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Apr 2, 2021 · Women made early hip-hop what it is today — here are the unsung rappers you should know about. ... While signed to Sugar Hill Records, they became the first female rap act to release a physical ...
- Henry Blodget
- 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.”
- Missy Elliot. Albums: "Supa Dupa Fly," "Under Construction," "Miss E... So Addictive" Iconic Songs: "Work It" Achievements: Multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and a pioneering music video director.
- Nicki Minaj. It’s safe to say that Nicki Minaj’s reign won’t be letting up anytime soon. The Queen of rap, who has been dominating the charts for over a decade, recently let her Barbz and haters know that she has an album on the way.
- Lauryn Hill. Sometimes an album is so powerful, so impactful—and so strongly received that it secures an artist’s place in hip-hop history—that said artist only needs to make one.
- Lil Kim. Lil' Kim, known for her bold and unapologetic style, has been a significant influence in the rap industry. Her lyrical prowess combined with her unique fashion sense has made her an icon.
Feb 23, 2023 · From MC Sha-Rock, who’s heralded as hip-hop’s first female MC, to Queen Latifah and Salt-N-Pepa, who became the first female rappers to win a Grammy Award, the culture owes a debt of gratitude ...
- Kyle Eustice
Oct 17, 2021 · MC Sha-Rock, the first female MC of hip-hop, reflects on the roots of the genre, how she landed a spot in The Funky 4+1 and how they took hip-hop to the mainstream.
Mar 3, 2016 · Her debut album, All Hail The Queen, featured the hit single and feminist anthem “Ladies First,” and was released in 1989 via Tommy Boy Records. Four years later, and Latifah would go on to ...
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Sylvia Robinson made an indelible mark on the landscape of African-American music when she founded New York City’s famous rap record label, Sugar Hill Records, in 1979.
