Musically, Common is one of my favorite artists and I would love to collab with him along with Black Thought and Mos Def. Tribe Called Quest, KRS 1, MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Vivian Green, Erykah Badu, Floetry, The Last Poets, Jean Grae, Bahamadia, Corrine Bailey Rae, India Arie, Lady Bug Mecca, De La Soul, Rakim, Gangstarr, EPMD, Redman, Eve, and all the pioneers.
My ancestors ~ my Grandmother, My Mother - All of the strong African, African-American and Native American women in my family that gave birth to those that gave birth to me.
Also the real life struggle of people living in the hood; the struggle to be heard; the struggle to be different
About Medinah Starr * Introspect Records* NEW SONG UP!
MEDINAH STARR BIOGRAPHY
Her name says it all! Medinah Starr is truly a star, a shining ray of hope, a refreshing spirit, a poet, a songwriter, an activist and an MC. She has been described as a “breath of fresh air” in an industry over-saturated with gimmicks and negative role models.Refusing to be portrayed as an over-sexualized, gun-clapping female MC, Medinah created her own lane and refused to be compromised. So many of us long for the days of Queen Latifah sporting the kente cloth, wearing an ankh and spitting lyrics about unity and self-respect.
We remember MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante going head to head with other MCs, male and female and emerging victorious. It is these women amongst others that gave birth to Medinah’s unique sound. It is a fusion of spoken word and powerful lyrics with a street-smart edge over Hip-Hop beats! Yes she comes hard, but with a message and a mission.
Reviewers and critics praise the West Philly native for her creativity in addressing controversial issues such as racism, sexism, domestic violence and poverty. Emory Garris from doyourart.com writes, “No one else’s story connected with me the way that hers did”. 100.3FM The Beat, a Philadelphia-based FM station, labeled Ms. Starr “The Next to Blow” in Philly!
Motivated by her struggle to be heard and her passion for music Ms. Starr has expanded her fan base way beyond the US borders. Medinah has a strong fan base in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Canada. She was interviewed on the Urban Renewal Project in Vancouver, BC in December of 2007 and her single made the “Best of 2007” list in Canada.
She has performed in venues in New York, Rhode Island, Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia and has captivated spectators with a high-energy, uplifting performances. After watching one performance, it becomes clear that she is no amateur. She has been writing, recording and performing live since the mid 90s. She has collaborated with artists such as the legendary Guru from Gangstarr, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Access Immortal and Torae.
In 2004, she earned a degree from Temple University. In 2006, she released a mix tape entitled, “The Renaissance: The rebirth of hip-hop, vol. 1”. In 2007, she founded her own record label, Introspect Records. Medinah Starr is the founder and CEO of Introspect Records.
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hey coming by to say whats good.hope u have a great year!
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Thank you for the ADD. Good work "Medinah Starr" I would pass from time to time, to listen to your good sound. Good continuation. That the peace is with you.
enjoy!
p.s. i am ALWAYS returning comments/feedback. if you leave a comment/message, and you don't get a response within the next few days please let me know(myspace has been sending back my 'sent comments' lol! thank ya kindly:)
QUICK QUESTION?????????? Is There ANY Hip-Hop/Rap Artist Out There Who Can Make A Song & It NOT Include The Following Topics: SAMPLING Of ANY Kind, Cursing, Swearing, Use Of The Words B*$ch, N%*ga, H*e, F#*K, A$$, P*%sy, Motherf%*ker & D*#k. NOT Include Sex, Money, Grills, Jewerly, Diamonds, Tattoos, Clubs, Guns, Shooting, Killing, Robbing, Hustling, Drinks, Hoods, Cars, Rims, Boats, Planes, Clothes, Disrespecting Women, Half Naked Women, Partying, Wearing Your Pants Under Your Rear End, The Use Of Auto-Tune, Wine Bottles , OG's, Hustlers & Gangs? Because A Producer & I Listen To Alot Of Music & Basically This Is What I Hear Being Rapped About ALLLLLLLLLL Of The Time Over & Over & Over Again. Sure The Names & Packages May Change, But The Garbage Is ALWAYS All Still The Same. This Is What We As Comsumers Are Throwing Our Hard Earned Money Away On , Just Something To Think About...
The Key Word Is RECYCLED Why Spend Your Money On RECYCLED Trash/Gargabe? NOTHING These Current & New Artists Is Doing Is New & Don't Be Fooled By These Major Labels Who Only Put Out One Decent Song For Radio Air Play From An Artist's Album & Then When You Go To Buy The Album Anywhere Between $15 To $21 Dollars There's Only 3 Decent Songs Worth Listening To If Even That. Don't Think So, Just Listen Very Carefully To What's Out Now & You'll See What Im Talkin About...
My Advice To ALLLL Of The Up & Coming New Artist & Fellow Producers Out There: DON'T TRY TO BE LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE OUT THERE, GET YOUR OWN STYLE OTHERWISE YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF BY YOURSELF..... & Find Something Else To Write About, Show ORIGINALITY, SHOW IMAGINATION, SHOW WITTINEST, SHOW RELAVENT LYRICAL CONTENT, UP LIFT OUR WOMEN, MEN & EACH OTHER, INCLUDE GOD INTO YOUR WORK.... Because What's Being Done Right Now By Too Many Is NOT What He Has Given Us These Tracks & 16 Bars To Do....
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Just passin through to show some love. holla anytime for anything. There's some of my cousins tracks on my page up for download too, so get that shizzle and pass it on!!! AND PEEPS IT AIN'T ME SPIITING ON ANY TRACKS I ONLY DJ.
We are in need of hip hop beats and r+b tracks...if you make them (preferably original, non-sampled work) bring a CD by the office and talk to CJ about selling them to our artists...
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