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In late 2015, Rapsody dissed rappers [[Meek Mill]] and [[Nicki Minaj]], who were dating at the time. She recorded a freestyle with subliminal diss lyrics aimed at the two, along with [[Ariana Grande]]. A video of her session can publicly be seen.<ref>http://massappeal.com/rhythm-roulette-with-9th-wonder/</ref> Numerous lines that Rapsody rapped on the record included: "Without my nigga, they got to throw you all the [[Grammy Award|Grammy's]] into thinking I did it all without movin' down to Atlanta or some other city seeing niggas act [[The Notorious B.I.G.|Biggie]] when it's all a dream.", "Respect my kitty kat [purr]; usually I'm killing ya'll!" and "Prada not if... Just to give you a reason to call my black ass [[Hollywood]]." Rapsody often criticized Meek Mill for alleging his rival [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]] for using ghostwriters and lying to him and Nicki Minaj for defending Mill in his honor against her [[Young Money Entertainment|Young Money]] label mate; she also poked-fun of Minaj's 2014 hit, "Anaconda". |
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On January 30, 2016, Meek Mill released his extended play, ''4/4, Pt. 2'', which included the ending track, "War Pain", which is targeted at Drake and Rapsody in response to her diss and Drake's "[[Summer Sixteen]]". Many music marks indicated that the line "These niggas dick ride and they don't even like girls", was believed to be a aimed target at Rapsody in defense for his relationship with Nicki Minaj. |
On January 30, 2016, Meek Mill released his extended play, ''4/4, Pt. 2'', which included the ending track, "War Pain", which is targeted at Drake and Rapsody in response to her diss and Drake's "[[Summer Sixteen]]". Many music marks indicated that the line "These niggas dick ride and they don't even like girls", was believed to be a aimed target at Rapsody in defense for his relationship with Nicki Minaj. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marlanna Evans |
| Also known as | Rapdiddy[1] |
| Born | January 21, 1983 Wilson, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | It's A Wonderful World Music Group |
| Website | iamrapsody.com |
Rapsody (born Marlanna Evans on January 21,[2][3][4] 1983[5]) is an American rapper from Snow Hill, North Carolina.
Career
Rapsody was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and began her career as a member of the North Carolina based hip-hop group, Kooley High.[6] She launched her solo career in 2008 after signing with 9th Wonder's It's A Wonderful World Music Group. Her first significant career breakthrough came with the release of her mixtape Return of the B-Girl on December 7, 2010. Return of the B-Girl marked her first work with legendary hip-hop producer, DJ Premier, and featured guests such as Mac Miller and Big Daddy Kane. She continued to build acclaim with the release of her next mixtape, Thank H.E.R. Now., on June 21, 2011. Thank H.E.R. Now. showcased her storytelling abilities as she drew from personal life experiences and featured her work with a variety of critically acclaimed acts such as Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Raekwon, Jean Grae, Murs, and Big Krit. Her next project, For Everything was released on November 15, 2011 as a free download with an option to donate on DJBooth.net. For Everything showcased her work with both newly acclaimed and established acts such as Kendrick Lamar and Freeway and a number of the tracks were featured in XXL magazine's "Bangers" section.[7][8] In May 2011, Rapsody joined Mac Miller on his Incredibly Dope Tour for 15 dates.[9] In late 2011, she toured with Phonte and 9th Wonder as a part of the Phonte & 9th Wonder Tour.[10]
Style and philosophy
Rapsody is known for her intricate rhyme patterns, metaphors, and wordplay. She cites Jay-Z, 9th Wonder, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, and MC Lyte as the biggest influences on her music. Her production is primarily handled by The Soul Council, which is the team of in-house producers on It's A Wonderful World Music Group. The producers that comprise The Soul Council are Khrysis, E. Jones, Fatin "10" Horton, Ka$h Don't Make Beats, AMP, Eric G., and 9th Wonder. Rapsody's philosophy is "Culture Over Everything," referring to the culture of hip-hop music. She describes this phrase in an interview with Vibe Magazine where she says, "To me, it’s about culture moreso than money or anything. I make music for the people of the culture we’re in; that comes first. If you touch the people first, the rest just falls into place. That’s what it means to me, just preserving and respecting the culture." [11] [12]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | ||
| The Idea of Beautiful |
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— | — |
Mixtapes
- Rapsody Replay (2010)
- Return of the B-Girl (2010)
- Thank H.E.R. Now (2011)
- For Everything (2011)
- She Got Game (2013)
EPs
- The Black Mamba (2012)
- Beauty and the Beast (2014)
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Black Swan" | 2011 | Statik Selektah, Nitty Scott, MC | Population Control |
| "Shorty Left" | 2012 | Buckshot, 9th Wonder | The Solution |
| "Get Together" | Murs, 9th Wonder | The Final Adventure | |
| "Same Shit" | 2013 | Oh No, Psalm One | Disrupted Ads |
| "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" | 2015 | Kendrick Lamar | To Pimp a Butterfly |
| "Stop Play Rewind" | Add-2 | Prey for the Poor | |
| "Kool Aid" | Add-2, Sam Trump | ||
| "Walk Like a God" | Murs, 9th Wonder, Propaganda | Brighter Daze | |
| "Without You" | 2016 | Anderson .Paak | Malibu |
Controversies
Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj
In late 2015, Rapsody dissed rappers Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj, who were dating at the time. She recorded a freestyle with subliminal diss lyrics aimed at the two, along with Ariana Grande. A video of her session can publicly be seen.[13] Numerous lines that Rapsody rapped on the record included: "Without my nigga, they got to throw you all the Grammy's into thinking I did it all without movin' down to Atlanta or some other city seeing niggas act Biggie when it's all a dream.", "Respect my kitty kat [purr]; usually I'm killing ya'll!" and "Prada not if... Just to give you a reason to call my black ass Hollywood." Rapsody often criticized Meek Mill for alleging his rival Drake for using ghostwriters and lying to him and Nicki Minaj for defending Mill in his honor against her Young Money label mate; she also poked-fun of Minaj's 2014 hit, "Anaconda".
On January 30, 2016, Meek Mill released his extended play, 4/4, Pt. 2, which included the ending track, "War Pain", which is targeted at Drake and Rapsody in response to her diss and Drake's "Summer Sixteen". Many music marks indicated that the line "These niggas dick ride and they don't even like girls", was believed to be a aimed target at Rapsody in defense for his relationship with Nicki Minaj.
References
- ^ Aguilar, Andrea. ""LOVE AND HIP HOP" – INTERVIEW WITH RAPPER RAPSODY". beautifulstruggles.com. Beautiful Struggles. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
- ^ C.M., Emmanuel. "Happy Birthday, Rapsody!". xxlmag.com. XXL Magazine. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
- ^ https://twitter.com/rapsodymusic/status/425659668263084032
- ^ https://twitter.com/rapsodymusic/status/425662164461166592
- ^ Haver Currin, Tina. "Rapsody prepares to rise above her Kendrick Lamar and 9th Wonder co-signs". indyweek.com. Indy Week. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer. "Raleigh hip-hop six-piece Kooley High hits the big screen". Independent Weekly. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ Paine, Jake (April 18, 2011). "Mac Miller Adds More Incredibly Dope Tour Dates, Rapsody Joins As Opener". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ Paine, Jake (September 19, 2011). "Foreign Exchange Continues Tour, With Phonte & 9th Wonder Dates Added". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ "Watch Your Throne! Rapsody Discusses Becoming The Female Jay-Z And What To Expect From 'Thank H.E.R. Now'". Vibe. May 25, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- ^ "OK-Tho.com's Top 25 Artists of 2013" http://www.ok-tho.com/2014/01/top-of-year-deans-list-top-25-artists.html
- ^ http://massappeal.com/rhythm-roulette-with-9th-wonder/
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