EP.49 Jade A. Lawson

EP.49 Jade A. Lawson

Author: REVOLT June 15, 2022 Duration: 51:48
Jade A. Lawson is a rising voice at the epicenter of culture and entertainment. As a journalist and creative producer, she has contributed to several platforms under the ABC News flagship including ABC News Digital, Good Morning America, and Primetime specials. Her work spans from in-depth reporting such as "HBCUs and COVID-19 vaccination trials" to "How changing rules led to a resurgence for women in hip hop." She has interviewed dozens of artists and high profile subjects like Mary J. Blige,  Jazmine Sullivan, Ilyasah Shabazz,  photographer, Kennedi Carter, and Clover Hope, author of 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop.  In 2020, Jade contributed to Soul of a Nation, a groundbreaking six-part series exploring Black history and heritage in America. A student of the game, Jade is currently developing an independent documentary exploring women in hip hop. Jade is a proud graduate of Hampton University and Columbia University School of Journalism. And at Women in Hip Hop Podcast we're happy to have her sit alongside jazzie belle as our special guest co-host. Listen in as the two ladies discuss the current state of female rap and who's on their list to watch out for plus more!   Follow us: @jadeariel_ @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women in Hip Hop Podcasts from REVOLT moves beyond the spotlight to explore the real stories of women shaping the culture. Host Jazzie Belle creates a space that feels more like a necessary conversation than a formal interview, focusing on the importance of amplifying voices and building confidence. This podcast delves into the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating a male-dominated industry, offering honest talk about what it truly means to be a boss. Listeners hear from a powerful roster of guests, including icons and innovators like Roxanne Shante, Rapsody, Latto, and Gangsta Boo, who share their journeys, strategies, and resilience. Each episode uses hip hop as a lens to discuss broader themes of self-sufficiency and empowerment, aiming to inspire not just listeners in the music world but anyone facing professional challenges. The discussions are candid, focusing on the deals, decisions, and daily grit that define success on their own terms. Tune in for a series that champions the queens building the legacy and future of the genre, one authentic story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 80

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EP.60 Tink [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:30
You never have to guess what Tink’s thinking. The Chicago-born songstress and rapper says it all in her music. She spits, speaks, and sings straight from the heart without filter or apology. At the same time, she breaks…
EP.59 Kitty Gata [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
Kitty Gata is an emerging American rapper based in Brooklyn, NewYork. Before starting her music career, Kitty worked in the Federal Express office. Despite this, she has recently secured herself as a total performer. She…
EP.58 Savannah Hannah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
Savannah Hannah is a passionate, charismatic artist with a personality that you can't help but love! Born in the Bronx, NY, Hannah toned her craft as a poet and songwriter demonstrating confidence and precision. Savannah…
EP.57 Elle Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:28
Elle Jones is Hip Hop enthusiast who is passionate about all things “culture” while representing feminine, powerful voices in the entertainment industry. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York City, she created “Elle Jones Medi…
EP.56 Connie Diiamond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:36
Diiamond’s buzz began in 2016 with her freestyle atop Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” before a menacing 2021 rendition of DaBaby’s “Ball If I Want To” sparked a viral flame. Now the rapper is solidifying her position as the uns…
EP.55 Steph G [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
Steph G grew up living with her family in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. Although she grew up in the arts, her professional music career began in 2021. Her very first single was titled "No Runnin. Known as a Drill rapp…
EP.54 Kyah Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:18
Kyah Baby grew up in Queens, Ny and has been consistently making a name for herself for the past 10 years. In this interview we discuss her humble beginnings, initially signing to DJ Self, being cosigned and supported by…
EP.53 Billy B [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:42
Jahdira Atkins, professionally known as Billy B, was born in the Cypress Hill project of East New York Brooklyn. As a child, Billy sought music as a comfort from the mayhem surrounding her. She fell in love with Missy El…
EP.52 Tatyana Jenene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:58
In this episode Jazzie Belle sits down w/ Music & Entertainment Journalist for Vibe.com, Tatyana Jenene to discuss the current state of Women in Hip Hop. Fresh off the high of London's Wireless Festival, we talked about…
EP.51 2022 BET Awards Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:14
Listen in as Jazzie Belle and guest co-host Jade A. Lawson recap and unpack all the high's and low's from this years BET Awards. We hold nothing back! Real, raw and honest! Congrats to Latto, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion,…