Sparky, born Doreen Broadnax, grew up in the Van Dyke Houses Projects in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NYC.
Sparky first recorded with Brooklyn crew The Playgirls who were on Sutra records.
In 1984, Sparky appeared in a cameo on her boyfriend Spyder D’s “Placin the Beat” on Profile.
Her first solo effort was “Sparky’s Turn (Roxanne You’re Through)” on NIA records produced Spyder D. This was one of the first answer records in the infamous “Roxanne Wars” of the mid-80’s, and the first one to be aimed squarely at Roxanne Shante.
1985 saw a vinyl showdown with Roxanne Shante which included tracks called “The Battle” (against her old crew The Playgirls, produced by Spyder D) which appeared in 3 mixes and “Roxanne’s Revenge”.
Also in 1985, she cut a track called “He’s My DJ” b/w “She’s So Def” with Kool DJ Red Alert.
In 1987 she released “Throwdown” and “Sparky’s Back” both produced by Spyder D for B-Boy records
Sparky also released an album on B-Boy in 1988 which was called “Sparky D’s world” in the UK but titled “This is Sparky D’s World” in the US.
She was also able to overcome some drug problems and was able to get her life back on the right path.
In 1991 she made an appearance alongside Grandmaster Caz on Malcolm McClaren and The World Famous Supreme Team Show’s album on the record “Opera House”.
Having lived a life of many changes in 2007 she found herself back at the top again to receiving the 2007 Gospel Choice Awards, for the song “This is for the church.”
In February 2008 Sparky appeared on Stir it Up, a TV show hosted by Vonnie Battles , shown on JCTV, the worlds largest religious television network.
Check Out Sparky Speaking on her History
Info provided by Ed Roberts, Eva King, and Sparky D
March 3, 2017
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April 23, 2017
I love the website JohnG. Just one quick correction sir. MC Sparky D is from Van Dyke Houses (Projects) in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NYC. I speak with Sparky D regularly.
Thanks for the great website.
My best,
Eva Marie
April 26, 2017
Thanks Eva. I made the change.
March 23, 2018
Hey Sparky Dee, this is Crystal….you may not remember me or you might but we went to elementary school together. Just wanted to stop by and show some love as I was watching Roxanne Shante movie on Netflix. Brought back great memories, take care
March 29, 2018
Grave and Peace Spaky D, this is Veronica we went to jr high school together been wonder about you n Annette n the rest of your family. Hope alls well. Hit me up some time.