Dondria leads the pack by becoming one of the first R&B singers to freestyle over Drake’s “Fancy.” The So So Def signee will premiere the video for her second single “Shawty Wus Up” on July 18, while Drake is shooting a video for the Swizz Beatz-produced song tomorrow with director Anthony Mandler.

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Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Dondria herself speak about the making of the So So Def singer’s debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat, in stores August 17. Plus, get a first listen to some new songs including “Makin’ Love,” the 50 Cent-sampled “No More,” and “Can You Help Me.”

Dondria pigs out on the cover of her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat shot by photographer Derek Blanks. The YouTube sensation shows her alter-ego, the junk-food-loving Phatfffat and the reserved singer Dondria. The album, featuring the singles “You’re the One” and “Shawty Wus Up,” drops August 17.

On the heels of her R&B ballad “You’re the One,” Dondria takes us to the club with her second single “Shawty Wus Up” from her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat, due August 3. The video, a spin-off of New Edition’s “If It Isn’t Love,” features Johnta Austin and Diamond. The YouTube phenom will debut the full video on July 5.

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Dondria wrapped a two-day shoot in Atlanta on Thursday (June 17) for her second single “Shawty Wus Up” featuring Johnta Austin and Diamond. Directed by G. Visuals, responsible for her million-plus viewed video “You’re the One,” the clip is a derivation of New Edition’s classic “If It Isn’t Love.” The So So Def songstress’ debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat arrives in stores August 3.

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On Friday (May 21), 50 lucky fans won the chance to meet Dondria at an exclusive meet and greet at Porta Via in Beverly Hills hosted by Jermaine Dupri and Rap-Up.com. The “You’re the One” singer, 23, turned on her Southern charm as she went around the room greeting her new friends individually, posing for photos, and exchanging Twitter names.

If you weren’t able to attend, Rap-Up TV has your inside pass. Hear what Dondria had to say about meeting her West Coast fans and what they thought about her. Plus, learn more about her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat, dropping August 3.

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Calling all Dondria fans! The R&B sensation is coming to the West Coast and wants to meet you. We’ve teamed up with So So Def to give 25 Rap-Up.com readers and their guests a chance to meet Dondria at a private meet and greet in Los Angeles this Friday evening, May 21. Are you “the one”? Enter below for your chance to get up close and personal with the songstress.

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After breaking us off with her tender ballad “You’re the One,” Dondria takes it to the streets with her new single “Shawty Wus Up.” Recorded in 2008, the bouncy J.D. production features Johnta Austin and rapper Diamond. The 23-year-old singer’s debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat has a new release date of August 3.

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