But when it comes to the many female MCs who are key to hip hop's early DNA, and still ensuring its legacy today, this 50th anniversary year is the perfect time to give these ladies their flowers. Two years after signing with So So Def, Da Brat released her debut album Funkdafied – a fusion of hip hop and G-Funk that featured iconic tracks including 'Funkdafied' and 'Give It 2 You'.
From Da Brat to Sha-Rock and Eve, hip hop's 50th anniversary is the perfect time to give rap's groundbreaking female MCs their flowers. Read more