Mashona Tifrere-Dean, professionally known just as Mashonda, is an R&B singer signed to Full Surface/J Records, which her then husband of 4 years, Swizz Beatz, has a partnership with. She was born in Massachusetts and raised in Harlem, New York. She is a labelmate of Cassidy (her husband runs the label; Full Surface Records) and is featured in his song "Get No Better" from his 2004 album Split Personality. She is also featured on Fat Joe's song "Listen Baby" from his 2005 album All Or Nothing. She is easily reconized as the voice behind close friend rapper Eve's song "Gotta Man", Jay-Z's "Girls Best Friend", Mya's "Best of Me" featuring Jay-Z and as stated above yet another close friend/labelmate rapper Cassidy's 2004 hit "Get No Better".