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Rap has always been a fast-paced genre where only the smartest and industrious survive. Female rappers are reminding us that they are exactly that. In a world of begging male artists to “take it to the booth” instead of social media, its time we start looking to the girls to see how it's done.  In 2023, the misogynitic idea that there can only be one “great” female rapper is a claim of the past, as the world of female rap is more diverse than ever. Artists like Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, Monaleo, Flo Milli, Ice Spice, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Rico Nasty, Doja Cat, Glorilla, Fendi Da Rapper, Tierra Whack, Coi Leray, Kash Doll, BIA, Tokyo Jetz, Rubi Rose, Saweetie, Lakeyah, Little Simz, JT & Yung Miami of the City Girls (and so many more), make up a blossoming new space for female rappers and MCs. They are topping charts , finding critical acclaim , and have accumulated numerous high-profile industry awards . In addition, the newer girls that have come up in the last ...

Best New Songs (June 22nd-30th) June 22nd - Lil Tjay Release Date: June 22nd, 2023 Solid flow and beat with great narrative structure, Tjay walks listeners through the day he sustained 7 gunshot wounds in a robbery attempt; amazing music video . 8.6/10 Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo Release Date: June 30th, 2023 Rodrigo plays to her strengths in this song, transitioning her traditional piano ballad to an upbeat, passionate pop treatise to a parasitic ex. 8/10 ABC - Cameron Sacky Band Release Date: June 23, 2023 A summer break song about the woes of school maintains the fun swagger and acoustic-driven melodies that fans want from the group. 7.8/10 Hurts Me - Tory Lanez, Trippie Redd Release Date: June 27th, 2023 Thrown together alongside rising TikTok use, Tory Lanez stays true to infectious melody and 80s synths with Trippie Redd surprisingly not ruining the song. Short, but expected with a likely quick turnaround. 7.1/10 Oh U Went (feat. Drake) - Young Thug Release Date: June 23rd, 2023 A g...