Ladies Of The New school

Nicky Minaj

Look at what has been cultivated there to get an idea of the soil’s characteristics: Nicki Minaj was born in Queens. She is what you get when 90s predecessors feed your already-sharp tongue, drawling delivery, and verbal ability that compels Kanye to let you outshine him on his own track. She has complete mastery over the verse, and her sense of style is unique. She is even more formidable because of her understanding as if her talent weren’t enough. Her unexpected comments on the now-viral video known as “the pickle juice clip” were a sharp and moving distillation of the absurdity of double standards in the music industry, but really in any workplace. Her comments about a culture that chastised women for the same behavior it encourages in men feels eerily prescient. Minaj’s early works served as a testing ground, and now that she has a fresh crop of hits under her belt (“Changed It,” “No Frauds,” and “Regret In Your Tears”), she appears to be set up for long-term success in every manner.

New school artists: Azelia Banks, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Doja Cat, and more

We thought it would only be appropriate to highlight a few of our favorite female rappers as the hip-hop scene continues to feature more of them, such as the ground-breaking Azelia Banks, whose anthem “212” quickly became the official song of New York. Then there is Megan Thee Stallion, who is perhaps the best rapper in Houston overall as well as the most interesting female rapper to come out of Houston. When her “WAP” collaboration with Cardi B was released in 2020, it immediately became a classic. Doja Cat is at the top of the Billboard chart and has received numerous Grammy nominations. We also enjoy Miami’s City Girls (Yung Miami and JT), who consistently produce dancefloor songs, and Tierra Whack, who has successfully fused the avant-garde and popular in an exciting and fascinating manner. Rico Nasty, Latto (FKA Mulatto), Lakeyah, Buffalo rapper Armani Caesar, Flo Milli, and other artists are some of our other favorites.