Rapper Eve has been silent for some time now, however the Hip-Hop’s ‘pitbull in a skirt’ is ready to roar back onto the scene with her much delayed ‘Lip Lock’ LP; promo pics for which surfaced today.
Due ‘soon’ (via her new label EMI), the album marks the first the former Ruff Ryder has released since the onslaught of Hurricane Nicki. A necessary and noteworthy point given Ms. Minaj’s gargantuan success and the all-round lack of female MC’s in the marketplace.
Which begs the question: is Nicki’s success a door opener or closer for Eve?
Nicki Minaj may now currently hold the record for being Hip Hop’s highest earning female and her debut LP may be one the fastest selling albums to be released by an artist in the last few years, but there are still many who believe she is not eligible for the title of the current Queen Of Hip Hop.
With the average career life span for most female rappers undeniably very short, the issue of supremacy is an ever debated one with many a fan base believing that their favourite Femcee is indeed the Queen of the Rap/Hip Hop genre.
Now it’s time for you to have your say.
Based on the given categories, who do YOU think is the ultimate Queen Of Hip Hop?
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything from rapper Eve. However, the self-proclaimed Pitbull in a Skirt had plenty to say when quizzed on th on-going beef between her fellow femcee’s Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim.
Speaking on the Tim Westwood show recently, she said…
Guess which female rapper attended the L’Amour Fou screening at the Museum of Modern Art last evening! Hint: she was the 1st artist to win the Grammy Award for ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration’!
Long before Rihanna’s arrival to the music industry, Eve’s blazing red hair shined in all its glory such as in this week’s From The Vault selection, ‘Let Me Blow Your Mind’. Released on May 15th 2001 as the 2nd single from her platinum-certified ‘Scorpion’ LP, the song featured Pop sensation Gwen Stefani.
‘Let Me Blow Your Mind’ was the 1st song ever to win the Grammy Award for ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration’ when the category was established for the 2002 ceremony. Peaking in the top 5 several charts around the world including at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the record remains Eve’s biggest hit to date.
Back when the Hip-Pop (Hip-Hop mixed with Pop music) movement pioneered by Mariah Carey was still young, this track was a definite standout. Eve delivered rhymes that would make even the most successful male MC blush and Stefani’s vocals on the hook were subtle yet quite effective.
What was most impressive about Eve was that in a era where female rappers – Lil Kim and Foxy Brown – relied on their sex appeal to help them generate airplay, she stayed focused on her craft. That is the key reason why she will always be remembered for her talent and not because of Diana Ross played with her breasts at an award show.
Here is a special behind the scenes look at the making of Alicia Keys’ ‘Speechless (Ft. Eve)’. The video shows how the songstress composed the track which is dedicated to her son. Peep the footage below:
Ms. Drama TV caught up with Eve at last week’s Hennessy Artistry Series event. During their interview the rapper/actress spoke about her new album, now entitled ‘Lip Lock’, which will be released in March 2011.
Expect to hear contributions from Akon, Swizz Beatz and the Ruff Ryders on the record which has been delayed since 2007. Check out what Eve had to say about ‘Lip Lock’ below:
BET aired a special on the history of women in Hip-Hop last evening. ‘My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women & Hip Hop’ highlighted the rise of women in the male -dominated Hip-Hop industry and that struggles they encountered. Guest commentators included Missy Elliot, Trina, MC Lyte, Lil Mama, Eve and others. Check it out below:
Rapper Eve is currently over here in London, and yesterday made an appearance at racing extravaganza, the Gumball 3000 Rally. What do you think of E-V-E’s leopord-print ensemble…?
Rapper Eve has been out of the spotlight for almost 3 years, and in January confirmed that she has parted ways with Interscope – her label home of 11 years. In a new interview with VIBE, the self-proclaimed ‘pit-bull in a skirt ‘ elaborates on the split, revealing the mishandling of her shelved 2007 LP ‘Flirt’ to be the reason for her departure. Check out what she had to say below….
The video for the remix of Ludacris‘ hit ‘My Chick Bad’ premiered a few moments ago. Featuring an all-female supporting line-up, consisting of Trina, Eve, Nicki Minaj, and Diamond, the TAJ-directed clip is actually pretty good – with each of the ladies looking on-poiny. Check it out above…
‘My Chick Bad’ is lifted from Luda’s new LP ‘Battle of the Sexes’, which is out now!
Rapper Eve has left her long-time label Interscope Geffen A&M Records. The ‘Tambourine’ performer also noted that she is currently in the studio working on a new album. Here is what the rapper had to say:
“Let me tell u what happened with music so ya’ll don’t think I quit,” she told her followers [on Twitter]. “Left Interscope, free agent now. Went back in re-doing music. Trust me.”
As for her oft-delayed fourth studio album, the first since 2002’s ‘Eve-Olution‘, she says it’s coming this year. “Not letting this year pass wit out an ALBUM! Can’t take the non-sense MUSIK.” {Source}
Is this label breakup season? First we had Michelle WilliamsleavingMusic World Entertainment and now this. I hope Eve has thought this through fully because with industry in it’s current turbulent form, independent artists, especially female rappers, are going to have a tough time making a splash on the charts.
