Women in Hip Hop Podcasts

Jazzie Belle gives us her pick of the top 10 Best Female Rappers of 2024. Based on: new music, consistency, skills, relevancy & authenticity. Listen as Jazzie breakdown why she picked each artist and what she has to say about their albums. See you guys in 2025!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Creator/ Host of Women in Hip Hop Podcast, Jazzie Belle drops her list of the Top 10 Best Female Rappers in 2023 and she enlisted 2 amazing guests to help her break it down. Journalist/ MTV's own Dometi Pongo and Media Personality/ Artist Manager, Zana Ray. Tune in to see where these 3 debate passionately on who's HOT and who's NOT QUITE DESERVING of their respective slots. Join in on the converstaion and see if your favorite made the cut. follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop @ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've seen her dance in music videos with Michael Jackson in Remember the time, Mary J. Blige in Real Love, Whitney Houston in I'm Every Woman. You were mesmerized by her silhouette during the opening credits of Living Single and she even taught Media Mogul, Oprah Winfrey how to Bankhead Bounce. Iconic Gymnast, dancer, choreographer, tv/ radio personality and actress Leslie "Big Lez" Segar sat down w/ Jazzie Belle to discuss her legendary career in entertainment and her journey from being just a round-a-way-girl from Queens, NY to back flipping and splitting all over the world living her dream! Just know success didn't come easy. After being faced with misogyny, sexism, colorism, betrayal and favoritism that oftentimes didn't go her way. Through it all this powerhouse persevered and continues to be a light for young black girls that dream BIG! Because if Big Lez can do it, I can do it too! follow us! @womeninhiphop @jazziebelletv @iamlesliesegar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Femme it Forward presents Give Her FlowHers 2nd Annual Gala honoring women in entertainment. This event took place Nov. 9th, 2023 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Some of the honorees were Brandy, SZA, & Teyana Taylor. Our Host, Jazzie Belle worked the red carpet interviewing some amazing women in Hip Hop like Flo Milli, Monaleo, Grammy Award Winning Super Producers, Nova Way plus socialites like Jordyn & Jodie Woods and Legendary Music Producer , Jimmy Jam just to name a few. Make sure to listen to each guests individual interview available now! follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop womeninhiphop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media Veteran, Dometi Pongo guest co-host with Jazzie Belle to discuss the latest in entertainment news. In this interview the two unpack Netflix's Documentary Ladies First: a story of women in hip hop, Erica Mena and Spice's big fight, Rapper Boosie's diss track towards his daughter and baby mama plus more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston lyricist and Roc Nation's own KenTheMan stop through to discuss her new EP 'Back to 304'n that features singles like "Not my Nigga" and "I love a freak" that's been heating up the streets. In this interview Ken breaks down the meaning of 304'n and makes it perfectly clear that this EP is strictly for the ladies! Although Ken has proven to spit bars that hang with the best of them, she explains that her music represents where she's at in her life - single, paid and bossed up. So any man that's sitting on a podcast complaining about "pussy rap' she wants ya'll to know that the double standards doesn't affect her and she's aware of her message and demographic. Ken has just announced she'll be headlining her 1st tour starting Sept 19th! Make sure to follow and support. @imkentheman @womeninhiphop @jazziebelletv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London Hill the Project Princess hails for The Bronx and credits acts Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill and Kelis as her musical inspirations. Recently, Nicki Minaj revealed she was launching a record label. One of her first signees is none other than London Hill. In this interview, London talks about how it all came into fruition and how sometimes she can't believe she's in the room with her idols. London has proven to be a star with her impeccable pen game and creativity when it comes to her fashions and music videos. We're looking forward to seeing what's next for London as she climbs the ladder of hip hop success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanti Das talks her career as a former music exec where she worked at labels such as LaFace Records, Sony, Columbia and helped artists like OutKast, TLC, Usher & Prince just to name a few. After losing her friend to suicide and being confronted with her own suicidal thoughts. Shanti left her dream job to fight for mental wellness by creating a nonprofit 'Silence the Shame.' Along with her new found purpose in life Shanti created her new podcast, The MIBO Show, a platform that focuses on mind and body wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview BreezyLyn talks what it was like growing up in Marcy Projects, meeting Beyonce, Gloria Carter and making a cameo in Jay Z's 99 problems video. Seeing the success of Nicki Minaj as a kid inspired her to go after her dreams as a rapper. Once she picked up the pen, she knocked it out the park with her first single being a smash. Bad Bitches has gandered over 5 million streams and we talked about the inspiration behind the record and her tagging Lola Brooke & Kalii for the remix, whom she consider to be the ultimate bad bitch and why. And we talk about her crush Meek Mill and why he's her favorite rapper plus she even joined in on the fun and played our WIHH Confessional Hour, where we like to put our guests in the hot seat! follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop @officialbreeztlyn About BreezyLYN: Combining a childhood nickname with the illustrious city that raised her, BreezyLYN is ready to strike as the bonafide breakout rapper from Brooklyn. Born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, she has quietly risen up from Marcy Houses—the neighborhood immortalized by Hip-Hop icon JAY-Z. Now, she continues her hometown’s legacy with her explosive debut single “Bad Bitches,” an unapologetic anthem packed with a message of self-love and self-expression. The drill-centric track has generated over 5M streams and earned plugs from Cardi B, Lola Brooke, Coi Leray, Ashanti and more. Lola Brooke invited BreezyLYNto perform during her set at Barclays Center in March, a powerful moment of unity for the next generation of women in rap. BreezyLYN’s forthcoming project is packed with hard-hitting bars exuding the confidence of a self-assured young woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former music executive for both Def Jam and Arista Records, Drew Dixon sat down with Jazzie Belle to discuss and celebrate her accomplishments as an A&R. In part 2 of this interview Drew details the night of which she accuses Russell Simmons of rape. (Russell denies all claims of rape.) Drew also talks about how she felt when Oprah decided to part ways as the executive producer of the HBO Max Documentary 'On The Record.' Where Drew and 2 other women accused Russell Simmons of rape. "I'm owed an apology." During this interview we really take a deep dive into her Arista days and what it was like working w/ Legendary Music Producer Clive Davis. She also has some amazing stories on what it was like trying to sign acts before they made it big like Kanye West & John Legend. Make sure to follow us and support: @DearDrewDixon @JazzieBelleTV @WomeninHipHop websites: womeninhiphop.com jazziebelletv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former music executive for both Def Jam and Arista Records, Drew Dixon sat down with Jazzie Belle to discuss and celebrate her accomplishments in Hip Hop & R&B. Most people are familiar with her from the HBO Max Documentary 'On The Record' where she accuses Russell Simmons of rape. But Hip Hop Journalist, Jazzie Belle wanted to use this opportunity to shed light on her accolades and contributions to the culture. Hits like Method Man's "You're All I Need" featuring Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin's "A rose is still a rose," to Whitney Houston's "Your love is my love" all were touched by the brilliant mind of Drew Dixon. In part 1 of this interview we talk about her discovering her love for Hip Hop, moving from DC to Brooklyn and befriending the likes of Biggie Smalls (She shares a few amazing B.I.G stories), to dating singer D'Angelo, to landing her dream job as A&R at Def Jam Records, to being the mastermind behind turning an interlude to a full length record that turned out to be a Grammy Award Winning single plus a lot MORE! Make sure to follow us and support: @DearDrewDixon @JazzieBelleTV @WomeninHipHop websites: womeninhiphop.com jazziebelletv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Journalist LajJanee has been on the scene documenting the Megan vs. Milagro Case since it started. Listen in as "The Docket Diva" recap testimonies from both parties including singer and convicted felon, Tory Lanez. In this interview LaJanne doesn't just "spill the tea " but instead she brings us into the courtroom as our ears and eyes to help describe things such as Megan's emotional testimony, Tory Lanez cursing out her lawyers telling them to "Suck my D*ick," the judge & the jury reactions plus much MORE! FOLLOW US: @JAZZIEBELLETV @WOMENINHIPHOP @_LAJANEE_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode hip hop journalist Rob Markman guest co-host with Jazzie Belle to discuss and review Cardi B's new album Am I the DRAMA? Drake calling him a "Goof." The current state of hip hop and hip hop journalism. Female rappers that's on his radar + more! Make sure to follow us: @robmarkman @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazzie Belle is joined by Co-Creator & Host of Private Listed Podcast, Keemie Cakes to discuss the latest in female rap and pop culture. Topics includes Cardi B court case & new single Bodega Baddie, Megan Thee Stallion vs Akademiks, 21 Savage & Latto, Doja cat new music, Doechii The Swamp Tour, Rubi Rose, Saweetie and more. The ladies even joined in on the debate on which borough in New York has the flyest fashion sense. follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop @keemiecakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazzie Bellle holds court as she's joined by two cohosts. NYC's #1 Culture Critic, Elle Jones and Co-Creater/ Host of Chronicles of Power Podcast, Keemie Cakes. All three ladies give their thoughts on Cardi B's new single Imaginary Playerz from her 2nd studio album 'Am I the Drama?" Set to be released Sept. 19th 2025. other segments: Nicki Minaj vs. Everybody - Nickis beef w/ Roc Nation + more! Lizzo's album: My face hurts from smiling - How do we feel about it? And do we consider her a rapper? Kash Doll and Za'Darius Smith - Is it advantages to keep your relationship Private or Public? Which do you prefer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 24 hours of it's release many are calling Nicki's diss track towards Megan Thee Stallion a disappointment. However, according to Nicki's last few instagram post, the charts says otherwise. At this point you have to ask yourself do you agree with the streams or the streets. Here's my take on how I TRULY feel about "Big Foot" and why. Follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop www.jazziebelletv.com www.womeninhiphop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 2 of the Top 10 Best Female Rappers in 2023, Creator/ Host of Women in Hip Hop Podcast, Jazzie Belle rounds out her list. Starting w/ Ice Spice @ #5 things get kinda hot as the debate heats up between Journalist/ MTV's own Dometi Pongo and Media Personality/ Artist Manager, Zana Ray while Jazzie holds court defending her stance. Tune in to see where these 3 discuss passionately on who's HOT and who's NOT QUITE DESERVING of their respective slots. Join in on the conversation and see if your favorite made the cut. follow us: @womeninhiphop @jazziebelletv @dometi_ @zana_ray timestamp: 0:13 #5 Ice Spice 16:19 #4 Sexyy Red 32:24 #3 NoName 53:02 #2 Doja Cat 1:03:02 #1 Nicki Minaj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charismatic, ambitious and hard working are synonymous with Shanté Paige. Since graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management and minor in Pre-Law, Shanté Paige has been an active member of the entertainment industry and a member of the P.G.A. Her experience encompasses a wide range of music and entertainment accomplishments. As Acting Senior Vice-President of A&R for the Universal/Motown Records Group, she was responsible for controlling multi-million dollar budgets. Additionally, she was Executive Producer and handled the production of Hip Hop and R&B headliners such as 702, Dave Hollister, KEM, Chico Debarge, India Arie, Erykah Badu, Cash Money Millionaires, The Temptations, and Joe. During her tenure at Motown, these artists collectively sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, putting Motown in the black after a decade of losses. To add to her long list of accomplishments, Shanté transitioned to TV and film producing several projects for TNT, Peachtree TV, TBS, BET, NBC, Centric, Aspire, MyATL, WXIA, UMC, NBA TV, Revolt, MGM, TVONE, ESPN, VH-1, UMC, WETv and Fuse. Currently Shante’ has created and sold several shows to networks and has several shows in development.  Follow us: @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphop @shantepaige Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices