Colorado’s Top 5 Female MCs

Colorado, like many other states is full of rappers, and I’m sure we can all vouch that there’s no shortage either. Well the same doesn’t go for female MCs, especially in Colorado. There’s definitely a shortage in our state, and maybe the same can be said for mainstream hip-hop as well. What happened to the all the MC Lytes, Queen Latifahs, Left Eyes, Lil Kims, Da’Brats, Missy Elliots? I’m sure you can list more, but isn’t it strange that, let’s be honest, the record labels all of a sudden stopped supplying us with a multitude of Female MCs to choose from? No diss to Ms. Minaj & Kreayshawn, but I’m sure there has to be a lot more talented and influential  women out there worthy of our ears and our money.

Well Colorado is lucky to have these 5 ladies below repping for us as well as female emcees everywhere. These ladies stood out for various reasons, and we’d like you to take a few minutes to get yourself acquainted. Click on their names to find out more about them if you’d like.

 

 

Lily Fangz

Lily Fangz of Welcome to the Dope Game, first came on our radar at Ru Black and Lizzy Brodie’s Final Friday Rap-A-Thon series last fall. She came, she dropped some fire, then she left. Despite her early departure from the cypher, her flow was on point enough to leave an impression and have us asking what her name was, and where we could find out more about her. She’s doing big things having recently opened up for Red & Meth on 4/20, as well as snagging an opening slot for Feed The Rocks with Nas and School Boy Q. Not to mention the countless other shows she has done and will do in the future. Keep her on your radar!

 

LPeez

LPeez is nothing less of remarkable when it comes to her lyrical persuasiveness. Her flow will have you believing she’s been in the rap game for decades perfecting her delivery. She’s definitely a candidate for stardom under the right conditions.

 

Aja Black (of the Reminders)

Aja is the truth. Along side her husband, who together make up The Reminders. She accounts for one whole dose of female dopeness. If the people, and not the record labels made the decision of who in the music world we would want our daughters to idolize, it would be Aja. If you have an opportunity to see her perform live…Do It!

 

A’Dula

A’Dula is raw. Her lyrics might hurt your feelings, or at the very least offend you. She’s hungry too. She’s on her way to the top, and from our point of view there’s not much in her way either. Once she gains momentum, you’ll be seeing a lot more of her around the city.

 

Rebel Queen

Rebel Queen, aka Queen V, aka V – when you hear her rap you’ll start paying attention, once you start paying attention, you’re just in awe at how talented she is. From her style to her lyrics she’s the total package as far as the music biz is concerned. Alone she’s a sight to witness, but when she’s teamed up with her brother Napoleon, they become this undeniable hip-hop wrecking crew called Colorado Operations. Rebel Queen could most certainly be the people’s champ if she wanted to…

 

Who else should be on this list? Comment below!

Featured Song: Sightlow – “Concentrate”

Amidst the heavy influx of trap influenced EDM music, a few artists knock the speakers the hardest. Denver native Sightlow came out of the woodwork, with only two released songs to date, and seamlessly melded pitched 808’s, twinkling melodies, and vocal samples to create the dreamy soundscape that is “Concentration”. The track is a perfect example of how impassioned trap music can be. Through the use of somber keys and pitched vocal samples atop booming subs and sharp hi-hats, Sightlow has created a future-bass track with all the emotional appeal but none of the baggage. Do not listen without speakers.

 

Find out more:  www.facebook.com/SightlowMusic

Featured Song: Whomp0 – “Das VvhompO”

The genre-melding juggernaut and native of Denver, WhompO, has done it again, and created an EDM track with no boundaries. “Das VvhompO” blends melodic piano progressions, thumping synth leads, and sweeping wobbles to create a unique soundscape that brings listeners somewhere in the clouds. The track’s subtle build and modestly hectic “drop” -if you could call it that- make the track perfect for both the club dance floor and for the quiet walk home at the end of the day.

 

Find out more: www.reverbnation.com/whompO

Riot Fest Denver: The Lineup

On May 13, 2014, the organizers of Riot Fest announced their 2014 lineup set to take place in three separate cities this September: Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. With this being their 10 year anniversary, they had to do it big. By big we mean having Pussy Riot, and Wu-Tang Clan a part of the festivities! As for Colorado, this will be our second coming of Riot Fest. Hopefully the weather will be more favorable this time around (bring a raincoat!).

Our friends over at Soda Jerks Presents have partnered with Riot fest, so be on the lookout for some giveaways in the near future. Last but not least, two of Colorado’s own; My Body Sings Electric & 3OH!3 will be gracing the stage this year as well. You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Purchase your tickets HERE

 

Denver Lineup

The Cure * The National * Rise Against * Weezer * Social Distortion
The Flaming Lips * Primus * Slayer * Sublime w/ Rome * Wu-Tang Clan
TV On The Radio * Descendents * A Day To Remember * NOFX * Die Antwoord
Dropkick Murpys * Bring Me The Horizon * Gogol Bordello
Violent Femmes * City and Colour * The Used * Taking Back Sunday
Manchester Orchestra * New Found Glory * Lucero * Failure * Hot Snakes
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes * Clutch * Bouncing Souls * Face To Face
Glassjaw * Buzzcocks * Dum Dum Girls * Bob Mould * Stiff Little Fingers
All * La Dispute * Mineral * We Came As Romans * The Expendables * 3OH!3
The Menzingers * Big Freedia * The Orwells * Passafire
Larry And His Flask * Nostalghia * Skaters * In The Valley Below * Dads
Pianos Become The Teeth * I Am The Avalanche * Radkey
Cerebral Ballzy * Red City Radio * Wounds * The Unlikely Candidates
Sole And DJ Pain 1 * The Bots * Tiny Moving Parts * Plague Vendor
My Body Sings Electric

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Featured Video: Trev Rich – “They Say”

Today, Colorado’s own Trev Rich dropped the first visual to his upcoming project “Rain In The Summer”. The video, titled “They Say” is one of the most creative HipHop videos we’ve seen in a while.  As always Trev manages to lay one of the hottest verses and hook over another Brinky beat (@BrinkyBeats).

If you’ve never heard of him before you can catch him at this years sold out KS1075 Summer Jam with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Juicy J, August Alsina, Sage The Gemini, Tech N9ne, Kid Ink, IAMSU, and Iggy Azalea.

 

 

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