There must be something in the water that is preventing female Hip-Hop icons from returning to their former glory. Following the disappointing performance of Eve’s Lip Lock album and numerous attempts by Lil Kim at forging a comeback, Da Brat is trying her hand at success with a new video for “Is It Chu”.
If you’re old enough to remember then 1990s and early 2000s then you know that productions of Jermaine Dupri defined that era of Hip-Hop and R&B. So, last evening, as the icon celebrated the 20th anniversary of So So Def, many of the artists with whom he worked throughout the years were happy to participate [...]
Throughout the decades, we have seen dozens of women rise to the top of the Hip-Hop industry before abruptly fading into irrelevance. Now, as we prepare for a new generation to attempt chart domination, let’s take a look back at the icons who paved the way.
Da Brat has been a free woman for quite some time but she has yet to share any news regarding her comeback album. On the bright side, she has kept hers rapping skills sharp in the studio and earlier today, she treated her fans to a new song called “Talk to Me”.
Lil Kim has really been focused on rebuilding her brand in a positive way. Following her showing alongside Eve and Missy Elliott during her ‘Return of the Queen Tour’, the was joined by Da Brat for her Los Angeles show last evening.
When the history books are written and people discuss the most brilliant artists of our time, it would be impossible to overlook Missy Elliott. Indeed, this Hip-Hop mastermind has established herself as one of the most important entertainers of the last 25 years.
Long before Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Drake rose to popularity, there was a group of artists who reformatted the music scene and laid the foundation for the success of almost every Urban act in the industry today. By mixing Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop in new ways, these performers helped to create a special subgenre [...]
Da Brat gave VIBE magazine a look at her rarely witnessed feminine side in their continuing summer series. Photographed by Alex Martinez and styled by Tamara Connor, the rapper embraced a softer look that she has not displayed since her stint on Vh1′s ‘Celebrity Fit Club’.
Did you know that Da Brat was the first solo female Hip-Hop artist to get a platinum album in the US?