Who is Sisqo?

Sisqo is a multi-talented American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer. He came to fame as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill in the late '90s. He has released three solo albums and is most known for his hit singles “Thong Song” and “Make it Hot”.

Early Life

Sisqo was born Mark Althavan Andrews in Baltimore, Maryland on November 9, 1978. As a child he was exposed to various genres of music including soul, rock, gospel, hip hop, R&B and funk. He joined a group called Dru Hill while in high school, along with fellow members Woody Rock and Jazz. The group was signed to Island Records in 1996.

Career Highlights

Dru Hill released their debut album Enter the Dru in 1996 which featured the hit single “In My Bed”. The album was certified double platinum by the RIAA. In 1998 they released their second album titled Dru World Order which included the chart-topping singles “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Never Make a Promise”. The album was certified gold. In 1999 Sisqo released his first solo album Unleash the Dragon which featured the massive hit single “Thong Song”. The single reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album itself was certified platinum.

Collaborations

Sisqo has collaborated with many artists over the years including Missy Elliott, Chingy, Lil Kim, Fabolous and Mariah Carey. His song “Make it Hot” with Missy Elliott reached number one on the US Hot Rap Songs chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. He has also appeared on television shows such as The Parkers, Celebrity Fit Club and Fear Factor.

Recent Activity

In 2017 Sisqo released his third studio album Last Dragon which featured the single “A-List”. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. In 2018 he appeared in the film A Star is Born playing himself opposite Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. He is currently working on his next album which is due to be released in 2020.