Masia Lim, better known as Masia One (MAS1A) /ˈmeɪʒə ˈwʌn/, is a Singaporean/Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Lim was born in Singapore and moved to Canada at a very young age. Growing up in Vancouver and eventually moving to Toronto, Ontario. She attended the University of Toronto and graduated with a degree in Architecture and Economics. In 2003, she began her own record label known as M1 Group (later renamed The Merdeka Group) and subsequently released her debut album, Mississauga. Her most famous songsare "Split Second Time", "Return of the B-Girl" and "Warriors Tongue". In 2003, Masia One became the first female rapper to be nominated for "Best Rap Video" in the MuchMusic Video Awards.