Princess of Controversy...Queen Princess
DJ Monty
Malandela Zulu
Influences
Willie Best (dad), DJ Monty, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston, Regina Belle, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Betty Wright, Aretha Franklin, Angela Winbush, Phyllis Hyman, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Zhane, NAS, Common, Luther Vandross, Fertile Ground, Julie Dexter, Arrested Development, De La Soul, Soul II Soul, Sounds of Blackness, Celia Cruz, Chirstina Aguliera, Musiq, India Arie, The Floaters, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Salt N' Pepa, En Vogue, Xscape, 4REal, The Boyz, Boyz II Men, Tevin Campbell, Quincy Jones, The ROOTS, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Al Green, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Betty Davis,Tanya Blount, my whole cast of STAGE BLACK
Sounds Like
Soul-Hop
Lauryn Hill
Queen Latifah
MC Lyte
Monie Love
Jill Scott
India Arie
Women of Strong Spirit, Presence & Voice
Soulful! Powerful! Engaging! Sexy! Conscious! True hip-hop. This & more make up the dynamic ARTIVIST, the Princess of Controversy. From down-home country “soul-tree” hooks to hit-em-hard in the dome lyrics, this femcee sensation is capturing the hearts & minds of many. Her debut EP album release Personal Messenger hit the ground running in 2004 & took by storm the attention of the Metropolitan area. Her hit single, Serenity, combined the funky Chop-E Chop-E sound is soul-hop at it’s best. Princess mixes lyrical style of Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah & bold Betty Wright. Princess brands a new wave of music called SOUL-HOP. Currently, Controversy is working on her 2nd album & soul-hop stage play. Controversy was most recently seen on the national television reality show David E. Talbert’s Stage Black (TV One). Notable mentions of discography are: appearing on David E. Talbert’s Stage Black (TV One), THE WIRE (HBO) & Missy Elliot’s Road 2 Stardom (UPN, dc finalist), Co-Host of the Black L.U.V. Festival, Miss UDC (2001-02), Teacher with International Association of Hip-Hop Education, & more! FMI on booking, please email princessofcontroversy@gmail.com and visit www.princessofcontroversy.net.
Check out the Queen Princess of Soul-Hop in action:
Sup Princess! Thanks for look at the vid and looking me up. I like your stuff alot. Lets definitely keep in touch. Maybe some cross country shows in the future? Peace Wit You, Knowledge
Yo, I LOOOOOOOOOVE what you were saying in your D.O.A. joint! I was listening to Lauryn Hill last night and thinking, "Where are all the REAL sisters on the mic?!?! I need the industry to act like they know what's up!"
