New York Transplant Quanna is a rapper and singer from Savannah, Ga. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University and relocated to New York to pursue her career in music. Since she began rapping in 2012, the artist has released several independent projects and performed throughout the Southeast. Combining lyrics with melody and rhythm, Quanna is the perfect mix of Southern rapper and Carefree Black Girl. She is the owner of the CareFreeBlackGirl, LLC and a dedicated leader in the movement.
Aiming to be one of the most influential artists of our time, Quanna hopes to inspire generations of modern thinkers through her music. Her song "Curve" has gained radio play on 94.1 the Beat (Savannah) and has helped her generate a growing buzz in the hip hop community.
. Last year she opened for Rico Nasty in NYC and performed at A3C hip hop festival this past October.
Quanna is gearing up for her latest project “Miss Thang” with the release of her single “Big Mama”.

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