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The Legendary Queen Of Rap Roxanne Shante' made her mark at the early age of 14 with her monumental hit single entitled "Roxannes Revenge". The single soared, placing her at the top of The Rap game, it also helped catapult a new and not so well received form of music into mainstream. Yielding constant airplay stateside and Abroad ( UK) Shante' was swept away in the whirlwind of instant demand. Along with legends, Run DMC, LL Cool J, The Sugar Hill Gang and countless scores of others, these innovators paved the way for today's biggest moneymaking market. Shante' is recognized for her contribution to Hip-Hop and Rap in Libraries all across the Globe. Today she's a strong Independent woman holding more than just a microphone. Shante' now holds a Degree in Psychology. DR Roxanne Shante' has retired from Hip-Hop and enjoys her new career and her new found freedom. Life after Hip-Hop hasn't been bad at all. DR. Rox hasn't turned away from the Hip Hop Culture or Rap Game as a matter of fact her direct relationship with today's Hip Hop and Urban Community enables this young Mother of 2 to successfully counsel and provide her clients with the best treatment available. The scope of her clients range from Hip-Hop artist to Corporate Executives. Her distinctive and uncanny approach places her in a class all by herself. Equipped with subtle tenacity and a deep understanding of the Hip Hop Culture and the Music Business Dr Roxanne Shante is considered by most a specialist in a much overlooked and complex area of today's Urban Community.
The Hip-Hop Culture is now recognized by the United Nations as a Culture. Roxanne Shante', KRS1and African Bambatta are all Ambassadors to the UN representing The Hip-Hop Culture. She's often asked to speak on topics ranging from Hip-Hop and How to Prepare for a Life after Hip-Hop to Advice on Relationships.
In 1999 "Sprite" approached Shante to spearhead "Sprites Five Deadly Women" Campaign, Shante accepted. Her character "The Black Widow" pegged her as the leader of The Old School defending The New School Female MC's. Under her protection were Rap phenomena's EVE, AMIL, MIA X, and NY's Hottest Radio Personality ANGIE Martinez. Producer Swizz Beats, Kool Keith and (Shante's Godmother) Millie Jackson were also featured. Roxanne Shante' recently Wooed!! the 2001 BRE Conference in Washington DC and the 2001 Billboard and Bet Conference and Awards Event in New York. Dr. Rox knocked em' out the Box on Rap City DA Basement as she Battled Tigger and Comedian ""Hits."" DR. Roxanne Shante is a distinguished Keynote Speaker, she addresses topics ranging from marketing strategies to radio advertising and she covers topics of Love and Relationships. Dr Rox addressed "The American Urban Radio Networks" VIP Reception Honoring Donnie Simpson. She's a reoccurring syndicated Psychologist in Philadelphia on Power 99's "World Famous Dream Team Morning Show" listeners call for advice on relationships.
DR Rox is an innovator paving the way for a brighter future.
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*"Akeelah and the Bee" star Keke Palmer will pick up a mic for her next role as 80s rapper Roxanne Shante in "The Vapors," an upcoming film about the formation and rise of hip hop's The Juice Crew.
The collective was formed during the mid-eighties by DJ Marley Marl and included, in addition to Roxanne Shante, rappers MC Shan, Big Daddy, Kane, Craig G., Biz Markie, Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo, Masta Ace, TJ Swan, Cool V and Tragedy.
The film is set in New York's Queensbridge Housing Projects, where the Juice Crew originated, and centers mostly around Marl, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and Roxanne Shante.
In addition to Palmer, Clifton Powell has been cast as popular New York DJ Mr. Magic
According to Blackfilm.com, Keke Palmer, who received critical acclaim for her role in 'Akeelah and the Bee', has been cast to play rapper Roxanne Shanté in the independent film, 'The Vapors'.
Shante -- known as 'The First Lady of Rap' but born Lolita Gooden -- reportedly received a PhD from Cornell University and has a practice in Queens.