Remy Ma is the only female Rapper Nominated for a Grammy this year

NEW YORK (Universal/ Motown Group) - Remy Ma, the only female rapper of the group, Terror Squad, has achieved what has suddenly become a rare honor - at least in this year's hip hop sweepstakes - becoming the "only female rapper" to snag a Grammy nod for 2004. Remy received the nomination with Terror Squad in the Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group" category for their No 1 hit, "Lean Back."

Following in the footsteps of previous female Grammy winners, including Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Eve, Lil Kim, and Missy Elliott, as she readies her soon-to-be-released solo debut, There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story, scheduled to hit stores this summer.
The Bronx native will re-team with "Lean Back" producer, Scott Storch on the eagerly anticipated album.

Remy first turned heads in 2000 when she was known as the femme fatale, Remy Martin, and featured on the remix to M.O.P.'s hit "Ante Up." The buzz continued to build around the charismatic rapper after a series of guest performances on some of the hottest DJ mixtapes, culminating with Remy's legendary MC battles in which she always crushed her competition.
But, the biggest catalyst of her success has been her association with the acclaimed Terror Squad, topping it off with last summer's monster hit "Lean Back," which had everyone from Bruce Willis to Jennifer Lopez "doing the Roc-Away."

The single from Terror Squad's album True Story, which debuted at No 7 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart, was a No 1 single on Billboard's Top 100 Singles Chart, Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles & Tracks Chart, Hot Rap Track Chart, and Rhythmic Top 40 Chart. "Lean Back" received heavy radio and video rotation throughout 2004, helping to make Remy Ma a household name.

The 23-year old emphasizes that she writes her own rhymes, earning the respect of her peers throughout hip hop for her insightful and tough lyrics. On Remy's solo debut, There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story, the verses reflect both her hard and sensitive side.
Besides teaming up with Scott Storch, the album will include production by Rich Harrison (Beyonce-Crazy In Love) and newcomers like Miami's Cool and Dre (Ja-Rule- New York) who have drawn comparisons to The Neptunes.

With a Grammy nomination under her belt, Remy Ma now steps to the limelight as a dual threat with both street credibility and mainstream appeal. This summer's solo venture, There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story, is sure to seal her role as a major contender - whatever-the-gender - throughout the world of hip-hop and beyond...