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Kalenna Harper (born August 13, 1982),[1] better known mononymously as Kalenna (pronounced kuh-LEE-nuh), is an American singer-songwriter. She was a member of the hip hop group Diddy-Dirty Money, along with Diddy and fellow singer-songwriter Dawn Richard (formerly of Danity Kane) until they disbanded.

Harper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[1] the daughter of Randy Howard, an emcee and military personnel, and Donna Harper, a gospel singer.[1] Kalenna moved around very often as a child because of her father being in the military.[1] She attended three different high schools, Richmond Academy, Hephzibah and Fort Meade, where she graduated.[1]
Career
2004-2009: Songwriting and album appearances

She wrote many songs for other artists, such as Christina Milian's "Peanut Butter & Jelly", Charlotte Church's "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)", Aretha Franklin's "Put You Up on Game", Pussycat Dolls' "Painted Windows" and Ciara's "Pucker Up". She was featured on Rasheeda's GA Peach on the track "Pack Ya Bags" and Timati's The Boss on the track "Sexy Bitch". A track leaked in 2008 titled "Kaboom" is a duet between Harper and Lady Gaga recorded during their sessions with Jim Jonsin, before either singer was famous.

Additional credits include, Maino (Don't Say Nothing), Three 6 Mafia (Shake My), Ciara (Kiss My Swag), Trina (Let them Hoes Fight) and Dirty Money (Love Come Down). She's also been featured on the movie soundtracks to “Phat Girls” (Stronger) and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (Big Spender). "Let Them Hoes Fight" was originally slated to feature Gaga, but solely Harper's vocals ultimately made the record.
2009-present: Diddy-Dirty Money

Harper has now become a member of a group called Diddy-Dirty Money, which includes Harper and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard. The band worked heavily on Diddy's new album Last Train to Paris. They have released three singles to date. "Angels" was the band's debut single and featured The Notorious B.I.G., and was officially released on November 3 (but the song had leaked to the internet in early June). The video was directed by Hype Williams. The band's second single "Love Come Down" was released later that day (November 3). Both singles appeared on Diddy's album Last Train To Paris.

On November 13, a new Diddy-Dirty Money song leaked onto the internet. The song "Hurt" was a demo but officially became known as "Loving You No More," and features Drake. The song is likely to be a track on Last Train To Paris. The band's third single "Hello Good Morning" featured rapper T.I. and was released on March 30, 2010.

The group has performed on the 2010 BET Awards and nominated for the BET Best Group award. The album's fourth single "Loving You No More" featuring Drake was released on iTunes on September 21, 2010.

She also co-wrote a song with Christina Aguilera on the Switch and John Hill production "Bionic" for Aguilera's 2010 fourth studio album, Bionic.
2012-present: Chamber of Diaries

Kalenna released a mixtape called Chamber of Diaries on February 13, 2012 free of charges, consisting of thirteen tracks. The mixtapes lead single, "Go To Work" was released in November 2011.[4]
Personal life

Harper is married to Tony Vick,[1] they have one child, son Meshach Vick.[1]
Discography
Studio albums

Diddy-Dirty Money

Main article: Sean Combs discography
Year Album Peak chart
positions
U.S.
U.S. R&B

CAN

UK

FRA
2010 Last Train to Paris

Released: December 13, 2010
Label: Bad Boy, Interscope
Formats: CD, digital download, LP

7 3 67[5] 24[6] 194[7]

Solo

Mixtapes
Year Title
2012 Chamber of Diaries

Released: February 13, 2012
Label: TBA
Formats: Digital download

Solo singles
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. 100[8] U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2009 "Shake My" (Three 6 Mafia feat. Kalenna) 75 — 22 Laws of Power
2010 "Don't Say Nothin'" (Maino feat. Kalenna) — 99 — The Day After Tomorrow
"Beatbox" (D. Brown feat. Kalenna) — — — TBA
2011 "To The Top" (Ja Rule feat. Kalenna) — — — Pain Is Love 2
As songwriter
Year Song Artist(s) Album
2004 "Peanut Butter & Jelly" Christina Milian It's About Time
2005 "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)" Charlotte Church Tissues and Issues
2007 "Put You Up on Game" Aretha Franklin, Fantasia Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen
2008 "Painted Windows" Pussycat Dolls Doll Domination
2009 "Pucker Up" Ciara Fantasy Ride
"Angels" Diddy-Dirty Money, The Notorious B.I.G. Last Train to Paris
"Love Come Down" Diddy-Dirty Money non-album single
"Freezer Burn" (with Stefani Germanotta & Jim Jonsin) Lady Gaga, Jim Jonsin, Kalenna Unreleased
"Kaboom" (with Stefani Germanotta & Jim Jonsin)
"Let Them Hoes Fight" (Trina featuring Kalenna) Trina, Kalenna Harper Amazin'
2010 "Bionic" (with Christina Aguilera) Christina Aguilera Bionic
2011 "Welcome to St. Tropez" Timati La Voile Rouge 2011