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VIDEO – 10 Australian female and queer rappers you should add to your playlist

Check out 10 Australian female and queer rappers you should add to your playlist!

 

For a long time, Australian rap was largely dominated by men. However, female rappers have always been present, challenging stereotypes for decades to carve out a place in the industry.

The pioneers

In the 1990s, MC Trey emerged as one of the pioneers of the scene, addressing issues such as migration and cultural identity. Similarly, Maya Jupiter blends activism with music to advocate for women’s rights and social justice. Beyond breaking barriers, these artists have also inspired new generations of female rappers.

The importance of queer and Indigenous voices

Indigenous and queer voices bring undeniable richness to Australian rap, amplifying the stories of individuals who are often silenced. Artists like Barkaa, Jesswar, and BVT celebrate their identities while addressing systemic racism, colonization, and LGBTQ+ representation.

These artists challenge societal norms, provide deeper insights into the country’s cultural and colonial complexities, and ensure that hip-hop remains both a tool for activism and an inclusive art form.

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Madame Talk Europe – Episode 3: Spain

Check out the third episode of Madame Talk Europe, the podcast that raises the visibility of queer and female rap artists in Europe!

In this third episode, we talk a look at the situation in Spain.

No data is available on the number of women active in Spanish rap. As for Madame Rap, it currently lists 143 female and LGBTQIA+ rappers in Spain and 350 in Mexico, Central and South America .

This lack of statistics raises several questions. Why are there no official studies or figures on these artists, and what role do they play on the Spanish rap scene? What is the responsibility of each industry player in this invisibilization? What solutions can be implemented to make them (re)known and accessible to the general public?

To understand the challenges and obstacles faced by these artists, we discussed with Masta Quba, a Mexican rapper based in Catalonia who defines herself as “MC and educator” and Helena Bricio and Lara Alcázar from MIM, an association that works for gender equality between women and men in the music industry.

Madame Talk Europe is available on all listening platforms and in 6 languages: listen here.

Produced by Madame Rap and supported by the European Union via LIVEMX.

 

Playlist #68 – 20 Essential Songs By Female And LGBTQIA+ Rappers Released In 2024

Check out our TOP 2024 playlist with 20 essential songs by female and LGBTQIA+ rappers that were released this year!

Rap has always been a powerful tool for self-expression and representation. And in 2024 more than ever, female and LGBTQIA+ rappers have taken the industry by storm. From raw vulnerability to unapologetic empowerment, these tracks break boundaries and challenge norms. Here are 20 must-listen songs that highlight the diverse voices shaping the rap scene today and that will empower, educate, and inspire you.

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  • Asayel – Asliyah (Saudi Arabia)
  • Yugen Blakrok – Outnumbered (South Africa)
  • Eesah Yasuke & Haviah Mighty – Starting Block (France/Canada)
  • Die P & MP – Es ist P! (Germany)
  • Chadia – Le regole della bitch (Italy)
  • PROBLEMA – 99 (Ukraine)
  • Lala &ce – BUT (France)
  • Las Ninyas del Corro – The Wave (Spain)
  • Ana Tijoux – Dime qué ft. Pablo Chill-E (Chile/France)
  • Jnnrhndrxx & Alice Dee – ALPHA ATTITUDE Remix (Germany)
  • Nadine El Roubi & Shepard – CALM DOWN (Sudan)
  • Khtek – Dmess (Morocco)
  • Shitstem – VENGO (Argentina)
  • Masta Quba – Depuración ft. P. Jaguar (Mexico)
  • Ms Banks – Shake It (UK)
  • TT The Artist, Spencer Ludwig & LiTTiE – Big Moves (USA)
  • Rap-Unzel – Lemon Drop (USA)
  • Lola Brooke – Becky ft. 41 (USA)
  • Kierra Luv – Masked (USA)
  • ScarLip – She’s Hot (USA)

Playlist #67 – December 2024

Check out our playlist #67 on YouTube, Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music with 20 tracks by international female and LGBTQIA rappers!

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  • Ekloz (France)
  • Ezek (France)
  • Uzi Freya (Cameroon/France)
  • KT Gorique (Switzerland)
  • Mc Kea (Spain)
  • K1za (Spain)
  • Nicki Nicole (Argentina)
  • Brasov (Romania)
  • Aljas (Poland)
  • Alina Pash (Ukraine)
  • Asayel (Saudi Arabia)
  • Mona Haydar (Syria)
  • Say Mo (Kazakhstan)
  • Tracy De Sá (India)
  • Gigi Lamayne (South Africa)
  • Yugen Blakrok (South Africa)
  • Haviah Mighty (Canada)
  • Young Devyn (USA)
  • Star Bandz (USA)
  • Ms Banks (UK)

Madame Talk Europe – Episode 2: Poland

Check out the second episode of Madame Talk Europe, the podcast that raises the visibility of queer and female rap artists in Europe!

In this second episode, we take a look at the situation in Poland.

Madame Rap lists 23 female and LGBTQIA+ rappers in Poland. Although women have always existed in Polish rap music, they struggle to be known and recognized.

One of the main obstacles to their visibility is the fact that rap is not as popular as it is in other countries. In fact, according to “A comprehensive study of the Polish music market” published in December 2019 by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, pop was the most popular music genre in 2018 in Poland, with 29% of respondents who said they listened to it.

In addition, the rap audience is largely made up of men. In 2018, only 2% of women listened to rap music, making it the least popular genre among women in the country. The survey also shows that women are more likely to enjoy pop and classical music.

Finally, male artists represent the largest share of YouTube performers. In 2018, no female rapper appeared on the YouTube artist chart, and there was only one woman in the Top 25 ranking in this category.

So what is it like for women on today’s Polish rap scene? What are the major obstacles they have to face and which solutions should be implemented to improve their representation?

We asked all these questions to Gonix, a rapper, songwriter and music producer and Anna Plaskota, who works as a release strategist and a music business consultant.

Madame Talk Europe is available on all listening platforms and in 6 languages: listen here.

Produced by Madame Rap and supported by the European Union via LIVEMX.