Posts Tagged ‘Rapsody’
Talib Kweli & Rapsody Chat About Her Influences And Relationships, Rap And Otherwise, At The “People’s Party” (Video)
March 5, 2020
You taught me the power of the microphone.
Very nice!
Nowadays, Rapsody is now a force on her own. Top-tier lyricist and artist, for certain. But it would be quite okay to judge her based on the company she keeps… because that is some POWERFUL company. Good get for the ‘cast, Kweli. I’m leaning in and listening!
In this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper and writer Rapsody. This introspective interview highlights the huge contribution this talented lyricist has made in bringing the B-Girl back to the forefront of the culture. They discuss her growing up in the tiny town of Snowhill, NC; she speaks on being largely inspired to rap from growing up listening to MC Lyte and Lauryn Hill; and she shares the profound life advice she received from Ms. Hill. Rapsody also defines why being pro-Black doesn’t translate to being anti-White.
Later Rapsody reflects on her close friendships with Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle, and the enormous loss the Hip-Hop community felt with their passing. She speaks on her regular collaborations with 9th Wonder and his Soul Council beat crew, then details every member’s signature style. She also digs into the guidance (and playful moments) she’s shared with Jay Z, and her friendships with Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and J.I.D.. Rapsody explains how the concept for the “Eve” album came about and responds to the notion that female fans only want to hear “songs for the ladies.” She also has wise words for the women in the game about being themselves regardless of any criticism they receive about their appearance or content.
– UPROXX Video
– @ojones1
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Tags: Jasmine Leigh, People's Party, Rapsody, TALIB KWELI, UPROXX, UPROXX Video | 
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Performance: Rapsody – “Afeni†feat. PJ Morton (Video)
February 10, 2020
Now that’s how you honor a mother (“Afeni”) AND her son (Tupac Shakur) in the same performance! Great work put in on Fallon’s show for Rapsody and PJ Morton.
Rapsody’s album “Eve” is out now!
EARLIER POST: RAPSODY – AFENI FEAT. PJ MORTON (VIDEO) | EVE (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Rapsody – “Afeni” feat. PJ Morton (Video)
January 21, 2020
Rapsody | Freestyles On Flex | Freestyle #137 (Video)
November 27, 2019
We do bars up here…
She heard you, Flex. And Rapsody came to KILL IT! That’s what she said. And that’s what she DID!
(Even with the fumble at the end. That rhyme was HAAAARD!)
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Performance, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Freestyle #137, Freestyle137, Freestyles on Flex, Funk Flex, Funkmaster Flex, Hot 97, Rapsody | No Comments »
Performance: Rapsody & The Storm Troopers With Singles Off The “Eve” Album (Video)
September 25, 2019
Rapsody gives us live flavor off her latest album “Eve.” Rocking BET’s Imagine Room.
Rapsody delivers dope performance of her new songs, “Nina” and “Cleo” from her album “Eve!”
– BETNetworks
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: BET, BET Networks, BETNetworks, Eve, Imagine Room, Rapsody, Storm Troopers, The Storm Troopers | No Comments »
Rapsody – “Oprah” feat. Leikeli47 (Video)
September 24, 2019
Watch Rapsody ‘Rate The Bars’ (Video)
June 26, 2019
Man, what!? If anybody can speak on the power and legitimacy of the barz… It’s Jamla’s First Lady… Rapsody!
Rapsody rates bars from Da Baby, Bhad Bhabie, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Tyga, Phonte, Lauryn Hill, 9thmatic and even herself!
– BETNetworks
– @ojones1
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Smif N Wessun – “Ocean Drive” feat. Musiq SoulChild x Rapsody
February 12, 2019
Smif N Wessun AND Rapsody AND production by 9th Wonder & The Soul Council… It’s almost like cheating. Almost. But you are definitely going to listen AND nod your head to this latest leak off “The All” (no chance that you wouldn’t)! Check out “Ocean Drive.”
SMIF N WESSUN – THE ALL (PRE-ORDER)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: 9th Wonder, Musiq Soulchild, Ocean Drive, Rapsody, Smif N Wessun, The All, The Soul Coucil | No Comments »
Rapsody – “Chrome” (Like Ooh) [Video]
February 26, 2018
You gone make my n!ggas pull up on you!
When you want the music to move, you gotta move the people! Rapsody knows, and she shows it with this visual for “Chrome.” Shove a gun through the car window… to START the video. And that beat breakdown in the last half of the song. “Ooh” for real!
The #Chrome is here. #LailasWisdom https://t.co/2xsAbVSljk pic.twitter.com/NCmXHBZdKv
— Rapsody (@rapsody) February 19, 2018
RAPSODY – LAILA’S WISDOM (LP)
– @ojones1
Rapsody Speaks On The Grammys And Getting Up With Remy Ma (Video)
February 8, 2018
Ohhh, so Power 105 is feeling Rapsody, huh? She was just by there last quarter of last year and now back for Q1 2018. And we ain’t mad. Sis is making moves, and the station ought to make sure we are kept in the loop!
Rapsody Talks Grammy Noms, Linking Up With Remy Ma, “Sassy” Bars + More
– Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM
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Rapsody Speaks On Her Grammy Nomination And Being Female In The Rap Genre (Video)
January 18, 2018
Absolutely! Of course, Rapsody should be on with Larry King. She can speak for Hip-Hop, esp. from her perspective as a female in the culture. She is one of our BEST! Very dope interview clip. Watch!
As the only woman nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammys, Rapsody says the honor is bittersweet, noting that – unlike in the 90s, which produced a plethora of chart-topping Hip-Hop from women – female rappers today struggle to break into the mainstream.
– Larry King
After the jump, we got more!
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Rapsody – “Sassy” (Video)
January 3, 2018
Got no chill but I do got Netflix.
Indeed. I bet she does (wink). Rapsody and her “Sassy” on full display in the sights and sounds in this vid. A different look all around this go ’round for Rap. Nice. Me much likely. Kinda dancy, too. Bounce to this. “Laila’s Wisdom” is out now!
RAPSODY – LAILA’S WISDOM (LP)
– @ojones1
Rapsody – “Power” feat. Kendrick Lamar x Lance Skiiiwalker (Video)
October 30, 2017
Rapsody answers her own question: What is “Power” (with an assist from Kendrick Lamar & Lance Skiiiwalker) in the dopest way… in visual form here!
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Kendrick Lamar, Laila's Wisdom, Lance Skiiiwalker, Power, Rapsody | No Comments »
Rapsody On Working With Kendrick Lamar, Advice From 9th Wonder & Guru, And “Wisdom” (Video)
October 17, 2017
You saw Rapsody ack’a’damned fool in the 2017 Cyphers, right (see here)? She started her rhyme with how she is the best. Period. Then went for hers.
And she don’t stop.
But she did stop by and kick a while with The Breakfast Club to promote her latest project (“Laila’s Wisdom”), the reemergence of talented artists (esp. females) in Hip-Hop, and more.
RAPSODY – LAILA’S WISDOM (PRE-ORDER)
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Videos | Tags: Angela yee, Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlamagne The God, DJ Envy, Laila's Wisdom, Rapsody, The Breakfast Club | 1 Comment »
Rapsody – “Pay Up” feat. Heather Victoria (Prod. By Khrysis x Kashif)
September 20, 2017
Oh, remember hearing the push for “Laila’s Wisdom” during the “In-Office Concert” that we posted on Rapsody on here earlier? Now we get this “Pay Up” joint, produced by Khrysis and Kashif, with vocals from Heather Victoria. See, September 22nd cannot get here soon enough for folks who want a whole album of music as dope as this!
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Heather Victoria, Kashif, KHRYSIS, Laila's Wisdom, Pay Up, Rapsody | No Comments »
Watch Rapsody’s In-Office Performance (Live) [Video]
September 18, 2017
“Laila’s Wisdom” drops this Friday, September 22nd. But good news for us, Rapsody & Okayplayer dropped off this footage of a free mini-concert of some old and new joints in advance of that. Bonus: I dropped that pre-order link for y’all below!
We’re live with Rapsody for an in-office performance ahead of the release of her album “Laila’s Wisdom” this Friday. Tune in!
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: In-Office Performance, Laila's Wisdom, OKAYPLAYER, Rapsody | 4 Comments »
Rapsody – “You Should Know” feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
September 4, 2017
Jamla’s first lady doing it up big for the forthcoming Roc Nation release “Laila’s Wisdom” (September 22nd). First leak off the LP: Rapsody gets Busta Rhymes to hop on it with her – “You Should Know.”
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Rapsody – “The Point” feat. Hiatus Kaiyote (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
July 19, 2017
Here’s “The Point” fam. Rapsody is back, and she brought people. They came to wreck! Hiatus Kaiyote and her, with 9th Wonder doing the banging beatwork as always!
RAPSODY – THE POINT FEAT. HIATUS KAIYOTE (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER)
Rapsody – “Gonna Miss You” (Clean)
December 16, 2016
Did you check out that “Crown” EP that Rapsody has out? We posted it on here, so no excuses. Either say ‘yes’ or go do it after you get an earful of this jawn from it above. Wooooo! Rapsody f*cking BLAZED on this fire azz track. “Gonna Miss You” is edited, so I had to self-edit out of respect for the Queen. “Crown”… it’s an appropriate headdress & title for Rapsody.
RAPSODY – GONNA MISS YOU (CLEAN) | CROWN (EP)
– @ojones1
Rapsody – “Crown” (EP)
November 18, 2016
Rapsody dropped a EP of that hot sh!t for y’all to deal with going into this “Cold Winter” (get it?). Check out “Crown” – with vocal features from Raphael Saadiq, Ab-Soul, Anderson .Paak & Moonchild and production from 9th Wonder, Nottz, Eric G, Khrysis & Kash.
