Q Ball is a South Florida inner city native who has embraced Hip Hop culture ever since He first heard "Rapper's Delight" in 1979. His journey to live the culture was enhanced during the massive relocation boom of New Yorkers throughout the 80s which gave South Florida the nickname, "The 6th Borough." His enthusiasm lead him into the skills of Lyricism, Graff Writing, and Track Producing and now writes for Old School Scholar.
There has not been a time in Hip Hop music, such as now, where women artists and emcees have been distanced from the limelight. I recall a time when the ladies of the genre were also pioneering spitters and spinners garnering mad respect from their male counterparts. There were even a few who were even considered, if not as equals, superior in skill.
Unless a young lady exploits herself as a dumbed-down, booty poppin’ hood rat in her songs and videos, she is not expected to be heard or even taken serious for marketing. Thank you Viacom and Clear Channel for encouraging this type of promotion from the recording industry. I am sure your advertisers do not mind either.
Women have always been major players in the Hip Hop culture and music. Since we are on the topic of music, how many people remember emcees like Pebblee Poo, Lisa Lee, Lady B, or Sha Rock? How about Lady of Rage, MC Lyte, Shante, and Yo Yo? These ladies were very scrappy in their delivery and flow, but nowadays where did the next generation of true school women of rhyme go? There are some who are dope, like Jean Grae, but when are they going to get their push? As a matter of fact, I do not believe a female true school emcee has had any major backing since Lauren Hill!
We also had female DJs who tore it up with the likes of Wanda Dee, Jazzy Joyce, and both Spinderellas. Ever since the current state of rap music has excluded the DJ from the mainstream artists, I will not say there are no female Hip Hop DJs because there are many. If rappers today respected the DJ element and turntablism as a whole, we all might see female DJs rocking the wheels of steel like it was meant to be. And they would be juggling beats with their clothes ON, too!
Today, I am introducing to you a very intuitive documentary called Scene Not Heard. It is basically a collection of interviews with true school women of Hip Hop in Philadelphia. These women are die-hard heads, and their voices should be heard because their perspectives are very valuable.
Women in Hip Hop music is not a novelty or a sexual exploitation. A woman’s voice is historically valuable to the Hip Hop culture as a whole due to her perspective and flavor. If you know the history of our culture we have been served alot of womens’ perspective since the first generation of pioneers. I believe women in Hip Hop music is what made the Golden Age so fantastic and diverse! The ladies brought style, grace, and power.Yeah, even when it was a dose of feminism.
If you are man enough, you will even respect that, too!
Why is this video based in Philly? The answer is simple. Why not! Philadelphia has an enormous historical impact and contribution to the Hip Hop culture. All of these Queens speaking up is a credit to those who came before them such as Monie Love, Schoolly D, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Three Times Dope, Cornbread, Eve, DJ Cash Money, Bahamadia, and The Roots. That is just naming a few!
Clean out your ears, open up your third eye, and shut your mouth. Mama is now talking.
Scene Not Heard: True School Women of Philly Hip Hop Speak!
Q Ball
Q Ball is a South Florida inner city native who has embraced Hip Hop culture ever since He first heard "Rapper's Delight" in 1979. His journey to live the culture was enhanced during the massive relocation boom of New Yorkers throughout the 80s which gave South Florida the nickname, "The 6th Borough." His enthusiasm lead him into the skills of Lyricism, Graff Writing, and Track Producing and now writes for Old School Scholar.
Unless a young lady exploits herself as a dumbed-down, booty poppin’ hood rat in her songs and videos, she is not expected to be heard or even taken serious for marketing. Thank you Viacom and Clear Channel for encouraging this type of promotion from the recording industry. I am sure your advertisers do not mind either.
Women have always been major players in the Hip Hop culture and music. Since we are on the topic of music, how many people remember emcees like Pebblee Poo, Lisa Lee, Lady B, or Sha Rock? How about Lady of Rage, MC Lyte, Shante, and Yo Yo? These ladies were very scrappy in their delivery and flow, but nowadays where did the next generation of true school women of rhyme go? There are some who are dope, like Jean Grae, but when are they going to get their push? As a matter of fact, I do not believe a female true school emcee has had any major backing since Lauren Hill!
Today, I am introducing to you a very intuitive documentary called Scene Not Heard. It is basically a collection of interviews with true school women of Hip Hop in Philadelphia. These women are die-hard heads, and their voices should be heard because their perspectives are very valuable.
Women in Hip Hop music is not a novelty or a sexual exploitation. A woman’s voice is historically valuable to the Hip Hop culture as a whole due to her perspective and flavor. If you know the history of our culture we have been served alot of womens’ perspective since the first generation of pioneers. I believe women in Hip Hop music is what made the Golden Age so fantastic and diverse! The ladies brought style, grace, and power.Yeah, even when it was a dose of feminism.
If you are man enough, you will even respect that, too!
Why is this video based in Philly? The answer is simple. Why not! Philadelphia has an enormous historical impact and contribution to the Hip Hop culture. All of these Queens speaking up is a credit to those who came before them such as Monie Love, Schoolly D, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Three Times Dope, Cornbread, Eve, DJ Cash Money, Bahamadia, and The Roots. That is just naming a few!
Clean out your ears, open up your third eye, and shut your mouth. Mama is now talking.
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