Women In Hip Hop Podcast

Steph G grew up living with her family in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York.  Although she grew up in the arts, her professional music career began in 2021.  Her very first single was titled "No Runnin. Known as a Drill rapper and songwriter, her most recognized song came out in 2022 titled "Danger Zone."  The hit song accumulated over 100,000 streams on Spotify.  She has also gained recognition from her songs "No Emotions" and "Rico" featuring fellow Brooklyn Rapper Rowdy Rebel. In this interview we discuss her humble beginnings, Cardi b and her musical influences, being Dominican, her creative process, the current state of female rappers plus more!    Make sure to watch the podcast on youtube.com/jazziebelletv and Follow us on social media: @StephG @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Kyah Baby grew up in Queens, Ny and has been consistently making a name for herself for the past 10 years. In this interview we discuss her humble beginnings, initially signing to DJ Self, being cosigned and supported by 50 cent, her new hit single "New Energy" in which Jazzie belle coins as" The New, New York Anthem."   Make sure to watch the podcast on youtube.com/jazziebelletv and Follow us on social media: @Kyah_Baby @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jahdira Atkins, professionally known as Billy B, was born in the Cypress Hill project of East New York Brooklyn. As a child, Billy sought music as a comfort from the mayhem surrounding her. She fell in love with Missy Elliot’s swagger, Nicki Minaj’s lyrical expertise, Patty Labelle’s soul, and Aretha Franklin’s range. However, Billy didn’t begin pursuing music until 2015. Over the next few years Billy B collaborated with various artists and producers; 808 Mafia, June The Jenius, Dizzy Banko, Nico Demi, Synesthetic Nation, Sukihana , Fetty Luciano  Connie Diiamond , and Skeme. But it was her breakout feature with fellow raptress Lola Brooke on the hit-song "Don't play with it” that recently cracked Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart that showed the world that the women in hip hop is definitely taking over.  In this interview we discuss her upbringing, her musical influences, camaraderie amongst female rappers, sexism and misogyny in hip hop, raising a son, her family and men in her dm’s plus more!  Make sur

In this episode Jazzie Belle sits down w/ Music & Entertainment Journalist for Vibe.com, Tatyana Jenene to discuss the current state of Women in Hip Hop. Fresh off the high of London's Wireless Festival, we talked about the performances from Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and The City Girls plus more! We also discussed the controversy around Nicki's alleged "pregnancy" and her alleged beef w/ Kanye West, Cardi B's disdain for the blogs and how she said it's affecting her mental health. New music was at the height of this conversation: "Hot Shit" by Cardi B and "Good Love" by The City Girls feat. Usher both debuted over the weekend. And of course we had to give our thoughts on Rolling Stones Top 200 Hip Hop Albums of all time (Umm Excuse me, but Where is Foxy Brown?) Make sure to stay tuned in because these two hip hop heads say what they mean and mean what they say! You don't wanna miss it! follow us: @womeninhiphop @jazziebelletv @tatyanajenene Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis pod

Listen in as Jazzie Belle and guest co-host Jade A. Lawson recap and unpack all the high's and low's from this years BET Awards. We hold nothing back! Real, raw and honest! Congrats to Latto, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Doechii and all the Women in Hip Hop that showed up and showed out! We celebrate you! follow us: @jadeariel_ @WomeninHipHop @JazzieBelleTV Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis's Own Big Bosse Vette is on everyone's tongue, literally. Her viral sensation hit record "Snatched" has the world lip-syncing her lyrics from the City Girls to Reality TV Star Kylie Jenner. In this interview Big Boss Vette tells Jazzie Belle that she knew she was destine for greatness. 'I knew I would be famous, I just didn't know how." From doing covers and riding some of hip hop's most notable beats and making it her own to her signing with Republic Records and blessing us with original music that has her fans in a chokehold. Make sure to stay connected and get familiar with one of Hip Hop's rising stars! follow us: @BigBossVette @WomeninHipHop @JazzieBelleTV Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jade A. Lawson is a rising voice at the epicenter of culture and entertainment. As a journalist and creative producer, she has contributed to several platforms under the ABC News flagship including ABC News Digital, Good Morning America, and Primetime specials. Her work spans from in-depth reporting such as "HBCUs and COVID-19 vaccination trials" to "How changing rules led to a resurgence for women in hip hop." She has interviewed dozens of artists and high profile subjects like Mary J. Blige,  Jazmine Sullivan, Ilyasah Shabazz,  photographer, Kennedi Carter, and Clover Hope, author of 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop.  In 2020, Jade contributed to Soul of a Nation, a groundbreaking six-part series exploring Black history and heritage in America. A student of the game, Jade is currently developing an independent documentary exploring women in hip hop. Jade is a proud graduate of Hampton University and Columbia University School of Journalism. And at Women in Hip Hop Podcast we're happy to have her sit alongside ja

Andile Ndlovu is an Artist Manager at Electric Feel Entertainment. Soon after joining EF, she took on clients Iann Dior, IV Jay, Vron, 24kGoldn and Rich The Kid. Within months, 24kGoldn’s “Mood” ft Iann Dior steadily climbed to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 and amassed 8 nonconsecutive weeks at #1. Prior to EF, Andile was a Manager at First Access Entertainment, playing an integral role on Rita Ora’s team and handling all operations throughout Ora’s Girls (2018) and Phoenix (2019-20) world tours. Before pursuing her lifelong passion of music, Ndlovu was instrumental in a number of tech start-ups, most notably serving as right hand to the CEO at Soothe, helping the company flourish from 10 employees to 150+ and 3 markets to 69 worldwide. Andile advocates for creating opportunities and professional growth for Women and serves as a member of Women in Music, NapGirls, and, most recently, a mentor in Femme It Forward’s “Next Gem Femme”mentorship program. Andile credits her curiosity, hustle, and the African philo

If you have Grammy Award Winning Producer, DJ Drama, Don Cannon and their label Generation Now (Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert) backing you, then you know you're something special. Killumantii, whose name was inspired by hip-hop icon Tupac has a reputation for being a verbal assassin. The 22 year old West Atlanta native mastered the art of the internet by cleverly aligning her likeness with well known IG influencers doing comedy skits where she would incorporate 60 second freestyles that masterfully captured viewers attention. Killumantii, who is soft spoken and articulate will have you baffled and asking how something so powerful, hardcore & raw can come from something so small in stature. She's truly amazing and has the track record to prove it.  Follow us: @killumantii @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.     Learn more about your ad ch

The Queen of the Megatron Challenge and the woman that won Nicki Minaj over with her witty bars and style of flow. This Bronx native has been rapping since the age of 12. Brought up in a musical household with her Dad being a rapper, she decided to keep her rap skills a secret from the family till she couldn't no more after becoming a contestant on Netflix's Rhythm and Flow hosted by Snoop Dogg, Chance The Rapper & Cardi B. Since her television debut, Savannah aka Malibu Hannah has stayed consistent with dishing out new music, collaborating with other artist and bodying every beat she lends her talents too. Keep your eye on this one, she got NOW!   Follow us: @malibuhannah @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper & Ex-Love & Hip Hop Cast Member Omeretta The Great is here to set the record straight! with her hit single and controversial record "Sorry Not Sorry." 'I've been wanting to speak up about this: Some people  just don't like the truth," says Omeretta when asked "What inspired the record?" Known for her hard hitting bars and effortless flow Omeretta let's us in on her creative process, her dream collaborations, working with Latto and what the fans can expect from her upcoming album.  follow us:  @omeretta @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The woman that brought us to our TV screens every Sunday Night to hear "Down in the Valley," the theme song from Starz's hit-show P. Valley! Jazzie Belle caught up with the raptress to discuss how she met fellow Memphian and Award Winning Playwright, Katori Hall. Jucee also gives us some insight on what it was like growing up in the church in Memphis. She talked about her musical influence and what she hopes people take away from her music. follow us: @iamjuceefroot @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazzie Belle shares with us why and how she created Women in Hip Hop Podcast. She breaks down her Top 5 favorite episodes to date. For each, she gives us a backstory on how she booked each guest and her favorite moments w/ them. Jazzie hopes by sharing these stories it will inspire everyone to follow their passion and trust the process. "Don't wait for perfection, create and learn along the way. Your dreams are worth seeing it through." -JB Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazzie Belle sits down w/ special guest host DJ LiKWUID to discuss her journey in media, her love for hip hop and highlights from past women in hip hop interviews, plus more! Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gangsta Boo sits down with Jazzie Belle to discuss her iconic Versus Battle w/ her Oscar Award Winning Group Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs and Harmony! Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jazzie Belle breaks down the career of hip hop's first female solo rap act to go platinum and how the superstar had an influence in her life through music, fashion and sexuality.   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Walker is a fashion game-changer and culture creator that inspired a lane helping to create a multi-billion dollar industry coined today as streetwear through her brand, Walker Wear.   As the first woman in this lane, she's also one of the first to dominate in urban menswear, securing celebrity endorsements from the likes of legends, like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. and Run-DMC to name a few.  Her brand was one of the first to open distribution doors and command millions in sales, and the Walker Wear lifestyle brand still thrives today.    In this interview she talks about her humble beginnings, how she befriended Tupac & Biggie and what it was like during their highly publicized "beef."  She recalls the time Biggie called her from the hospital with Tupac after the shooting at Quad Studios. During this interview April discusses her ongoing dispute w/ Fashion Designer Virgil from Off-White for allegedly stealing her designs and how the women in hip hop fashion may have come a long way but the fight for respe

Sha Rock, The Mother of rap sits, down w/ Jazzie Belle to discuss the inception of hip hop and how she became the 1st female mc to rock the mic w/ the funky four + 1. She also tells us about their iconic performance on SNL and what it was like being the 1st hip hop act to perform on television and how it came into fruition.  Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sha Rock, The Mother of rap sits, down w/ Jazzie Belle to discuss the inception of hip hop and how she became the 1st female mc to rock the mic w/ the funky four + 1. She also tells us about their iconic performance on SNL and what it was like being the 1st hip hop act to perform on television and how it came into fruition. Check out Part 2 w/ this beautiful queen and legend going down next week only on Women in Hip Hop.  Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer extraordinaire Clover Hope has been the master pen behind some of hip-hop’s hottest cover stories. From interning at Vibe Magazine to co-writing for Beyonce on Black is King, This Brooklyn born, Queens raised native has taken the journalism world by storm. Continuing to prevail at any task given to her, Clover decided to put her golden pen to pad and wrote her 1st book: The Motherlode 100 + Women Who Made Hip Hop. Helping to shed light on the female perspective in hip hop, Clover took the time to track down and interview the women that helped birthed a culture that oftentimes go unsung. Listen in as she chats with Jazzie Belle on her career as a storyteller, what inspire her to write her book, what it was like working with Beyonce and advice she would give to young black aspiring writers today PLUS MORE! Follow us:@clovito@womeninhiphop Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in yo