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Hip-Hop Has a Woman Problem
Let’s go down memory lane for a bit. Twenty-eight years ago marked the release of MC Lyte’s seminal debut album, Lyte as a Rock. It was hip-hop’s first meaningful album from a female emcee. Twenty years ago marked the release of Bahamadia’s Kollage, the best hip-hop album ever from a female rapper. With the help…
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I Was There For Lauryn Hill In London. Here's What I Saw
7:51pm London, Brixton – a district of South London, once more known for its two infamous riots (1981, and 1995 respectively), than its vibrant music scene, has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Known in some circles as “London’s Harlem”, Brixton has done wonders rebranding itself, now boasting a cultural and…