Female MC Kate Tempest

Kate Esther Calvert(1985) grew up in London. Under the name of Kate Tempest she publicizes poetry, writes theatre plays and does spoken word. Passionate about wordplay, her chosen semantics seem to always grasp the appropriate atmosphere.

As a teenager, while studying at the prestigious Brit School for Performing arts, Tempest engaged in rap battles, resulting in this year's unique album Everybody Down, which tells the story of three characters and the big city's loneliness. The album, produced by Dan Carey, has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Seen as the female counterpart of Mike Skinner, her album even stands up to his A Grand don't come for free. Her praised work is regularly awarded. In 2013 her Brand New Ancients was awarded with the Ted Hughes award.

The Guardian believes the MC is one of the greatest new talents.

Jean Grae: Gotham Down: Cycle 1: Love In Infinity

Self-made rapper and producer Jean Grae released a six track album entitled Gotham Down: Cycle 1: Love In Infinity.

The first of the Gotham Down series continues the assassin story Jean Grae began telling on her Bootleg Of The Bootleg EP.

The soon to be expected Cake or Death album will tell the assassin story from 2005 to 2013, the Gotham Down project begins in 2016. 

Poetic wordplay, humorous prose, self reflection and loads of metaphors can be expected of this master of ceremony.

Tracklist:
1.Time. (Gotham Intro) 00:42
2.iwanteweback(the4ewesong) 04:42
3.Before The Summer Broke 04:27
4.Ah, Muse You... 03:33
5.Double Katanas 04:33
6.Kill Screen (Steve Wiebe) 04:24

Jean Grae's Dust Ruffle

South African-born rapper Jean Grae released Dust Ruffle, an album consisting of ten unreleased songs recorded between 2004 and 2010. 

She calls it an interesting retrospective project. Indeed the album does once more illustrate her lyrical gift, soul-searching and artistic growth. 

The album, featuring Planet Asia and Sadat X on Haters Anthem, can be found on Grae’s Bandcamp page. 

Snapshots of one of the most genuine female emcees' life journey!

Tracklist:

 1 - Neckface
  2 - Mean Jean (B Day edition)
  3 - What Cha Gonna Do
  4 - What The Hell
  5 - Admire Quagmire
  6 - Haters Anthem Remix ft Planet Asia and Sadat X
  7 - The Setup
  8 - Lights Off
  9 - The Climb
  10 - SupaLuv (Acoustic Rehearsal)

To all the girls do what you gotta do but it ain't what you do it's how you do

Smart self-reflective women aren't novelties anymore in hip hop. 
Philly native Antonia Reed( 1970) started out as a DJ in the 80's. 
The Arabic words Badia( original creation) and Hamd'allah( thankful to god) were combined in her artist name Bahamadia. This conversational lyricist was musically inspired by Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobbi Humphrey, Stevie Wonder and Minnie Ripperton.

Her smooth flow and intellectual style( Funk Vibe) caught Gang Starr Guru's attention in the 90's, who helped her get a record deal with Chrysalis. Guru's protégée also appeared on the second volume of his Jazzmatazz album.
The jazzy raps of her first singles Total Wreck( 1994) and Uknowhowwedu (1995) once again proved her skill on the microphone. 


Her critically acclaimed full-length debut album Kollage, with productions by Guru, The Roots and DJ Premier appeared in 1996. Her laid back voice and raps were lent to various projects during the 90's, including acid jazz artists The Brand New Heavies and drum 'n' bass artist Roni Size( New Forms). 

From 1997 to 1999 the poet hosted a hip hop radio show in Philadelphia. Goodvibe released her seven track EP BB Queen in 2000, including the track Beautiful Things with Dwele. 


Her inner truth and unique activist spirit were preached with Towa Tei, the Herbaliser, The Roots( Push up ya lighter), Morcheeba( Good Girl Down), Slum Village(One-4-Teen), Talib Kweli( Reflection Eternal), Sade(Sweetback), Erykah Badu( Love of my Life with Angie Stone and Queen Latifah) and Dwele(High).


More recent albums Good Rap Music(2006) and Here(2010) prove that Bahamadia remains true to herself. She embraces all of who she is, the good and the bad, never compromising her integrity or her moral ethics for the monetary gain of the competitive business. 

This strong lady is all about self-knowledge and growth. Her challenge is to become the best person she can be and to inspire others to become the best they. This true honey bun can still look at herself in the mirror at the end of the day.