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this Friday...we have...
AtLas'
this sista wrote her first rhyme at 7 years old and has been honing her craft since then. she's been known to come off the dome with that clever ish that make you say "is that really off the dome?" but, yes, it is. she builds with people and brings folks together through Hip Hop focusing on the belief that she must "use her gift to speak for those who are unable to put their thoughts into words". she's earned the respect of her fellow brethen in Hip Hop by splashing in ciphas and proving the equality of the Woman MC.
in 2006, she connected with MC Lyte and Mecca (both above) to start the Hip Hop Sisters and I am going to direct quote because it's important to understand the mission of this movement:
Hip Hop Sisters is a movement of women who will change the face of Hip Hop and the way that women are perceived in society today. We strive to bring the essence of Hip Hop back to its originality. There are too many negative images about women and Hip Hop, and it is effecting the younger generation. We need to show the world that a woman can achieve greatness, without selling our souls to the negativity that is put out there to destroy our culture.
So in short, the Hip Hop Sisters Mission is to promote mental growth, understanding and self awareness in our sisters, using the Art of Hip Hop to help the youth find their voice.
she's rocked stages from NY to TX and is renowned among those she's rocked with, from myself to Roxanne Shante, for her story telling skills and the way she commands the stage when she's telling those stories. she is truly an MC's Emcee.
combining super powers with two other dope MC's in 2008, Likwuid and Kween Kash, to form
GNU (Group Name Unknown), she has discovered a whole new horizon of rhyming.
so, of course, my readers know I had a few questions for AtLas, firstly about the group:
me: There's a perception that women don't get along. Being in the all woman group, GNU, do you find that to be case? Or do you, Likwuid and Kween Kash work it out since you all have different styles?
AtLas': GNU is certainly not the exception. I believe that females are nurturing and compromising by nature. When a women doesn't feel threatened, she sees no need to defend herself. When we are secure in our own abilities, especially during a collaborative effort, we want to see each other succeed. (We are finishing up our EP, so keep your eyes and ears open for that!).
me: How long have you been rhyming?
AtLas': Entirely too long for it to not be my main source of income. =0P
me: Was realizing the state of women in Hip Hop and embracing your desire to help the result of something specific that happened? Or did you just decide one day to be the change you wanted to see?
AtLas': Not necessarily. Just as the perceived absence of women in Hip Hop has been gradual, as has been my desire to contribute to the positive change.
me: What do you hope to accomplish through Hip Hop Sisters?
AtLas': It's my hope that I am able to help MC Lyte bring her vision to fruition. I, along with all of the board members want to contribute to helping ladies utilize this platform we call hip hop to benefit themselves and others. Also, remind the fellas that we are still here and they need us to balance their craft.
so whether you catch her at the Hip Hop Cultural Center or rocking with GNU or building with other women MC's about
Hip Hop Sisters...readers, if you didn't know, now you do. meet AtLas, she lives Hip Hop, and that's why "She's So Fresh"!
in 2006, she connected with MC Lyte and Mecca (both above) to start the Hip Hop Sisters and I am going to direct quote because it's important to understand the mission of this movement:
Hip Hop Sisters is a movement of women who will change the face of Hip Hop and the way that women are perceived in society today. We strive to bring the essence of Hip Hop back to its originality. There are too many negative images about women and Hip Hop, and it is effecting the younger generation. We need to show the world that a woman can achieve greatness, without selling our souls to the negativity that is put out there to destroy our culture.
So in short, the Hip Hop Sisters Mission is to promote mental growth, understanding and self awareness in our sisters, using the Art of Hip Hop to help the youth find their voice.
she's rocked stages from NY to TX and is renowned among those she's rocked with, from myself to Roxanne Shante, for her story telling skills and the way she commands the stage when she's telling those stories. she is truly an MC's Emcee.
combining super powers with two other dope MC's in 2008, Likwuid and Kween Kash, to form GNU (Group Name Unknown), she has discovered a whole new horizon of rhyming.
so, of course, my readers know I had a few questions for AtLas, firstly about the group:
me: There's a perception that women don't get along. Being in the all woman group, GNU, do you find that to be case? Or do you, Likwuid and Kween Kash work it out since you all have different styles?
AtLas': GNU is certainly not the exception. I believe that females are nurturing and compromising by nature. When a women doesn't feel threatened, she sees no need to defend herself. When we are secure in our own abilities, especially during a collaborative effort, we want to see each other succeed. (We are finishing up our EP, so keep your eyes and ears open for that!).
me: How long have you been rhyming?
AtLas': Entirely too long for it to not be my main source of income. =0P
me: Was realizing the state of women in Hip Hop and embracing your desire to help the result of something specific that happened? Or did you just decide one day to be the change you wanted to see?
AtLas': Not necessarily. Just as the perceived absence of women in Hip Hop has been gradual, as has been my desire to contribute to the positive change.
me: What do you hope to accomplish through Hip Hop Sisters?
AtLas': It's my hope that I am able to help MC Lyte bring her vision to fruition. I, along with all of the board members want to contribute to helping ladies utilize this platform we call hip hop to benefit themselves and others. Also, remind the fellas that we are still here and they need us to balance their craft.
so whether you catch her at the Hip Hop Cultural Center or rocking with GNU or building with other women MC's about Hip Hop Sisters...readers, if you didn't know, now you do. meet AtLas, she lives Hip Hop, and that's why "She's So Fresh"!
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