Female Emcees Who Spread The Message

Ladies is emcees too, let them brush their shoulders off.

Isis - Isis was a member of the hip-hop collective known as the Blackwatch Movement. She released her debut album, Rebel Soul, in 1990. Isis preaches a message of black pride and self-awareness on such uplifting selections as "State of Mind," "In the Mind of One," and "The Power of Myself Is Moving."(Photo: David Corio/Redferns)
Ladybug Mecca - Lady Bug Mecca debuted with New York City-based trio Digable Planets, in 1993. Their first single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” peaked at #15 on Billboard magazine's singles chart, earned gold certification, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.  (Photo: Matt Carmichael/Getty Images) 
Hurricane G - Hurricane G was Hit Squad’s first female member. Her 1997 single release, "Somebody Else," charted at #10 on Billboard magazine's Hot Rap Singles. (Photo: HOLA Recordings)
Angel Haze - In 2012, she took part in the BET Hip Hop Awards' Cypher. In 2013 she released the first single from her debut album, Echelon (It's My Way).(Photo: Samir Hussein/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Ladybug Mecca - Lady Bug Mecca debuted with New York City-based trio Digable Planets, in 1993. Their first single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” peaked at #15 on Billboard magazine's singles chart, earned gold certification, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.  (Photo: Matt Carmichael/Getty Images) 

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