R.I.P. Ms. Melodie 

(of Boogie Down Productions) 

Ms. Melodie, ex-wife of KRS-ONE and a prominent member of the
Boogie Down Productions crew, passed away July 18th
according to numerous news sources.

Ms. Melodie, born Ramona Scott, was a member of the
influential Boogie Down Productions crew and released her
first album, Diva, in 1989 on Jive Records.

She is best known for her hit video, “Live On Stage” and
her hit single “Hype According to Ms. Melodie.”

Her most memorable performance was on the 1989 single
“Self Destruction” and she also has a cameo in Queen
Latifah’s video “Ladies First.”

Ms. Melodie was a native of Brooklyn, NY and is survived
by two sons. At this time, her cause of death is unknown.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.