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Overweight Pooch
Also known as (Big) Pooch
Born (1970-09-18)September 18, 1970
Harlem, New York
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, US
Died September 23, 2021(2021-09-23) (aged 51)
Phoenix, Arizona
Genres
Years active 1990–1992
Labels A&M/PolyGram
Associated acts CeCe Peniston

Overweight Pooch (born Shatonya Davis, September 18, 1970 - September 23, 2021) was a female rapper. Her name comes from her childhood nickname.

Career

In 1991, Pooch released her only album, Female Preacher, on A&M Records and scored a moderate commercial success with the single "I Like It", which charted at number #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and at #58 in the UK Singles Chart. The composition featured vocals by CeCe Peniston, who contributed to two other songs on Davis' album ("Kickin' Da Blues" and "Female Preacher"). She was married and had three children. Pooch died on September 23, 2021—five days after turning 51 years old.

Discography

Albums

Year Title
1991 Female Preacher
  • Release date: July 9
  • Record label: A&M/PolyGram
  • Formats: LP, MC, CD

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
US Dance
1991 "Ace Is a Spade" Female Preacher
"I Like It" 58 16
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Promotional releases

"Hip House Party" (1991)

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