Shareefa

Shareefa is an American singer who came up in the mid-2000s, signing with the independent label VMG. Her debut album 'Point of No Return' arrived in 2007, but it was the single 'I Need a Boss' featuring Ludacris that really broke through the following year.

Her sound draws from soul and hip-hop, with influences like Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill showing up in her vocal approach. Other songs from that period include 'Trippin'' and 'U Told Me,' which carried a similar blend of sultry delivery and streetwise R&B production. She worked with artists like Rick Ross and Musiq Soulchild around that time.

After the success of 'I Need a Boss,' Shareefa's public profile became quieter. She's from Syracuse, New York, and her early material had a raw, emotional quality that stood out from more polished R&B of the era. The song 'Butterfly' also appears among her most recognized tracks.