SHEE – “Take It” [MUSIC VIDEO] Independent Female Rap Artist
Rap Recording Artist Questions Portrayal of Females in Hip-Hop
NEW YORK, NY – March 16, 2011 -- Where have all of the female rappers gone? March is officially Women's History Month, which gives us all an opportunity to pay homage to our female heroes and look at their accomplishments in retrospect. In examining the landscape of the hip-hop genre and an apparent lack of adequate female representation, observing the past poses a puzzling question for the future. In a genre with a noticeable lack of female voices dominating the mainstream, performing songwriter and female hip-hop/rap recording artist SHEE credits her success as an independent artist to the recording industry shortcomings for her gender and plans to use her voice and popularity to reach out to future the generations of hip-hop females.
Preparing for the release of her competing EPs Avoiding Ordinary and Defying Convention, SHEE boasts being a strong woman and accomplishing things irrespective of gender. SHEE welcomes the additional fans and attention stemming from the supply of female rappers in the industry not meeting the demand; however success has been bittersweet for this independent female rap artist. "Young women and girls do not have enough positive roles models...as an artist I acknowledge there are WAY more opportunities for aspiring video chicks than there will ever be for females on the mic that aren't singing." SHEE recalls the love she had for songs like "Self Destruction" by the East Coast Rap All-stars as a little girl. "I paid attention when Miss Melodie and MC Lyte spit and knew that strong women could stand alongside these men and have something powerful to say. The following generations of young ladies don’t have that because the images they see of females in our culture portrays Black women as merely a man's accessory."
Self described as where street credibility meets business credentials; SHEE, the “business woman who happens to spit bars” continuously reaches out to young ladies in the interest of helping them build a healthy a self-image. Experiencing life on both sides of the fence and boasting a solidified fan base as an independent female rap artist, SHEE feels adequately suited to reach out to urban youth and give back to the community. While Hip-Hop can certainly use some additional voices which accurately reflect what it means to be a young Black woman in urban America, SHEE fills a void and shares a perspective from a sector of the population, presently underserved in the genre. The female rapper concluded, “to have a culture with so many negative portrayals of woman and no counteraction leaves young ladies in a vulnerable and damaging position."
About SHEE:
With a distinctive voice, unique flow and the unmatched ability to pen concepts and lace them with infectious hooks - irrespective of gender, never has the rap game seen an MC this complete. ASCAP affiliated songwriter and hip-hop/rap recording artist SHEE is a recognizable face for the gender in the hip-hop genre. Boasting energetic live performances and a respectable social-media presence, SHEE is poised to be a permanent staple in the female hip-hop scene. Having received excellent reviews and substantial sales for her DIY / independent debut effort, her sophomore project is slated for a Spring 2011 release.
RELATED LINKS:
www.SHEEmusic.com
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Preparing for the release of her competing EPs Avoiding Ordinary and Defying Convention, SHEE boasts being a strong woman and accomplishing things irrespective of gender. SHEE welcomes the additional fans and attention stemming from the supply of female rappers in the industry not meeting the demand; however success has been bittersweet for this independent female rap artist. "Young women and girls do not have enough positive roles models...as an artist I acknowledge there are WAY more opportunities for aspiring video chicks than there will ever be for females on the mic that aren't singing." SHEE recalls the love she had for songs like "Self Destruction" by the East Coast Rap All-stars as a little girl. "I paid attention when Miss Melodie and MC Lyte spit and knew that strong women could stand alongside these men and have something powerful to say. The following generations of young ladies don’t have that because the images they see of females in our culture portrays Black women as merely a man's accessory."
Self described as where street credibility meets business credentials; SHEE, the “business woman who happens to spit bars” continuously reaches out to young ladies in the interest of helping them build a healthy a self-image. Experiencing life on both sides of the fence and boasting a solidified fan base as an independent female rap artist, SHEE feels adequately suited to reach out to urban youth and give back to the community. While Hip-Hop can certainly use some additional voices which accurately reflect what it means to be a young Black woman in urban America, SHEE fills a void and shares a perspective from a sector of the population, presently underserved in the genre. The female rapper concluded, “to have a culture with so many negative portrayals of woman and no counteraction leaves young ladies in a vulnerable and damaging position."
About SHEE:
With a distinctive voice, unique flow and the unmatched ability to pen concepts and lace them with infectious hooks - irrespective of gender, never has the rap game seen an MC this complete. ASCAP affiliated songwriter and hip-hop/rap recording artist SHEE is a recognizable face for the gender in the hip-hop genre. Boasting energetic live performances and a respectable social-media presence, SHEE is poised to be a permanent staple in the female hip-hop scene. Having received excellent reviews and substantial sales for her DIY / independent debut effort, her sophomore project is slated for a Spring 2011 release.
RELATED LINKS:
www.SHEEmusic.com
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Growing Pains, Female Rapper Faces Transitional Challenges
NEW YORK, NY – March 16, 2011 -- People change, they grow, mature and develop; it’s part of human evolution. For recording artists it’s no exception, however drastic transitions can make or break an artist. The artist runs the risk of upsetting or confusing their core audience or even been deemed a “sell-out.” Whether the modifications made are visual, sonic or involves subject matter...one thing is for sure, music fans don’t typically embrace change. This is the challenge being faced by female hip-hop recording artist, SHEE who is on the brink of releasing her sophomore effort.
While discussing her forthcoming project and the move toward crafting material with more depth, being more mature and creating songs that are considerably less profane, the female rapper SHEE issued the following statement, “I can’t talk about the same things I did in my last album while still being genuine, true to myself and the art form. Simply put, some of the content in my last album isn’t my reality any longer. It’s my hope that fans have grown with me and would continue to love the hot new rap songs I create since ultimately the lyricism, wordplay and creativity are still there, I just grew into a better me.”
Artistically, the female rapper had some difficult decisions to make. She didn’t want to run the risk of alienating fans that have been supportive since the beginning of her career or bear the expensive of marketing to a another demographic which would possibly be more receptive to her newer material. Overall, SHEE hopes that her brand as a strong, independent and business-minded rap artist, which remained consistent throughout will be enough for her to prevail in the music industry’s ever changing times.
About SHEE:
With a distinctive voice, unique flow and the unmatched ability to pen concepts and lace them with infectious hooks - irrespective of gender, never has the rap game seen an MC this complete. ASCAP affiliated songwriter and hip-hop/rap recording artist SHEE is a recognizable face for the gender in the hip-hop genre. Boasting energetic live performances and a respectable social-media presence, SHEE is poised to be a permanent staple in the female hip-hop scene. Having received excellent reviews and substantial sales for her DIY / independent debut effort, her sophomore project is slated for a Spring 2011 release.
RELATED LINKS:
www.SHEEmusic.com
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While discussing her forthcoming project and the move toward crafting material with more depth, being more mature and creating songs that are considerably less profane, the female rapper SHEE issued the following statement, “I can’t talk about the same things I did in my last album while still being genuine, true to myself and the art form. Simply put, some of the content in my last album isn’t my reality any longer. It’s my hope that fans have grown with me and would continue to love the hot new rap songs I create since ultimately the lyricism, wordplay and creativity are still there, I just grew into a better me.”
Artistically, the female rapper had some difficult decisions to make. She didn’t want to run the risk of alienating fans that have been supportive since the beginning of her career or bear the expensive of marketing to a another demographic which would possibly be more receptive to her newer material. Overall, SHEE hopes that her brand as a strong, independent and business-minded rap artist, which remained consistent throughout will be enough for her to prevail in the music industry’s ever changing times.
About SHEE:
With a distinctive voice, unique flow and the unmatched ability to pen concepts and lace them with infectious hooks - irrespective of gender, never has the rap game seen an MC this complete. ASCAP affiliated songwriter and hip-hop/rap recording artist SHEE is a recognizable face for the gender in the hip-hop genre. Boasting energetic live performances and a respectable social-media presence, SHEE is poised to be a permanent staple in the female hip-hop scene. Having received excellent reviews and substantial sales for her DIY / independent debut effort, her sophomore project is slated for a Spring 2011 release.
RELATED LINKS:
www.SHEEmusic.com
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