The Real Roxanne

Following the massive success of U.T.F.O.’s “Roxanne, Roxanne” single in late 1984 and early 1985, over 100 answer records appeared, and several female rappers, adopted the Roxanne alias; The Real Roxanne (born Adelaida Martinez) was perhaps the most talented of the bunch and really only had to contend with Roxanne Shante for the title. She released her debut album in 1988 produced by Jam Master Jay, Howie Tee, and Full Force.