So I was surfing through MySpace music the other day to see who the top
rated hip-hop artists were. What I found actually made me puke in my mouth a
little. The number one female hip-hop artist is none other than Ms. Tila
Tequilla. Are you serious? People actually listen to that crap. So I decided to
take a little listen to see where all the hype was coming from, I thought maybe
she actually is good. Well sorry folks… she is absolutely terrible. And no
offense Tila lovers but her face looks likes she’s been run over by an
18-wheeler a few times. Wow that felt good to vent out.
So on to more important business, where are all the TALENTED female rappers
at? It’s almost as if they’re nonexistent anymore. This makes me really sad. So
I’m going to do a little recap on who I believe are some of the most talented
female rappers of our time. Unfortunately they are all getting old and will
most likely retire soon. So I’m hoping this post will inspire some amazing
female MC ‘s to get off their asses and make some damn good music. Hip-hop has
become an overwhelming sausage fest, and its making me sick to my stomach.
My favorite female rapper of all time is…….MC Lyte. This chick is just
straight up bad ass, and her carefree lyrics have helped shaped the way I am.
Hailing from Brooklyn she first came on the
scene in 88’, and instantly blew people away. She was a hot ass bitch who
dressed like a thug, talked like a thug, and basically did whatever she wanted
lyrically. She has a dropped a total of ten albums over her career, and will
still be putting them out. And….she is still hot as hell. She was the first rap
artist (yea that includes men) to perform at the historical Carnegie Hall, the
first female rapper to receive a gold single, the first solo female rapper to
be nominated for a Grammy and the list go on. She will be in Boston on July 19th alongside
KRS-1.
Next up…undoubtedly Lauryn Hill. She is amazing, her lyrics are genius,
and she is gorgeous. The girl has 5 Grammy’s from the best female rap album of
all time, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Most credibly known for being a part of The
Fugees, her sound became the key to success for the group.
I could go on about this forever, but I believe that these two women are
the two most talented female rappers out there. Here are some very honorable
mentions: Queen Latifah, Missy Elliot, Foxy Brown , Left Eye, Da Brat, Trina,
Jean Grae, Rah Digga, Lady Sovereign, Lil’ Kim, Eve, etc.
Who’s good now? I’m really into M.I.A , Santogold, Nneka(a little bit
reggae), and this chick Tasha from Korea (videos below). I wouldn’t necessarily call them
female MC’s but they’re the next best thing in this failing genre.
~*Dre*~
M.I.A:
Santogold:
Nneka: link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXVLS-pNuno&feature=related
Tasha: