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Dec 14, 2018 · Kelela, ‘Take Me a_Part, The Remixes’. On Sept. 12, alt-R&B songstress Kelela released “LMK (What’s Really Good)” featuring a powerhouse lineup of Princess Nokia— A Girl Cried Red made ...
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- Missy Elliott (1971- present) The innovation of Missy Elliott is undeniable and – even more remarkably – has been sustained over 25 years and counting.
- Roxanne Shante (1970- present) Listening to Roxanne Shante is to experience a kind of blinding fury and primal scream. Her perfect words fly like daggers, and no one is safe from her whirligig wrath – other male rappers, other female rappers, idiot guys on the street, idiot girls on the street… on it goes.
- MC Lyte (1970- present) In April 2022, MC Lyte organised and helmed I Am Woman: A Celebration Of Women In Hip Hop at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
- Little Simz (1994- present) “People think I’m rude, or antisocial, or awkward, because I’m not chatty,” Little Simz has said. Sometimes she might be an introvert.
- Travis Scott. 16,145 votes. Known for his atmospheric, psychedelic production style and autotuned vocals, this Houston-born rapper captivated fans in 2018 with a chart-topping album that explored themes of fatherhood and fame.
- Juice WRLD. 13,953 votes. This Chicago native burst onto the scene in 2018 with his emotive blend of rap and singing, tackling themes of heartbreak, mental health, and drug use.
- Kendrick Lamar. 21,530 votes. Already an acclaimed lyricist and storyteller, this Compton rapper further cemented his legacy in 2018 by curating and contributing to a groundbreaking movie soundtrack that blended African influences with modern hip-hop sounds.
- J. Cole. 18,960 votes. Consistently praised for his conscious lyricism and introspective storytelling, this North Carolina emcee tackled addiction, depression, and societal issues on his fifth studio album released in 2018.
Dec 20, 2018 · There were dozens of rule-breaking and provocative female rappers making waves in 2018 -- so why did all the mainstream attention go to Cardi B and Nicki Minaj? By Bianca Gracie.
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Mar 31, 2014 · R&B/Hip-Hop. Ladies First: 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop. In celebration of women's history month, we're spotlighting 31 of the greatest female rappers in 31 days. By Erika...
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Mar 1, 2024 · We all know that hip hop would not be as popular as it is today without the ladies. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, The Root wants to introduce you to the best female MCs out here, right ...
Jul 13, 2023 · Hip-hop has long been a male-dominated space, despite the success and indisputable influence of female generational talents. From the jump, women have overcome gatekeepers and expectations, beginning with MC Sha-Rock, then via Salt-N-Pepa, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, and more recently with Gangsta Boo, Nicki Minaj, City Girls and Noname have overcome gatekeepers and expectations.
