# Lanz Pierce

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**Alana Michelle Josephs** (born November 23, 1989), better known under her stage name **Lanz Pierce**, is an American [rapper](/source/Rapper), singer, songwriter and recording artist. She was born in [Queens](/source/Queens), New York and raised in [New Jersey](/source/New_Jersey).

## Early life

Born in Queens, New York to parents Andrea Josephs, an insurance broker, and Michael Josephs, an attorney,[1] her path towards hip-hop was shaped by her parents' acrimonious divorce when she was six years old.[2] At age 11, she began composing rhymes, influenced by male role models in the industry such as [Tupac Shakur](/source/Tupac_Shakur), [Eminem](/source/Eminem), [DMX](/source/DMX_(rapper)), and [Nas](/source/Nas). Her female influences include [Missy Elliott](/source/Missy_Elliott) and [Lil Kim](/source/Lil_Kim). Pierce dropped out of school at age 14 and fought for recognition on stage through the underground hip-hop scene. In 2003, Pierce called Quad Studios in Midtown Manhattan numerous times, eventually appearing at its office in person. After impressing the manager with her rhymes, she received an internship but remained an unsigned artist.[3]

## Career

In February 2006, Pierce signed with [Interscope](/source/Interscope), following an acclaimed performance in Chicago at [Lollapalooza](/source/Lollapalooza) on the BMI showcase stage. As a songwriter, she contributed to the works of [Three 6 Mafia](/source/Three_6_Mafia), Focus, Stargate, JR Rotem, Organized Noize, Emile and Syience.

In March 2013, Pierce released first independent EP released her first album, *Point of No Return* on her own independent label, Innovators&Aviators, which was distributed by Empire.[4]

## Discography

**Albums**

- *Los City* (2017)

- *Editors Eye* (2015)

**Eps**

- *Point of No Return* (2013)

## References

1. ["{title}"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151124070122/http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/). Archived from [the original](http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/) on November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.

1. ["Félicitations ! Votre domaine a bien été créé chez OVH !"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208210938/http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/). Archived from [the original](http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/) on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.

1. ["PRESS"](https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/). October 15, 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170814180612/https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/) August 14, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

1. Higgins, Keenan "New Music: Lanz Pierce – "Point Of No Return" (EP)" Vibe Magazine March 18, 2013 [http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/](http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151124122857/http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/) November 24, 2015 at the Wayback Machine

- ["Premiere: Lanz Pierce Takes Us to 'Los City'"](https://www.complex.com/music/a/shawn-setaro/lanz-pierce-los-city-premiere). *complex.com*. 2017-08-31.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.lanzpierce.com)

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