Women To The Front Featured
Let’s Talk About The Female Rappers Who Shaped Hip-Hop
In the early days of hip-hop, female rappers were essential to the genre’s biology, unapologetically detailing their experiences of the world they lived in.
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Features4 days ago‘Homogenic’: The Boldly Innovative Album That Reconfigured Björk’s Career
Marking a turn away from shiny experimental pop towards darker, more challenging themes, ‘Homogenic’ set the tone for Björk’s most bold and innovative work.
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Features1 month ago
How Ariana Grande Redefined Pop Music With ‘Sweetener’ And ‘thank u, next’
From a string of surprise releases to her openly revealing public persona, Ariana Grande has redefined what it means to be a pop star today.
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Features4 months ago
Who Is Lyn Collins?… Mama Feelgood, That’s Who
Rising to fame with James Brown’s revue, Lyn Collins fought for female artists during a difficult period, leaving a trail of soul and funk classics behind.
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Features4 months ago
‘Bitch’: The Story Behind Meredith Brooks’ Feminist Anthem
Along with a host of others, this song helped lay the groundwork for today’s artists as they push against the stereotype of what a female rocker should sound or look like.
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Features4 months ago
The Fashion Of Grace Jones: A Style And Music Maverick
The supermodel, singer, actress, and Warhol star is the original multi-hyphenate.
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Features5 months ago
Leaders In The Mix: Pioneering Female Music Producers To Know
Though small in number, these pioneering female music producers have made their mark in the industry, from Sylvia Moy to Linda Perry.
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Features5 months ago
Best Ella Fitzgerald Songs: 20 Standards From The First Lady Of Jazz
As much a pioneer as she was a powerhouse, Ella Fitzgerald’s timeless tunes only get better with age.
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Features6 months ago
Pioneering Women in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music
An introduction to some of the women that broke down barriers in the heavy metal and hard rock music scenes.
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Features6 months ago
Best Female Songwriters: An Essential Top 25 Countdown
From subversive subject matter to affairs of the heart, the best female songwriters are often the most insightful, as this list proves.
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Features6 months ago
Diana Ross: Celebrating Motown’s Supreme Talent
From singing in Motown’s biggest girl group to earning Oscar nods and becoming a fashion icon, Diana Ross set the template for future stars to follow.
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Features6 months ago
‘Lady Marmalade’: The Story Behind The ‘Moulin Rouge’ Hit
Female powerhouses Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil Kim, Mya and Missy Elliott came together for a Y2K spin on the 1974 LaBelle classic.
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Features6 months ago
The Women of Stax: Five Unheralded Pioneers
At a time when the music business was dominated by men, the Memphis soul label Stax Records employed a host of women in key positions.
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Features6 months ago
Pioneering Women In Early Rock ‘N’ Roll
When it comes to the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, some of the most pioneering and powerfully influential figures were women.
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Features6 months ago
Best Female Rock Singers: An Essential Top 30 Countdown
Women have long dominated the rock scene, whether they’ve been acknowledged for it or not. Here are some of the best female rock singers to grace the stage.
