{"id":100624,"date":"2024-08-08T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=100624"},"modified":"2024-08-08T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T12:38:12","slug":"spotifys-decided-on-the-best-female-rappers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotifys-decided-on-the-best-female-rappers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify’s decided on the best female rappers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotify are celebrating “hip-hop’s women-led renaissance” and so here’s their list of who the best female rappers are.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When deciding who leads the pack in a genre or an art-form, it’s not just as simple as taking raw talent into account. The cultural influence that a figure has can play a huge part in their legacy and impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the talent and influence of women in hip-hop, Spotify<\/a> hosted a special art exhibit. ‘The Gold Standard’ was made to spotlight “the new generation of women in hip-hop, celebrating their influence on music and culture from 2018 to today”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibit, hosted in New York City, saw a number of Spotify-commissioned portraits featuring Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, City Girls, Saweetie, Latto, Sexyy Red, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and Flo Milli<\/strong>. The art was completed by fine artist Manon Biernacki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sexxy Red with her portrait at The Gold Standard
Image credit: Johnny Nunez\/Getty Images for Spotify<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spotify’s Editorial Lead, Briana Younger said: “Over the years, we\u2019ve seen more women than ever breaking out and having these big cultural moments that energize people. The playlist is best for being a snapshot of the most recent stuff, but with the exhibit, we wanted to showcase the longevity of this era.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hip-hop artists featured are based on their significance in the last 6 years, so icons like Missy Elliott and Ms. Lauryn Hill are absent. Still, there are undoubtedly those who would disagree with the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledging the difficult choice of selecting a limited line-up, Younger added: “All of the women we included and even others that we didn\u2019t\u2014they aren\u2019t just one-hit wonders or has-beens. They\u2019ve consistently been a part of the conversation, evolving the way artists can function and have success in this landscape, and it\u2019s important to celebrate that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can view all the portraits from Spotify’s blog post.<\/a> You can listen to the biggest hits from rap’s pioneering women including those who weren’t selected for ‘The Gold Standard’ in Spotify’s playlist ‘Feelin’ Myself’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n