Down To Earth ©1990 Warner Bros. Records. + Informações

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Monie Love discusses the inspiration for her classic recording Monie In The Middle and life after rap.. + Informações

80's. + Informações

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970) better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper and actress. Queen Latifah's work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.She was born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, the daughter of Rita (née Bray), a schoolteacher who worked at Irvington High School, and Lancelot Owens, Sr., a police officer. Her parents divorced when Latifah was ten.Latifah was raised in the Baptist churchand attended Catholic school in Newark, New Jersey.Her stage name, Latifahmeaning "delicate" and "very kind" in Arabic, was given to her by her cousin when she was eight.Always a tall girl, the 5'10" Latifah was a power forward on her high school basketball team.She performed the number "Home" from the musical The Wiz in a high school play.She started beatboxing for the rap group Ladies Fresh. Latifah was one of the members of the original version of the Flavor Unit, which, at that time, was a crew of MCs grouped around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. Mark James aka "DJ Mark the 45 King" made a demo recording of Queen Latifah's rap Princess of the Posse. He gave the recording to the host of Yo! MTV Raps Fab 5 Freddy. The song got the attention of Tommy Boy Music employee Dante Ross, who signed Latifah and in 1988 issued her first single, "Wrath of .... + Informações

80s/90s. + Informações

Born Simone Wilson (aka Simone Gooden) on July 2, 1970 in London. Known by her stage name Monie Love, is a female English rapper and former radio personality in the United States. Love was a well respected figure in British hip hop, and made an impact with American hip hop audiences as a protégé of female American rapper Queen Latifah, as well as through her membership in the late 1980s/early 1990s Native Tongues Posse. Love was one of the first BritHop artists to be signed and distributed world-wide by a major record label. Sister of Dave Angel and Baz. Love began her hip hop/BritHop career as a rapper in the British Jus Bad crew, which featured DJ Pogo, Sparki, and MC Mell'O'. The group released the single "Free Style/Proud" on the indepedent Tuff Groove record label in 1988. Love first gained critical and commercial notice in the United States 1989 for her cameos in Queen Latifah's Grammy-winning and pro-woman single "Ladies First," in the Jungle Brothers' well-received single "Doin' Our Own Dang," and in De La Soul's hit single, "Buddy." The acclaim led her to a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records, making Love one of the few British hip-hop efforts released by a major label. Love also has a place in hip-hop history as a member of the Native Tongues Posse, a positive-minded hip-hop collective that included Queen Latifah, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, the Jungle Brothers, and a number of other acts. Love's debut album, Down To Earth, spawned two, Grammy .... + Informações

Classic Track From: " Boyz N Da Hood ". + Informações

Monie Love performs and discusses her craft at O, Miami's panel discussion of Yale UP's The Anthology of Rap at the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center on Miami Beach, Thursday, April 28, 2011. O, Miami is a production of University of Wynwood, in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.. + Informações

A song from one of my favorite movies: Class Act (Also can be found on Monie Love's "Down To Earth"). + Informações

This is my extended video version I edited together alongside Monie Love's early 90's smash, "It's A Shame (My Sister)" (Cool As Mix). This is one of my ALL TIME favorite joints, and when I finally found the video on YouTube, I couldn't resist making a remix video for it. I didn't MAKE the actual song mix itself, but I did do all the editing. So I hope you all enjoy it as you take a stroll down memory lane. Also, I must give a shoutout to YouTube user: cecchinatodj -- for the awesome quality video. Please RATE/COMMENT/SUBSCRIBE :) NOTE: My first video of the New Year/Decade, lol I do not take ownership in any of the material show and heard here. All copyrighted material belong to their respected owners. This is merely a fan made video and no profit is being made from it.. + Informações

From 1989 Album: "All Hail The Queen"...[Artist info below]..... Get Queen Latifah's Music: www.amazon.com & itunes.apple.com Latifah started beatboxing for the rap group Ladies Fresh. Latifah was one of the members of the original version of the Flavor Unit, which, at that time, was a crew of MCs grouped around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. Mark James aka "DJ Mark the 45 King" made a demo recording of Queen Latifah's rap Princess of the Posse. He gave the recording to the host of Yo! MTV Raps Fab 5 Freddy. The song got the attention of Tommy Boy Music employee Dante Ross, who signed Latifah and in 1988 issued her first single, "Wrath of My Madness". Freddy helped Latifah sign with Tommy Boy Records, which released Latifah's first album All Hail the Queen in 1989, when she was nineteen.[4] That year, she appeared as Referee on the UK label Music of Life album "1989?The Hustlers Convention (live)". In 1998, Co Produced by Ro Smith, now CEO of Def Ro Inc., she released her fourth hip-hop album Order in the Court. From 1993-1998, Latifah had a starring role on Living Single, a Fox sitcom, which gained high ratings among black audiences;[4] she also wrote and performed its theme music. Her mother Rita played her mother on-screen.[18] She began her film career in supporting roles in the 1991 and 1992 films House Party 2, Juice and Jungle Fever. She had her own talk show, The Queen Latifah Show, from 1999 to 2001. She also had recurring roles during the second season (1991 .... + Informações

An interview from 2001. Born in London, England Monie got her career started in her early teens as an MC after listening to people like Melle Mel, Roxanne Shante, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim. She was part of the "Native Tongues" crew which also consisted of De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Tribe Called Quest, and the Jungle Bros. Monie released 2 albums "Down to Earth" and "In a Word or 2." She was nominated for 2 Grammy's one for "Monie in the Middle" and one for "It's A Shame." She hosted MTV's Lip Service and appeared in 2 movies "Strapped" (HBO) and "Who's the Man." Monie is a mother of 3 beautiful children. - from her official site: www.myspace.com. + Informações

In my opinion, the greatest Female anthem long with Latifah's UNITY.. + Informações

Groovement inc. & Dj Denis' unofficial edit - Vocal - 'Troglodyte' - Jimmy Castor Bunch - not4sale. + Informações

(1993), which featured the Prince-produced single "Born To BREED" I'm a mother that gave birth young, so what about it Does it mean right away that I'm wrong All in due time, well my time is right now So don't ask me who, where, what when or how I know I got me and a good partner beside me One that will never try to desert of defy me So who are you to tell me how to run my family I can plan it by myself, I need nobody planning me 'Cause yeah I might be young, but my stability's correct Everything about my little one I must protect What she sees, what she hears, and everything surrounding A decent state of mind is what my daughter will be found in Born 2 BREED Young mother be thankful, be strong The fact that you're young, it ain't wrong A mother I will try to be Tha fact is, I was born 2 BREED So tell me what do the kids learn at school How to pack a pistol, how to play a class fool Then they blame the parents when the kid plays hooky Subject to getting shot is something that I wouldn't wanna be Maybe it is safer to stay within your home Protecting yourself from getting a bullet within your dome It's something to think about, the word safe I often wonder if there exists such a place Whether on a bus, a train, or plain walkin' You're subject to the devious ones that might be hawkin' I'll teach my child to respect every day as a blessing And follow the path of her future lesson by lesson Born 2 BREED Young mother be thankful, be strong The fact that you're young, it ain't .... + Informações

Queen Latifah ft. Monie Love "Ladies First" UPDATE: 02/06/09 Hi everyone, sorry for the swapped audio. This video was disabled by Warner Music Group. I hated to see all of your comments get lost so I put it back with a random audioswap (happens to be a nice Alicia Keys track.) Read more about it: www.kevindriscoll.info youtomb.mit.edu. + Informações

Dedicated to Jo. My sister, my sister, tell me what the trouble is I'll try to listen good and give the best advice that I can give so, what's up with you this time? Your honey took a dive and now he's playin with your mind? Oh no, this can not be accepted The feelings that belong to you must be protected Hold up, time out, I shout, get it together sister Tell him to be nice or ditch the mister It's a shame, the way you mess around with my heart It's a shame, the way you, hurt me! [x2] Get back on your feet please I'm beggin you to check out all your own needs Don't let nobody see you in a state of grievin, over the brother there's another possibility Which is for you to work out where you went wrong I guarantee to you that it will not take long For you to make your mind up if the two of you belong You know where honey's head at, and where he's comin from Get it out your system, don't be another victim This took the nerve, oh boy, he really picked em, whaddya know It's time for you to show you're not sleepin A progress report on the two of you, you're keepin Peekin through the peephole, to see if honey's sneakin You estimated right, that night the other weekend Collectively the facts should conclude the decision You caught the brother in a terrible disposition It's a shame, the way you mess around with my heart It's a shame, the way you, hurt me! [x2] That's it, pack it up, be wise my sister cause the facts keep stackin up, tell him, to kiss the you know what Make sure .... + Informações

Old School and New School hip hop. www.theprogram101.com Every day we select a old school classic for our Hall of Fame! Do you agree with the selections? Check it out at the Program!. + Informações

Dark old skool remix from the man like El-B. Relentless Records, 2000.. + Informações

It's a shame (My Sister). + Informações

Released from Queen Latifah's debut album in 1989. Featuring Monie Love. + Informações

What a tune! What a classic! Cunnie Williams feat. Monie Love - Saturday (Alex Gaudino And Jason Rooney Remix) January 19, 2009 on Rise Rec, Italy. + Informações

Two singles found some success on the charts, the Prince-produced "Born 2 BREED went to 89 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Full Term Love" peaked at 96 on the Billboard Hot 100. Both had great success on the Rap charts, both peaking at #7.. + Informações

Young Jeezy and Monie Love Have A Heated Argument. + Informações

Some of my Favorites. + Informações