Correct me if I am wrong.

Most of the rappers are male. Why low number of females?

Also, share your favourite singles from female rappers.

  • otter@feddit.nlNederlands
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    4 months ago

    I really love Doechii, especially “Denial is a river”. But her whole most recent mixtape is amazing. Also do checkout her Tiny Desk performance, she is the one to watch I think.

  • TootSweet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    If you’re looking for recommendations, everything by Missie Elliot is worth listening to.

    She might be mainstream/well-known enough that it kindof “goes without saying”, but just in case you’re not familiar with her.

  • kersploosh@sh.itjust.works
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    4 months ago

    Women are underrepresented in a lot of roles throughout the world. It is usually due to some combination of social norms, expected gender roles, lack of opportunities, and old fashioned sexism.

    It’s also possible you simply don’t see many female rappers because it’s not the music you seek out. There are lots of very talented women in the rap scene. Though they certainly do not get the attention they deserve (see the paragraph above).

    • CarrotsHaveEars@lemmy.ml
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      4 months ago

      I misread the title until I saw you said that “there are lots of very talented women in the […] scene.”

    • Zahille7@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Really you could put all of DPS and I’d count it. Ladybug is so cool, I love all her verses in any of their songs.

  • DefiantEarthworm@lemmy.ca
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    4 months ago

    Angel Haze. She hasn’t released an album in a decade but she still comes out with singles every now and then. My favourite songs are “No Limits” and “Weight”

    I also love Meg the Stallion’s Tramazine album.

    Notable mention: “4AM in Toronto” by Miloh Smith & Junia-T

    Like a lot of male dominant professions, women often have a hard time gaining success in this industry. Whether that’s because fewer female rappers exist or labels are just less willing to sign them, I don’t know.

  • AarynBlack@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Lady of Rage is one of my favorites.

    Best known for “Afro Puffs”, which I believe was on Dr Dre’s debut album.

  • sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Here’s a few I could suggest
    Cap Chronicles - tg.blk
    Love Being Used - tg.blk
    Dora - Tierra Whack
    Orion’s Belt - Kitty ray
    One life, might live - Little Simz

  • RBWells@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Doechii didn’t win that Grammy out of nowhere, her new album is really good. My kids love Roman Holiday by Nikki Minaj, I am less convinced but they do love it.

  • DozensOfDonner@mander.xyz
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    4 months ago

    Not sure but there’s also not a lot female metal musicians, but I have a feeling that’s changing more and more. Prolly just because rock n roll used to be a manly guy thing? I can imagine similar things used to be like that in hiphop?

  • Orvorn@slrpnk.net
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    4 months ago

    I’ll echo what others have said and mention Rainforest by Noname (or any of her other music)