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The other day I came across a post on Facebook that asked what happened to the state of women in hip-hop today in comparison to the late 80's. The image they posted had a more sexually suggestive Nicki Minaj and strong, respectable Queen Latifah side by side. The caption read, "A digression in intelligence in only two decades". This post provoked so many thoughts for me, but the most prominent thought was that I know quite a few female emcees and rappers with intelligent flow that carry themselves as classy, confident women who exude major sex appeal while leaving A LOT to the imagination especially with their lyrics, content and story telling. Nola Darling is one of those dynamic duos that help preserve the foundation of women in hip-hop. Last year, I attended one of their shows at Little Temple in Los Angeles, CA and they really put on a SHOW...with props and everything! That was a real treat because it's rare that you come across up-and-coming, independent artists that tap into the theatrical, performance realm. It really makes for a great show to actually have choreography annnnd costumes, but only if you can pull it off. Nola Darling has IT not only do they have entertaining their audience down to a science, but their music is REALLY good. Their flow is witty and intelligent and I'm thinking that's probably because they are college educated HELLO and have accumulated an expansive vocabulary used to create vivid images. While getting across relatable topics by saying it without saying it. Something like parables, and you will miss it if you aint up on it lol Not to get to technical, but their music is just fun, a breath of needed fresh air and they mos def give me and I hope now you after viewing the videos below that women like the Queen Latifahs, the MC Lytes the Salt N Pepas are still here in 2012 and in the future. If there's nothing new under the sun Nola Darling just keeps the sun shining bright and HAWT! Check out their latest video STFU (Start the Riot) produced by Kwame yuuuup...*singing* "my name is Kwame" Kwame and if you want to hear more music from Nola Darling download their Pretty Gritty Mini-Mixtape here. Also, keep in touch with them from any of the social networks found on www.noladarling.com and if you have to have a copy of STFU (Start the Riot) you can grab it here! SUPPORT that GOOD music!
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