I'm not one to go racing to watch BET shows these days, but as soon as I saw this documentary special would be airing I knew I'd want to see it, and hopefully you will, too. On my blog, I'd like to give more attention female emcees like Mala Reignz and MC Lyte. We are inundated with male rappers so hopefully BET's first music documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About … [Read more...] about BET to air documentary about women in hip hop “My Mic Sounds Nice” on Aug 30
MC Lyte
Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)
I originally posted this interview on my women's column for Examiner.com and wanted to share on this blog. Click HERE to read all posts from my Examiner.com women's column. MC Lyte first gained noteriety as a hip hop artist back in the 80s and 90s delivering hit tunes such as “Ruffneck” and “I Am The Lyte.” Since then, MC Lyte has gone on to coach Shar Jackson … [Read more...] about Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)
Throwback Friday- MC Lyte “Cha Cha Cha”
One of the most exciting and frustrating things about being an entrepreneur is not knowing what's around the corner. As I navigate my way in reporting about news, film, arts, and entertainment, connecting to the right folks is key. I would never have imagined that I would be on the phone with MC Lyte last Friday. It was an absolute honor. Thanks to Kerith (Quintessential … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- MC Lyte “Cha Cha Cha”
Undergroundgirlsofhiphop.com Releases “The Pink Carpet” Mixtape hosted by DJ Vlad for free download now
First of all, I'm so happy to see one of my fav FemCees Mala Reignz on this mixtape (tracks #17 & #22). For more on Mala, check out an interview we did in January 2009 NOD YOUR HEAD TO THIS: INTERVIEW WITH FEMCEE MALA REIGNZ, or Twitter (@MalaReignz), or MySpace (myspace.com/malareignz). She's the shizznit representin da Bronx! The below was sent to me courtesy of the … [Read more...] about Undergroundgirlsofhiphop.com Releases “The Pink Carpet” Mixtape hosted by DJ Vlad for free download now