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Dec 10, 2022 · So, in honor of these ladies of hip-hop, we’re taking a look at some of the best female rappers of the ’90s. From chart-toppers to underground queens, these are the women who helped make the ’90s one of the most iconic decades in hip-hop history.
- Little Simz. Easily a contender for best female rapper from the UK of all time, Little Simz has a slew of stellar bodies of work under her belt, most of which were assisted by the super producer of the collective Sault, Inflo.
- Cristale. A rookie with wild potential lands next on this list. Cristale has as sharp of a pen in the drill space as anyone. She uses the UK garage and Chicago gutter blended beats like a technician, fitting much more depth into her tracks than your average rapper.
- Ivorian Doll. With some distinguishable bass in her voice, Ivorian Doll has one of the most unique sounds in drill. Her delivery is powerful as she exudes all the charisma of Pop Smoke and all the playfulness of Busta Rhymes through her trunk-rattling bangers.
- ENNY. As poignantly introspective as they come is the next entry on the list: ENNY. Her biggest star-filled moment came from her generational track “Peng Black Girls,” which earned a remixed from Jorja Smith.
Mar 11, 2021 · Highlighting the input of women in order to combat erasure is important. As I explore the various stages of women in UK hip-hop, I spoke to rappers across generations to discuss their experiences and thoughts on these ever-present power dynamics.
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- Salt-N-Pepa. Cheryl James and Sandra Denton ruled the sex-positive revolution of the ’90s when they teamed up in 1985. Lyrics to songs such as ‘Push It’, ‘Do You Really Want Me’, ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’, and ‘Shoop’ were vocal about their sexuality.
- Lauryn Hill. Lauryn Hill remains an inimitable voice in the league of female rappers. Her unique blend of neo-soul and strong feminist lyrics highlighted issues pertaining to womanhood, the music business, black femininity, and motherhood.
- Queen Latifah. Queen Latifah was one of the earliest female rappers in hip-hop who rose to fame rapping about issues in the lives of black women, particularly, street harassment and domestic violence.
- Foxy Brown. A feisty little Miss Foxy Brown hit the airwaves at age 15 when she was featured on LL Cool J’s Mr Smith album. Def Jam signed her in 1996 and her debut album Ill Na Na was released amidst critical reviews.
- MC Lyte. The first solo rapper to release her own, full-length album, MC Lyte’s Lyte As A Rock dropped in 1988. Lyte’s flow, lyrical precision, and refusal to self-censor gained her industry attention quickly.
- Queen Latifah. Part of the New York area’s storied Native Tongues crew, along with the likes of Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah was one of the earliest female rappers in hip-hop.
- Monie Love. One of the only other female rappers in Native Tongues, Monie Love and Queen Latifah struck up a fast friendship after Latifah and Native Tongues traveled to the UK, where, at a show, they met the British rapper, who had been making noise in the underground scene there for years.
- Salt-N-Pepa. When Cheryl James and Sandra Denton joined forces in 1985, much of the record industry still believed hip-hop was a fad. Calling themselves Salt-N-Pepa, the two put out “The Showstopper,” a response to Doug E Fresh’s hit “The Show.”
Dec 31, 2017 · For nearly 40 years, hip-hop has almost exclusively been dominated by men. Often criticized for its traditionally tone deaf and sexist lyrics, the “boys only” club rarely gives women their...
Apr 3, 2024 · When thinking about hip-hop music in the '90s, big names such as Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony may come to mind - but what about all of the women who were trailblazing their way through the '90s hip-hop world and beyond?
