Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bad Sister | Cold Chillin’ / Warner Bros. |
| 1992 | The Bitch Is Back | Cold Chillin’ |
Singles
| Year | Single | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Roxanne’s Revenge | Pop Art / Fever Records |
| 1985 | Queen of Roxanne Wars | Independent |
| 1986 | Def Fresh Crew Appearances | Cold Chillin’ |
| 1989 | Have a Nice Day | Cold Chillin’ / Warner Bros. |
Mixtapes / Rare Releases
| Year | Project | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | Juice Crew Era Archives | Independent |
| 2000s | Legacy Freestyle Tapes | Independent |
Collaboration Appearances
- Roxanne Wars era responses (1984–1985)
- Juice Crew recordings (Marley Marl productions)
- Cold Chillin’ label appearances (late 1980s)
- Hip-hop documentary soundtrack features (1990s–2000s)
Style and Influence
Roxanne Shanté is recognized as one of the first prominent female battle rappers in hip-hop, emerging from Queensbridge during the formative years of East Coast rap.
Her sharp lyrical responses in the “Roxanne Wars” helped establish competitive rap as a central element of hip-hop culture in the 1980s.
Legacy
Roxanne Shanté remains a foundational figure in hip-hop history, particularly for her role in shaping battle rap and opening space for women in competitive MC culture.
Her influence continues to be recognized in discussions of early rap innovation and the evolution of lyrical battles.