Understanding And Acknowledging Women Rap Artists
Author: artmaraut13 // Category: EntertainmentWhile women Rap Artists are certainly not as known as men in rap music, there have been still plenty to choose from when putting together the 10 best female rap musicians of all time. The women on this list have conquer significant hurdles to sparkle in the male-dominated scenery of rap music. If you have been looking for something new to pop on your MP3 player, check out any of the women on the list of the best female rap performers.
Queen Latifah – Few female rap musicians have enjoyed the level of mainstream success that Queen Latifah has. In addition to several highly acclaimed albums such as her debut “All Hail the Queen,” she has had success as an actress and a representative for the cosmetics company Cover Girl. Lady Sovereign – This cute British artist combines hip-hop with electronica for her unusual tone. Her self-deprecating wit in such songs as “Love Me or Hate Me” is stimulating and sets her apart in a music style usually described as excessive bravado. Lauryn Hill – One of the most talented female rap musicians, Lauryn Hill is also one of the extremely elusive. Even today, she has not released a full length follow-up to her highly acclaimed debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
Missy Elliot – This female artist started off with guests appearances on other rap artist’s albums. When she eventually released her own, it was a massive critical and commercial success. She has released half dozen platinum albums, including the double-platinum “Under Construction,” making her just about the most successful female rap artists of all time. Eve – VH-1 recognized this outspoken and talented rap artist, ranking her number 46 on their list of the 50 Finest Women in Video. Her debut album “Let There Be Eve… Ruff Ryder’s First Lady” was the first album by a female artist to debut in the Billboard Top 200.
Monie Love – This female rap artist was one of the first British rap artists to have played in the United States. She first got publicity as a protege of Queen Latifah and a guest performer on the song “Ladies First.” Yo-Yo – Her music, such as songs like “You Can’t Play with my Yo-Yo” is a refreshing change from the constant sexism of mainstream rap. While she has not had as much commercial success as other rap artists, her upbeat, positive music has received good reviews from critics. Salt n Pepa – They got as much press for their safe sex preaching as for their catchy, danceable songs. These female rap performers have proved to be incredibly versatile, as seen in their duet “What a Man” with R&B group En Vogue.
Some of these female rap artists has worked with with a number of talented performers, including Talib Kweli, Mos Def and The Roots. Jean Grae, another of greatest Hip Hop Artists lyrics on albums like “Attack of the Attacking Things” are acknowledged for their rapid, complex rhythms and eloquent phrasing. MC Lyte – She was the first woman rap artist to release a full-length album, the much-praised “Lyte as a Rock.” Early albums attribute some pretty raw language that you might not want to play for your grandma, but later releases are a bit more controlled.