Female Hip Hop
Hip Hop is Worldwide-Meet Chilean Emcee Anita Tijoux
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2010-03-24 05:37 Authored by Davey DWe caught up with Chilean emcee Anita Tijoux who made lots of waves during SXSW 2010. It was her first trip to the US as she celebrated the release of her new album 1977. The title represents the year she was born along the pioneering days of Hip Hop in the Bronx.
Women Roc the Mic & Hold up the Sky Celebrating Women's History Month
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-03-11 10:15 Authored by Davey DIn celebration of International Women’s History Month we decided to highlight the voices of many who are often overlooked, taken for granted or forgotten about. Those are our sisters in Hip Hop. Women have always been on point from day one when it comes to architecting this culture called Hip Hop. We can start with Cindy Campbell - the sister of Hip Hop’s father Kool Herc. Had it not been for her suggesting and ultimately setting up the now landmark party on 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in August of 1973, we might not be on the mic, yes yes y’alling at all today in 2010. Here’s a rare interview w/ Cindy Campbell...
Texas’ All Female (B-Girl)Hip Hop Dance Team Wrecks Shop
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2009-09-15 12:01 Authored by Davey D
The great state of Texas is full of talent especially in the world of Hip Hop. We caught up with an all female crew with members hailing from Dallas, Houston and Austin to find out the challenges and triumphs the group has endured over the two years they been together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUyr21lr7A
