named Earanequa Carter, born in 1990.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | U.S. Heatseekers | ||
| 1990 | Smooth & Legit
| 72 | – |
| 1993 | You Been Played
| 77 | – |
| 1995 | Smooth
| 35 | 17 |
| 1998 | Reality
| 48 | 32 |
| 2003 | What?
| – | – |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK Singles Chart | |||
| 1990 | “Smooth & Legit” | – | – | 11 | – | Smooth & Legit: The Album |
| “You Gotta Be Real” | – | – | – | – | ||
| “Where Is The Money” | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1993 | “Female Mac” | – | – | – | – | You Been Played |
| “You Been Played” | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1995 | “Mind Blowin'” | 75 | 31 | 7 | 36 | Smooth |
| “Blowin’ Up My Pager” | – | – | – | – | ||
| “It’s Summertime (Let It Get Into You)” | – | – | – | 46 | ||
| 1996 | “Love Groove (Groove With You)” | – | – | – | 46 | |
| “Undercover Lover” | – | – | – | 41 | ||
| “Love & Happiness” | – | – | – | – | single only | |
| 1998 | “Strawberries” | 49 | 17 | – | – | Reality |
| 2003 | “Sensitive” (featuring Da Brat & Jhené) | – | – | – | – | What? |
| “Baby’s Mama (Carrying Your Baby)” (featuring Marques Houston) | – | – | – | – | ||
