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It's not easy being a female in the male-dominated rap world. Popular rap music seemingly propagates only one-half the human experience -the male half- and a narrow perspective of the male experience, at that. Because most rap lyrics remain inherently misogynistic, female MCs enter a game already predisposed to treat them like shit. This on top of having to proving their rap skills in an already saturated scene.
With a natural swagger and unapologetic confidence, HOPIE SPITSHARD comes at you hard as any man, and with no reservations. She embraces her identity as a female rapper and proudly announces her Filipina heritage: two significantly underrepresented groups in hip hop culture. Once you hear HOPIE'S melodic lyrics playfully control a beat, you know you've got a HOPIE track; so decidedly feminine, yet strong and resolute, almost cocky. You can hear her hold her own against raspy-voiced male samples or hugging a 16-bar directly preceeding a burly male MC. HOPIE SPITSHARD has such a unique delivery, it doesn't fucking matter if she's female or male; you just know she can fucking spit.
HOPIE SPITSHARD was born in Manila and raised in SF's Sunset District and Daly City. At 11, HOPIE started rapping and composing music as "Kae Hope." By 19, was a seasoned
singer/songwriter. Throughout college, she performed monthly with a cover band its lead vocalist/drummer and had regular recording sessions around the Bay Area. At 22, HOPIE joined the rap duo, "The Wrong Hands," and released a collaborative album, We All Fall, in February 2008. HOPIE then teamed up with respected Vallejo producer, 6Fingers, and released her solo album, The Diamond Dame, on July 8, 2008. To date, HOPIE has rapped with high caliber rappers, such as Del the Funky Homosapien and Bambu, and has opened for Casual, Pacific Division, Kiwi, and many more. In Spring of 2008, Urb Magazine nominated HOPIE for inclusion in their prestigious Next 1000 issue, which showcases up and coming musicians. HOPIE currently lives in SF's Excelsior District and attends U.C. Hastings Law School. HOPIE cites Andre 3000, Del & B.I.G. as her main influences.
HOPIE SPITSHARD may very well be the female to shatter the stereotypes about females in rap. Unlike other women prepackaged for the rap audience, she has full creative control over her "sound" and "image"- basically, she's not gonna hoe it up to compensate for her gender. It's about time the hip hop generation get more credit. They DO want to hear something different, they DON'T want dumbed down lyrics and played-out sexism, and they DO want an intelligent female voice in rap. Trust me, they've already started listening for her. C'mon, be a fan.
Hey There! Thanks for the add! Passing through saying God bless and have a great rest of your week! Got a new joint on my page called "Feverish" When you get the chance, I would be honored if you would check it out and let me know what you think! Be blessed and keep in touch!
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There is more on our other pages if ya didn't know, (the first pages on this page) feel free to request if you haven't yet and leave some heat if you like. Let us know what you think if you want to. Keep doing what you do and stay yourself, but you know this allready.
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Hey Hopie! We're featuring one of your singles on Bamboozled Hour Vol. 5 (One Life). Whooo gurl u're so fiyah! Once the show's post production is finished, I'll shoot U a copy. Good lookin' out gurl. Let's hook up soon (lunch, tour or somethin'). U're a sweetheart. 1love and 1hope (and 1hopie).
so i ordered your cd the diamond dame and was so excited to receive it yet i have heard nor seen anything and it's been weeks. i ordered it from ladybird sf, paid via paypal and waited and waited and waited. any idea what's up with that?
waddup, hopie. was real good to see you out and about at Carnival...lookin' hella fly with your haircut! here's the link to the info for the play I got coming up...come through if you can =) https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66290
SUP HOPIE WHEN CAN I BUMP THAT EAR DRUM MEDICINE THAT RAW GEMS OOOOOH IM WAITING FOR THAT. I KNOW YOU COOKIN SOMETHING GOOD IN THE LAB KEEP ME POSTED GOD BLESS SISTAH Q-YORK LOVE
The dream is not wanting to sleep because you're tired but your inspired. after all the hardwork, utilizing your talents and abilities to their fullest to be able to create opportunity for others and help them achieve their goals. it's not about the money, it's about the way you feel and in the end giving glory to the man upstairs. iz time for the Philippines and Pilipinos worldwide to rise and shine in '09! much love Dave Classick Of Q-YORK EDUTAINMENT
yo! wuts good!? wen u get a chance, check out my 3 new tracks.. leave a comment, let me know what u think.. thanks 4 da support j.gui(jay'ghee) 3rd i /d' aLLiance
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