Robin Power

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Robin Power (aka Power Royal) is a music producer, singer, rapper, actress and songwriter.

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[edit] Early Life

Robin Power was born in Chicago, Illinois, and attended local public schools, including South Shore High School, where she participated in drama, music, and talent shows. Her mother (a strong influence in her life) died from aids in 1997.

Early aspirations for an entertainment career led her to work as a professional cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls, and as a performer on the urban dance show Soul train.

[edit] Music

She pursued a music career in 1988, and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to work with music icon Prince, eventually becoming one of his proteges. She was the first female rap artist to record at Prince's Paisley Park Records, under musical director Demetrius "Sir Jam" Ross. She also worked with a Prince mandated all female band called the Uptown Dames, but this project never received any solid backing.

[edit] Feature Films

Power has appeared in a number of feature films, including small roles in Coming to America, House Party, and a more prominent role (as the girlfriend to co-star Morris Day) in the sequel to Prince's Purple Rain, Graffiti Bridge.

[edit] Music Videos

Power has appeared in several rap videos, including:

[edit] Current

Robin Power is of African-American and Creole descent. She is married to former NBA player Donald Royal and has one daughter.