Ramengvrl: “I don’t believe in social conformity”
Born in Jakarta, Ramengvrl started rapping in 2013 as an escape from her 9-to-5 job. Her music career took … Continue reading “Ramengvrl: “I don’t believe in social conformity””
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Countess Malaise: “Rapping forced me to keep fighting through the pain”
Icelandic rapper Countess Malaise told us about her latest single That Bitch, from her upcoming album “All By Myself”, … Continue reading “Countess Malaise: “Rapping forced me to keep fighting through the pain””
4. Madame Talk x Lansky Namek
Listen to our new Madame Talk with French rapper Lansky Namek! French-born with Russian, Polish and Moroccan origins, Lansky Namek … Continue reading “4. Madame Talk x Lansky Namek”
Han Han: “My success is to like what I do and do what I like”
Born in the Philippines, Han Han immigrated to Toronto in 2006. The artist explained to us how she combines … Continue reading “Han Han: “My success is to like what I do and do what I like””
CHIKA: “Now rap is second nature”
A singer, rapper, poet and activist, CHIKA drew our attention in 2017 with her pro LGBT+ remix of Ed … Continue reading “CHIKA: “Now rap is second nature””
Hawa: “My sexuality is not what defines me as a person”
Born in Berlin, Hawa grew up in France and Africa. Now based in NYC, the 19-year-old rapper told us … Continue reading “Hawa: “My sexuality is not what defines me as a person””
IRA: “We make noise with principles”
Based in Madrid, the female rap group IRA gathers four friends and feminist/antiracist activists. Raissa, Medea, Sátira et Elvirus … Continue reading “IRA: “We make noise with principles””
Panel discussion “Is rap a political tool?”
As part of its itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis, Madame Rap organizes the panel discussion “Is rap a political tool?” … Continue reading “Panel discussion “Is rap a political tool?””
The program of Madame Rap itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis
Launched in October 2019, Madame Rap itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis continues this year! Check out the program of the … Continue reading “The program of Madame Rap itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis”
Support Madame Rap!
Madame Rap needs you to keep highlighting women and LGBTQIA in hip hop! Founded in January 2016, Madame Rap … Continue reading “Support Madame Rap!”
Dai Burger: “Being queer means being honest about who you are”
Queens rapper Dai Burger told us about her experience in hip hop, her second album that will be out … Continue reading “Dai Burger: “Being queer means being honest about who you are””
Madame Rap launches an itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis
Madame Rap launches an itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis! From October 2019 to June 2020, Madame Rap sets up outreach … Continue reading “Madame Rap launches an itinerant residence in Seine-Saint-Denis”
Somos Guerreras: “If you want equal rights, you have to fight all the oppressions”
For their European tour, feminist rap trio Somos Guerreras made a stop in Paris for two concerts. Before their … Continue reading “Somos Guerreras: “If you want equal rights, you have to fight all the oppressions””
Playlist – June 2019 🏳️🌈PRIDE EDITION
For Pride Month, here is Madame Rap playlist of 50 LGBT+ rappers. It is the occasion to remind that … Continue reading “Playlist – June 2019 🏳️🌈PRIDE EDITION”
INTERSECTIONS, the festival that showcases women, queer and trans people
For the second year, Madame Rap is one of the official partners of INTERSECTIONS! The festival moves into L’Embobineuse … Continue reading “INTERSECTIONS, the festival that showcases women, queer and trans people”
VIDEO – 40 female rappers who identify as lesbians
In the collective unconscious, rap and lesbians don’t get on well. Because rap is still perceived as LGBTphobic and … Continue reading “VIDEO – 40 female rappers who identify as lesbians”
VIDEO – 100 female rappers from 100 different countries
For three years, Madame Rap has been working to make women and LGBTQIA visible on the international hip hop … Continue reading “VIDEO – 100 female rappers from 100 different countries”
Best Of 2018
2019 is just around the corner, the time has come to look back on a very intense year for … Continue reading “Best Of 2018”
Why I am a feminist and I love rap
“Wait, you’re a feminist who likes rap? How does THAT work?” Believe me, I’ve heard that line more times … Continue reading “Why I am a feminist and I love rap”