UNBOSSED & UNSOLD IN A GAME FULL OF CLONES!
With the odds against her, Feloni literally walked into the hip-hop game two years ago as an unknown in the recording industry to speak her mind as a woman who loves women. She rarely spends money on marketing and promotions, and does not allow interviews. Yet, via word of mouth, she is considered one of the most "controversial" female rappers in hip-hop!
Although Feloni does not rap solely about women, if you look her up in the "Urban Dictionary," you'll find her being described as the "Godmother" of the urban, out lesbian hip-hop movement. In 2005, she was the first to break on the scene with the "controversial" debut single, "Brand New" flipping the script on male posturing--in their language--as a taunt and a protest against the misogyny in hip-hop. The song was first featured on Russell Simmons & WJLB-FM 98's 2005 Official Detroit Hip-hop Summit Mixtape (see pics for cover of artists on mixtape). In 2007, she was also the first African-American female rapper to release, internationally, a full length album rapping exclusively from the perspective of a woman who likes women, which sparked and inspired an entire movement of out rappers to jump into the rap game. Prior to being discovered by the LGBT community and MTV networks, Feloni had already opened for major recording artists and some of the hottests rappers in Detroit thanks to DJ Hen House and the original, private organization of indie CEOs in Detroit called, The Movement which included Big Proof (R.I.P.), Eminem's best friend from D12. Feloni was also offered her own episode by MTV networks on Logo, "Coming Out Stories" to showcase her music and to confront her father and brother about her sexuality. Her episode was produced by Oscar nominated, and 4x Emmy Award winning filmmakers, Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman. Prior to Feloni's reality show which aired for 3yrs on Logo since late 2006, there were very few reality shows featuring entertainers speaking up about their sexuality, particularly women of color.
Feloni never chose to hide her sexuality like some artists in fear of rejection or fear of losing endorsements and fan support. She believes hiding who you truly are is selling your soul to become someone you're not in exchange for fame and wealth, i.e. "a fake." Feloni stated if she were doing it only for the money, she would have gone about the game in a completely different manner, including hiding her sexuality. Feloni knew it would be challenging to get a records deal without changing who she is. She stated she'd rather be hated for who she is than be loved for being somebody she's not. In view of this, she created her own indie label: Trak Diamond Records, and signed herself! Read the rest of Feloni's official bio at TrakDiamondRecords.com Feloni.
MUSIC REVIEWS
GARIS PR & MEDIA GROUP
"Unlike many artists who have never lived the message, Feloni has the life experiences that give her music
true credibility."
-DR. J. R. GARIS
MTV'S AFTERELLEN
" Feloni has been able to deter comparisons to other lesbian rappers and be known as a rapper first, lesbian second...."
-TRISH BENDIX
REAL DETROIT ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE
"When it comes to Feloni, theres no need for speculation as she proclaims, 'It's a woman's revenge / when I'm taking all the p*ss* from men' on her daring club single. 'Wide Body.' Over Swizz Beatz-inspired horns and
semi-truck freight funk, Feloni raps about eating p*ss* with hot sauce and putting misogynistic men in check....Her sharp, scathing lines aimed towards disrespectful 'playas' has made some men rethink how theyre treating their ladies. Feloni is a Queen Latifah for the new millennium, with the wicked tongue of Lady of Rage and sex appeal of Da Brat. Latifah, who has been denying gay rumors about herself for years, opened up her 1993 hit U.N.I.T.Y. by yelling,' Who you callin a b*tch!?.' Now, the torch has landed in Detroit, with Feloni taking feminism further."
-THOMAS MATICH
MASTERDISK, NYC
"In a different twist or flavor this female rapper can hang with the likes of Remy Ma, Lil' Kim, Trina, and Shawnna. With banging beats and vicious lyrics this rapper has a lot to say. So if you have an open mind take out some time to hear what she has to say."
- TONY DAWSEY (Jay-Z's Mastering Engineer)
NYC GO Magazine
"...'Brand New'...is more reminiscent of Missy Elliott-if she had half of Feloni's swagger."
SOPHIA DORVAL
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