MC Flow (words), Taylor-Tay (beats), GG (dancer), and DJ Rob Fayder (turntables)
Influences
The Streets, MIA, Princess Superstar, Peaches, G-Love, Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, the Beastie Boys, Bitch & Animal, Tribe Called Quest, Ani DiFranco, MC Raz, and Eminem.
MC Flow is a quick-witted, rhyme-spittin', female emcee from San Diego, California. Originally from New York, Flow moved out West in 2000, and quickly made a name for herself as a feisty, female lyricist with controversial lyrics and an engaging live show. In 2007, she won a San Diego Music Award in the "Best Hip-Hop" category and in April 2008, just released her debut album, "Incredible", a project that combines booty shakin' beats with the rapid-fire politically charged rhymes she is known for. Nothing is off limits for MC Flow -- whether she is rapping about pop-culture, equal rights, or the challenges of being a female rapper, she does so with a fierceness and ingenuity all her own.
MC Flow is backed by producer Taylor-Tay, fly-girl/dancer GG, and turntablist DJ Rob Fayder. The band has opened for hip-hop superstars, T.I. and Clipse, as well as up-and-coming artists such as Yo Majesty, Jeffree Star, and Grand Ole Party. Flow and her band mates can also be heard singing back-up on the first single ("I'm Yours") off Jason Mraz's upcoming release, "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things."
The Countdown to Serafemme Queer Women of Color Music Festival has begun - it's less than a month until the August 15-17, 2008 festival!
The 2008 Serafemme Festival includes:
Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart * Sistas in the Pit * Deepa Soul * Diamonique * Ruthie Alcaide of "Real World Hawaii" * Skim * Jade Ross * Gia Khaleel * Red Summer * Damnyo * Sandra Valls * Odalys Nanin * Shana Montanez * D.V.U.S.1 * Adelina Anthony * Red Summer * Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe * Assembly of Mazes * Arrogance
If you're coming into town for the festival, make sure you reserve your room at the host hotel - the LAX Embassy LAX North - www. laxembassy. com, discount code: Serafemme. The $119 rate (reg $179!) is only available until August 1st!!
--Featuring live music by grammy-nominated artist Mystic (www. myspace. com/thatgirlmystic), as well as 2005 and 2006 San Diego Music Awards Best Hip Hop Album winner Deep Rooted, Sleeping Giant Music artist Miki Vale and Anti-Citizens with DJ Hektik, DJ Cleancut and Illfonix Jazz 88.3's DJ Katzgroove. Hosted by DANNU of The Visionaries.
--Proceeds from the Upliftment Project will be donated to The International Rescue Committee (theirc. org) and Feed The People ....
Event Information:
Date: Friday, July 11, 2008 Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Ages: 21 + Cover: $7 before 10pm/ $10 after Music: Hip Hop/Reggae/ Soul
Venue Information:
Kava Lounge 2812 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
