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Key moments and achievements from Doreen Broadnax's life.
Doreen was born
· Brooklyn, New York, United States
Recording
Sparky D made one of her first appearances on record with a cameo on Spyder D's single 'Placin' the Beat,' entering New York's early hip-hop recording scene.
Recording
Sparky D made one of her first appearances on record with a cameo on Spyder D's single 'Placin' the Beat,' entering New York's early hip-hop recording scene.
Single
She released 'Sparky's Turn (Roxanne, You're Through)' on Nia Records, an answer record in the Roxanne Wars that established her as one of the first women in battle rap. It reportedly sold over 300,000 copies within days and later went gold.
Single
She released 'Sparky's Turn (Roxanne, You're Through)' on Nia Records, an answer record in the Roxanne Wars that established her as one of the first women in battle rap. It reportedly sold over 300,000 copies within days and later went gold.
Album
Sparky D released her full-length debut album on B-Boy Records, capping the recording run that grew out of her Roxanne Wars fame.
Album
Sparky D released her full-length debut album on B-Boy Records, capping the recording run that grew out of her Roxanne Wars fame.
Award
After turning toward faith and gospel music, she was honored with a Gospel Choice Award for her song 'This Is for the Church.'
Award
After turning toward faith and gospel music, she was honored with a Gospel Choice Award for her song 'This Is for the Church.'
Ministry
Sparky D returned to public performance in her later years, recording gospel hip-hop with old-school peers and speaking about faith, healing, and second chances.
Ministry
Sparky D returned to public performance in her later years, recording gospel hip-hop with old-school peers and speaking about faith, healing, and second chances.
Doreen Broadnax passed away
