Clover Hope curates the essential essays, music videos, and profiles that inspired her enthralling new history of women in rap.
by Clever Hope –
Women have been a driving force in hip-hop from the beginning of the genre, shaping the music’s power, soul, and reach. But the story of rap has mostly been told through the achievements and exploits of male MCs. Journalist Clover Hope’s groundbreaking new book, The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop, aims to remedy that. It’s an illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 of the most influential women in rap history, from pioneers like Roxanne Shanté and MC Lyte to gamechangers like Salt-N-Pepa and Missy Elliot and current megastars Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.
Hope curated a special Pocket collection of the inspirations and research that helped inform her book, including reflections on hip-hop feminism, deep dives into the archives of Vibe magazine, and groundbreaking music videos. It’s an essential syllabus for all hip-hop fans.
Photo of Missy Elliot. Image by Christopher Polk/Getty Images
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