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    mary j: theholybody:

Mary J. Blige in Versace Fall 1996
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
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MARY J. BLIGE75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Los Angeles | January 7, 2018 



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MARY J. BLIGE75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Los Angeles | January 7, 2018 



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    mary j: todayinhiphophistory:

Today in Hip Hop History:Mary J. Blige released her second album My Life November 29, 1994
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
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    mary j: Music
 CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLRCOM
 IP-HOP
 HOORAY
 ee q eers of the music world celebrate their rise to the
 top of the charts -and ther newfound industry power
 By dames Patrick Herman. Photographed by Elig-FEs
 TUMBLR.COM

 s Lauryn Hills Grammy sweep last
 February proved, America is, offi.
 cially, a hip-hop nation. And after
 two decades under male leadership,
 women now rule. Just ask rap
 kingpin Sean "Puffy" Combs
 "Female MCs always had it so
 hard-no respect-it was like thcy was livin' in Siberia,
 he says. "But it made 'em strong. Now their shit's so hot,
 they dont needa mike to be heard." In fact, soon every
 one will be hearing the new albums from hip-hop
 queens Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, Lil' Kim, Missy
 "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and Da Brat, all friends as well
 as frequent collaborators. They're even making plans to
 take their act-The Bitch Tour-on the road with a
 funky twist on Lilith Fair, coming to a sold-out stadium
 near you. But dont call them divas (except perhaps for
 Ms. Blige, who cited personal drama at the last minute
 and was unable to attend the photo shoot).
 Mary J. Blige, 28. Claim to fame: The queen of hip-hop
 soul. There's something about Mary: "Hip-hop plays a
 big part in my music. I've always been sample-orient
 ed-Barry White, Isaac Hayes. The strcets is gonna be
 happy with my record. You'll cry to it, dance to it, fuck to
 it. I've done a lot of love songs. Most of'em are about
 how fucked up women are treated. It's good to know my
 music helps people. Im goin' through it, too-the same
 tears, the same black eye, the same stomachachc and
 I'm gonna get us through it. I'm at such a place now,
 such a peace, I cannot be knocked down. Im Mary the
 lone woman. Mmm-hmmm," What becomes a diva
 most: "Someone who got through tough times and paid
 dues, like Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. Good God,
 those were war storics they had to tell. Men wanted to
 rule them and treat them like shit, and they got through
 it." The Mary Jane girls: "People expect us to be com-
 petitive, but I didn't give Lauryn Hill her career-that
 was somethin' she worked for. And she didn't give me
 my career. Why should I think about competition if
 she got somethin' she could contribute to my project?
 I cannot be jealous. It's wasted energy. Ijust did a duet
 with the Queen of Soul herself, Miss Aretha Franklin
 I keep quiet when the veterans are in the room-and
 honey, she is a veteran. When I came out of the booth,
 she said, 'That was very nice.' And then she went in
 Power players (from
 eft): Aaliyah, Lil Kim, Missy
 Misdemeanor" Ellot
 and Da Brat. Not pictured
 the booth and killed me.
 FOR CAADEY CURRY MANAGEMENT MAKEUP BY NONKA FOR TE CEBCRAHMARTIN AGENCY.
 MSSY VAR DyCH NA POTTER FOR a NAS 00LL HOUSE NY, MAKEUP UY CF0G FER ELL 8RAT
 l-Kim-CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLR.COM

 aliyah, 20. Claim to fame: The R&B Lolita is now filming Joel
 Silvers Romeo Must Die for Warner Bros. Ready for her close-up:
 I want people to look at me as a full-on entertainer, not just as a
 singer or a dancer. It's taking my career to another level and
 showing every side of me." Foxy lady: "My mom will say, 'There is some-
 thing about her that was always sexy.' My image isnt a put-on. When
 you listen to me and hear the smooth tones--that's what I'm givin' off.
 As a child, I didn't notice. Now Im in tune with it. It can definitely be
 a power, and I use it to my advantage." Fierce competition: "People
 try to bring negativity my way, especially with Brandy and
 Monica. If Im competing with anybody, I'm competing with
 myselfto be original." What becomes a diva most: "Oh,
 that word. The Websters definition is an opera singer who
 has a lot of range, but that's changed over time. Now a
 diva is a bitch. Were not all bitchy. Its just a myth thatš
 not goin' anywhere. If you're gonna describe somebody,
 call her a queen.I shows
 respect.Is royaly."
 issy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, 27. Claim to fame: record business is male-dominated, and when yo're not bein'
 The female Pufly" runs her own record label, taken as seriously as you should, you gotta go in there screamin
 the Gold Mind, Inc; she rapped for a Gap TV because they'll walk all over you. And the word can be positive:
 ad campaign. Talkin' bout a revolution: "Fe IfIbe like, 'Thats a baaad bitch,' you know that means dope.
 males are takin' over. We droppin' our albums We gotta stop thinkin of it as bein' negative, 'cause it's gonna
 at the same time to make that point clear, so when we do our be used regardless. Men call us that when they're intimidated.
 Bitch Tour itll be obvious. It took a strong female like Lauryn Female bonding: "Instcad of compcting, we help out and en
 to be successful and open doors. Now everybody else can fall in hance cach other. When I see another female artist, we always
 line." Bitch, bitch, bitch: "My first single's called Shes a Bitch.' show cach other love-we just so happy that we broke that bar-
 That doesn't have to be your everyday personality. But the
 rier down of us not ein' able to do as much as the men."
 lKimCONFESSIONS.
 TUMBLR.COM
 0

 Music
 a Brat, 25. Claim to fame: Runs her own record label, Thowin'
 Tantrums Entertainment; she is the first female rapper to have a
 platinum record. She's the one: "Before me, people didnt know
 how to market a female rap artist. I laid the path in the way
 Queen Latifah and MC Lyte did for me. But you need to grow
 in this industry. I want to produce, act, and direct -get my hands in every
 thing. I got an cye and an car for good talent." Birds of a feather: "My friends
 all stick together. There's only a handful of us women in the industry with
 labels-theres not enough of us to be bickerin'. We're like the dream team. Its
 all about unity, havin' a strong support system. Were mature adults and we
 know the value of friendship. Nothin' should come between two friends-
 friends are forever, men aint." To each her own: "I got the tomboy thing goini
 on, and I can still be sexy. Missy's futuristic you dont know what she's gonna
 do next. Kim is like the madam-diva type-raunchy and nasty. Shell shoot
 your ass. Mary's sultry and spiritual and soulful, the ghetto queen of R&B
 Aaliyahs funky, she represents the teenagers. Shell make you party with her.
 We all are supa dupa fresh, and we gotta hold hands and rock together."
 il' Kim, 24. Claim to fame: The girlfriend
 of the late Notus B.I.G. runs her own
 label, Queen Bee Records. She's come a
 long way, baby: "Im really proud of my
 CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLRICOM
 new album. My favorite lyrics 'A queen is not a
 queen because she has failed/ But a queen is a
 queen because failure has not stopped her..../
 Women are taking over for the new millen
 nium.' Like Puffy said, we dont need a mike
 anymore. We bein' heard. Its our era." What
 becomes a diva most: People love to use the word
 diva. I like queen better. A queen knows it all but doesnt let
 you know it right off. She's good-spirited and righteous.
 She's the boss: "With Queen Bee, I call the shots. I want
 my label to be the female version of Bad Boy. Me and Puffy
 may be family, but at the end of the day, I'm gonna do
 what I have to do. I'm also working on Bad Girl Films-
 ever since I did Sheš AllThat, Miramax has been offering me
 lots of things." In the company of women: "Were all
 characters. Brats the southern street girl who needs to be
 wild. Aaliyah's the pretty-girl type, the sexy artist that's un-
 touchable. Missy's like a cartoon and you love to watch
 her, shes so cute. Mary, you love to watch for her
 rength. Mary's the girl you can identify with. And
 me, Im like a little Mary. Lauryn's getting what she
 deserves. Her success made me work harder. Now
 we all know a hip-hop woman can make it."O
 ki- CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLR COM
thabeehive-deactivated20160215:

lil’ kim, aaliyah, missy elliott,  da brat photographed by elfie semotan for the august 1999 issue of elle magazine.

    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                mary j: Music
 CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLRCOM
 IP-HOP
 HOORAY
 ee q eers of the music world celebrate their rise to the
 top of the charts -and ther newfound industry power
 By dames Patrick Herman. Photographed by Elig-FEs
 TUMBLR.COM

 s Lauryn Hills Grammy sweep last
 February proved, America is, offi.
 cially, a hip-hop nation. And after
 two decades under male leadership,
 women now rule. Just ask rap
 kingpin Sean "Puffy" Combs
 "Female MCs always had it so
 hard-no respect-it was like thcy was livin' in Siberia,
 he says. "But it made 'em strong. Now their shit's so hot,
 they dont needa mike to be heard." In fact, soon every
 one will be hearing the new albums from hip-hop
 queens Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, Lil' Kim, Missy
 "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and Da Brat, all friends as well
 as frequent collaborators. They're even making plans to
 take their act-The Bitch Tour-on the road with a
 funky twist on Lilith Fair, coming to a sold-out stadium
 near you. But dont call them divas (except perhaps for
 Ms. Blige, who cited personal drama at the last minute
 and was unable to attend the photo shoot).
 Mary J. Blige, 28. Claim to fame: The queen of hip-hop
 soul. There's something about Mary: "Hip-hop plays a
 big part in my music. I've always been sample-orient
 ed-Barry White, Isaac Hayes. The strcets is gonna be
 happy with my record. You'll cry to it, dance to it, fuck to
 it. I've done a lot of love songs. Most of'em are about
 how fucked up women are treated. It's good to know my
 music helps people. Im goin' through it, too-the same
 tears, the same black eye, the same stomachachc and
 I'm gonna get us through it. I'm at such a place now,
 such a peace, I cannot be knocked down. Im Mary the
 lone woman. Mmm-hmmm," What becomes a diva
 most: "Someone who got through tough times and paid
 dues, like Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. Good God,
 those were war storics they had to tell. Men wanted to
 rule them and treat them like shit, and they got through
 it." The Mary Jane girls: "People expect us to be com-
 petitive, but I didn't give Lauryn Hill her career-that
 was somethin' she worked for. And she didn't give me
 my career. Why should I think about competition if
 she got somethin' she could contribute to my project?
 I cannot be jealous. It's wasted energy. Ijust did a duet
 with the Queen of Soul herself, Miss Aretha Franklin
 I keep quiet when the veterans are in the room-and
 honey, she is a veteran. When I came out of the booth,
 she said, 'That was very nice.' And then she went in
 Power players (from
 eft): Aaliyah, Lil Kim, Missy
 Misdemeanor" Ellot
 and Da Brat. Not pictured
 the booth and killed me.
 FOR CAADEY CURRY MANAGEMENT MAKEUP BY NONKA FOR TE CEBCRAHMARTIN AGENCY.
 MSSY VAR DyCH NA POTTER FOR a NAS 00LL HOUSE NY, MAKEUP UY CF0G FER ELL 8RAT
 l-Kim-CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLR.COM

 aliyah, 20. Claim to fame: The R&B Lolita is now filming Joel
 Silvers Romeo Must Die for Warner Bros. Ready for her close-up:
 I want people to look at me as a full-on entertainer, not just as a
 singer or a dancer. It's taking my career to another level and
 showing every side of me." Foxy lady: "My mom will say, 'There is some-
 thing about her that was always sexy.' My image isnt a put-on. When
 you listen to me and hear the smooth tones--that's what I'm givin' off.
 As a child, I didn't notice. Now Im in tune with it. It can definitely be
 a power, and I use it to my advantage." Fierce competition: "People
 try to bring negativity my way, especially with Brandy and
 Monica. If Im competing with anybody, I'm competing with
 myselfto be original." What becomes a diva most: "Oh,
 that word. The Websters definition is an opera singer who
 has a lot of range, but that's changed over time. Now a
 diva is a bitch. Were not all bitchy. Its just a myth thatš
 not goin' anywhere. If you're gonna describe somebody,
 call her a queen.I shows
 respect.Is royaly."
 issy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, 27. Claim to fame: record business is male-dominated, and when yo're not bein'
 The female Pufly" runs her own record label, taken as seriously as you should, you gotta go in there screamin
 the Gold Mind, Inc; she rapped for a Gap TV because they'll walk all over you. And the word can be positive:
 ad campaign. Talkin' bout a revolution: "Fe IfIbe like, 'Thats a baaad bitch,' you know that means dope.
 males are takin' over. We droppin' our albums We gotta stop thinkin of it as bein' negative, 'cause it's gonna
 at the same time to make that point clear, so when we do our be used regardless. Men call us that when they're intimidated.
 Bitch Tour itll be obvious. It took a strong female like Lauryn Female bonding: "Instcad of compcting, we help out and en
 to be successful and open doors. Now everybody else can fall in hance cach other. When I see another female artist, we always
 line." Bitch, bitch, bitch: "My first single's called Shes a Bitch.' show cach other love-we just so happy that we broke that bar-
 That doesn't have to be your everyday personality. But the
 rier down of us not ein' able to do as much as the men."
 lKimCONFESSIONS.
 TUMBLR.COM
 0

 Music
 a Brat, 25. Claim to fame: Runs her own record label, Thowin'
 Tantrums Entertainment; she is the first female rapper to have a
 platinum record. She's the one: "Before me, people didnt know
 how to market a female rap artist. I laid the path in the way
 Queen Latifah and MC Lyte did for me. But you need to grow
 in this industry. I want to produce, act, and direct -get my hands in every
 thing. I got an cye and an car for good talent." Birds of a feather: "My friends
 all stick together. There's only a handful of us women in the industry with
 labels-theres not enough of us to be bickerin'. We're like the dream team. Its
 all about unity, havin' a strong support system. Were mature adults and we
 know the value of friendship. Nothin' should come between two friends-
 friends are forever, men aint." To each her own: "I got the tomboy thing goini
 on, and I can still be sexy. Missy's futuristic you dont know what she's gonna
 do next. Kim is like the madam-diva type-raunchy and nasty. Shell shoot
 your ass. Mary's sultry and spiritual and soulful, the ghetto queen of R&B
 Aaliyahs funky, she represents the teenagers. Shell make you party with her.
 We all are supa dupa fresh, and we gotta hold hands and rock together."
 il' Kim, 24. Claim to fame: The girlfriend
 of the late Notus B.I.G. runs her own
 label, Queen Bee Records. She's come a
 long way, baby: "Im really proud of my
 CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLRICOM
 new album. My favorite lyrics 'A queen is not a
 queen because she has failed/ But a queen is a
 queen because failure has not stopped her..../
 Women are taking over for the new millen
 nium.' Like Puffy said, we dont need a mike
 anymore. We bein' heard. Its our era." What
 becomes a diva most: People love to use the word
 diva. I like queen better. A queen knows it all but doesnt let
 you know it right off. She's good-spirited and righteous.
 She's the boss: "With Queen Bee, I call the shots. I want
 my label to be the female version of Bad Boy. Me and Puffy
 may be family, but at the end of the day, I'm gonna do
 what I have to do. I'm also working on Bad Girl Films-
 ever since I did Sheš AllThat, Miramax has been offering me
 lots of things." In the company of women: "Were all
 characters. Brats the southern street girl who needs to be
 wild. Aaliyah's the pretty-girl type, the sexy artist that's un-
 touchable. Missy's like a cartoon and you love to watch
 her, shes so cute. Mary, you love to watch for her
 rength. Mary's the girl you can identify with. And
 me, Im like a little Mary. Lauryn's getting what she
 deserves. Her success made me work harder. Now
 we all know a hip-hop woman can make it."O
 ki- CONFESSIONS
 TUMBLR COM
thabeehive-deactivated20160215:

lil’ kim, aaliyah, missy elliott,  da brat photographed by elfie semotan for the august 1999 issue of elle magazine.

                
            

            
            
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    mary j: Solange Leads 2017 Soul Train
 Awards With Seven Nominations
 @balleralert
Solange Leads 2017 Soul Train Awards With Seven Nominations– blogged by @MsJennyb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next Month, BET will kick off its 2017 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas. The ceremony will provide a platform for several artists to be honored for their longstanding careers and influence, as well as their work for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ToniBraxton will be honored with the Don Cornelius Legend Award, while the R&B trio SWV will be honored with the Lady of Soul Award. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Award show will give out awards for Best New Artist, Best R&B-Soul Male and Female Artist, Soul Train Certified Award, Video Of The Year and more. In this year’s lineup, Solange is the most nominated artist with seven nominations, including best R&B-Soul Female Artist and Video and Song Of The Year for her hit song, “Cranes In The Sky.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, trailing close behind with six, is none other than BrunoMars for his critically-acclaimed and RIAA-certified double platinum album, “24K Magic.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cardi B has also been nominated for her smash hit, “Bodak Yellow,” competing against Kendrick Lamar, French Montana and Yo Gotti for the Rhythm & Bars Award. SZA has picked up a couple nominations for Best New Artists and Best R&B- Soul Female Artists, where she will be up against Kehlani, Mary J. Blige, Solange and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The show will air on BET, Nov. 26. Will you be tuning in?
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                mary j: Solange Leads 2017 Soul Train
 Awards With Seven Nominations
 @balleralert
Solange Leads 2017 Soul Train Awards With Seven Nominations– blogged by @MsJennyb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next Month, BET will kick off its 2017 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas. The ceremony will provide a platform for several artists to be honored for their longstanding careers and influence, as well as their work for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ToniBraxton will be honored with the Don Cornelius Legend Award, while the R&B trio SWV will be honored with the Lady of Soul Award. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Award show will give out awards for Best New Artist, Best R&B-Soul Male and Female Artist, Soul Train Certified Award, Video Of The Year and more. In this year’s lineup, Solange is the most nominated artist with seven nominations, including best R&B-Soul Female Artist and Video and Song Of The Year for her hit song, “Cranes In The Sky.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, trailing close behind with six, is none other than BrunoMars for his critically-acclaimed and RIAA-certified double platinum album, “24K Magic.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cardi B has also been nominated for her smash hit, “Bodak Yellow,” competing against Kendrick Lamar, French Montana and Yo Gotti for the Rhythm & Bars Award. SZA has picked up a couple nominations for Best New Artists and Best R&B- Soul Female Artists, where she will be up against Kehlani, Mary J. Blige, Solange and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The show will air on BET, Nov. 26. Will you be tuning in?
                
            

            
            
Solange Leads 2017 Soul Train Awards With Seven Nominations– blogged by @MsJennyb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next Month, BET will kick off its 2017...

            
            
        

    



            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                






            

        

        
        

            

                







    mary j: dailyactress:

Mary J Blige, Gwen Stefani and Beyonce Knowles
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                mary j: dailyactress:

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    mary j: it, helping her disovery lay a foundation for his fledgling career The respected and in-
 demand artst discovered Carter singing for money on the streets of Ne York Citys
 Greenwich Village and signed him, then took him to the studio to work with producers
 Timbaland, Nokio, Bink Dog, the Flavahood team, and Gerald issac. In the studio herself work
 ing on her own project, Missy plans an album release later this year...Back with their master-
 piece, female supergroup En Vogue has a new album, Masterpiece Theatre, a 13-song work
 which saw them joining forces once again with the producing duo, Denzil Foster and Thomas
 McElroy, who helped put them on the map. Still appreciated by fans for the sophistication and
 glamour they brought back to female R&8 groups, En Vogue is the quintessential girl group.
 one of the foundations upon which rhythm 'n blues was built.
 WHO'S NOT
 showing than whats been reflected by the sales of her second album, Fear Of Flying. Not
 that she doein't have fans, but her skills are lacking and need serious work..Out of the gate
 with a bang, newcomer Kelis attracted attention with her anthemic first single, but the rest of
 her albun, Kleidoscope, failed to measure up. Shes gt a nice marketable look and sound.
 however, so there's lots to salvage for the next time around..We'll
 make it short and sweet. What happened to Keisha, Kima, and
 Pam? Once the strongest group on the Bad Boy
 Entertainment's roster, these three ladies exuded, street atti
 tude mixed with smoldering urban sex appeal, Dust 'em off, and
 bring 'em on back, we say!
 MARY J. BLIGE
 DA BRAT
 14 WORD UP!

 BYJAN PETERS
 WHO'S HOT
 rhaps more than any other female rapper, Lil Kim
 has come to define today's hip-hop generation
 brash, irreverent, outspoken, vulnerable, and real. Hot
 since Hard Core, L Kim has upped the ante on her
 populatity by making strategik career moves which
 have kept her in demand and in the publics eye
 through a succession of image-making makeovers and
 bicoastal appearances in person and on wax. Kim's cur
 rent album, The Notorious K,LM is the first flight of
 the Queen Bee without the Notorious 8.1.G, a reality
 which forced her to look within herself for direction.
 Kim's expansion into other media, film, print ads, and
 who knows what else is to corme, has brought her clos
 er to the kind of notoriety that she says she's after, How
 hot is Lil Kim? Ask your mom if she knows who Lil Kim
 is. Chances are she will. Lir Kim's friend Mary J. Blige is
 also another artist whos come into her own. With her
 most recent album, Mary, already certitied platinum,
 Mary has retained her superstar status building yeary
 on her every woman appeal. Currently expanding her
 horizons as an actress and a model spokesperson for
 MAC cosmetics Viva Glam lI lipsticks, along with her
 girl, Lil Kim, Mary's longevity and popularity seems
 assured...New on the xene, female emcee Rah Digga
 classifies herself as a "serious" rapper. Not that she
 cant get all dolied up, but she doesn't want what's on
 the surface to interfere with the substance underneath.
 Nevertheless, with the releave of her debut album,
 Dirty Harriet, Rah Digga immediately established a fan
 base composed of all kinds of rap fans. Why? Because
 shes got skilk. A rapper who believes in earning her
 accolades, Rah Digga s the kind of everyday female to
 whom fans can relate. If anything, it's her dream that
 one day female rappers can be taken seriously without
 relying on the externals to help get them over. Fans cer-
 tainly have responded to her approach...Fashioned
 in the same outspoken mold as Lil Kim, Eve
 came onto the scene and immediately regis
 tered as a real-life, around-the-way sista
 whose rap skills secured for her a place
 in the hip-hop hierarchy. Touring with
 labelmates from the Ruff Ryders
 crew, Eve never fails to amaze fans
 who get impressed with her
 street cool, flavorful flow, For
 her, the heat stays on and
 on...Branded as a hip hop
 tomboy, Da Brat made her
 appearance as a rough
 neck femme whose image
 lately softened under hot
 lights for sexy shots as a calen
 dar queen. for women whe
 indulge the feminine and masculine
 sides of their gender, Da Brat was a long
 awaited role model whose duality they appreci-
 ated in addition to her rhyme skills. Currently rolling
 strong from the success of her third album
 Unrestricted, Da Brat has the distinction of being
 the first solo female rapper to go platinum. Since
 then, shes built on her fan base and remained in
 the spotlight while others faded away...Even
 when Missy Elliott inot on the charts, better
 believe she's always got something going on. In
 this case, it's the debut album release from Torrey
 Carter, the first male artist from Missy's label
 imprint, Gold Mine Records. Missy does a turn on
 ERNEST PANCCIOU
 MYA

 LIL'KIM
 EN VOGUE
 EYE
 WORD UP! 13
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                mary j: it, helping her disovery lay a foundation for his fledgling career The respected and in-
 demand artst discovered Carter singing for money on the streets of Ne York Citys
 Greenwich Village and signed him, then took him to the studio to work with producers
 Timbaland, Nokio, Bink Dog, the Flavahood team, and Gerald issac. In the studio herself work
 ing on her own project, Missy plans an album release later this year...Back with their master-
 piece, female supergroup En Vogue has a new album, Masterpiece Theatre, a 13-song work
 which saw them joining forces once again with the producing duo, Denzil Foster and Thomas
 McElroy, who helped put them on the map. Still appreciated by fans for the sophistication and
 glamour they brought back to female R&8 groups, En Vogue is the quintessential girl group.
 one of the foundations upon which rhythm 'n blues was built.
 WHO'S NOT
 showing than whats been reflected by the sales of her second album, Fear Of Flying. Not
 that she doein't have fans, but her skills are lacking and need serious work..Out of the gate
 with a bang, newcomer Kelis attracted attention with her anthemic first single, but the rest of
 her albun, Kleidoscope, failed to measure up. Shes gt a nice marketable look and sound.
 however, so there's lots to salvage for the next time around..We'll
 make it short and sweet. What happened to Keisha, Kima, and
 Pam? Once the strongest group on the Bad Boy
 Entertainment's roster, these three ladies exuded, street atti
 tude mixed with smoldering urban sex appeal, Dust 'em off, and
 bring 'em on back, we say!
 MARY J. BLIGE
 DA BRAT
 14 WORD UP!

 BYJAN PETERS
 WHO'S HOT
 rhaps more than any other female rapper, Lil Kim
 has come to define today's hip-hop generation
 brash, irreverent, outspoken, vulnerable, and real. Hot
 since Hard Core, L Kim has upped the ante on her
 populatity by making strategik career moves which
 have kept her in demand and in the publics eye
 through a succession of image-making makeovers and
 bicoastal appearances in person and on wax. Kim's cur
 rent album, The Notorious K,LM is the first flight of
 the Queen Bee without the Notorious 8.1.G, a reality
 which forced her to look within herself for direction.
 Kim's expansion into other media, film, print ads, and
 who knows what else is to corme, has brought her clos
 er to the kind of notoriety that she says she's after, How
 hot is Lil Kim? Ask your mom if she knows who Lil Kim
 is. Chances are she will. Lir Kim's friend Mary J. Blige is
 also another artist whos come into her own. With her
 most recent album, Mary, already certitied platinum,
 Mary has retained her superstar status building yeary
 on her every woman appeal. Currently expanding her
 horizons as an actress and a model spokesperson for
 MAC cosmetics Viva Glam lI lipsticks, along with her
 girl, Lil Kim, Mary's longevity and popularity seems
 assured...New on the xene, female emcee Rah Digga
 classifies herself as a "serious" rapper. Not that she
 cant get all dolied up, but she doesn't want what's on
 the surface to interfere with the substance underneath.
 Nevertheless, with the releave of her debut album,
 Dirty Harriet, Rah Digga immediately established a fan
 base composed of all kinds of rap fans. Why? Because
 shes got skilk. A rapper who believes in earning her
 accolades, Rah Digga s the kind of everyday female to
 whom fans can relate. If anything, it's her dream that
 one day female rappers can be taken seriously without
 relying on the externals to help get them over. Fans cer-
 tainly have responded to her approach...Fashioned
 in the same outspoken mold as Lil Kim, Eve
 came onto the scene and immediately regis
 tered as a real-life, around-the-way sista
 whose rap skills secured for her a place
 in the hip-hop hierarchy. Touring with
 labelmates from the Ruff Ryders
 crew, Eve never fails to amaze fans
 who get impressed with her
 street cool, flavorful flow, For
 her, the heat stays on and
 on...Branded as a hip hop
 tomboy, Da Brat made her
 appearance as a rough
 neck femme whose image
 lately softened under hot
 lights for sexy shots as a calen
 dar queen. for women whe
 indulge the feminine and masculine
 sides of their gender, Da Brat was a long
 awaited role model whose duality they appreci-
 ated in addition to her rhyme skills. Currently rolling
 strong from the success of her third album
 Unrestricted, Da Brat has the distinction of being
 the first solo female rapper to go platinum. Since
 then, shes built on her fan base and remained in
 the spotlight while others faded away...Even
 when Missy Elliott inot on the charts, better
 believe she's always got something going on. In
 this case, it's the debut album release from Torrey
 Carter, the first male artist from Missy's label
 imprint, Gold Mine Records. Missy does a turn on
 ERNEST PANCCIOU
 MYA

 LIL'KIM
 EN VOGUE
 EYE
 WORD UP! 13