SHEMOVEMENT
THE ELEMENTS
WOMEN'S HERSTORY
DJ
Dee Dee Roper, internationally known as DJ Spinderella, is a Grammy award winning DJ, producer, rapper, writer and world class mother. Spinderella is one of the original pioneers
of hip hop music beginning her career as a member of the iconic rap group Salt-N-Pepa, selling over 15 million albums and singles worldwide.
Over two decades after her groundbreaking entrance into hip hop, the Brooklyn native still sets the standard for “turntablisit” all over the world and is still a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. It has never been simply about cuts, beats, and rhymes says the Grammy, MTV, and BET Award Winner. “I’ve been blessed to be in the game for so many years, when many others have come and gone,” says Spinderella. “This industry is all about fun and entertainment, but humility and professionalism will take you far. I’ve also had great mentors such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Scratch, and the late Jam Master Jay.” Spinderella still performs with her sisters Salt-N- Pepa, and recently rocked an electric performance on Oprah in April of 2011, which showcased “Women Who Rock”. With the flick of her wrist, Spin has juggled single motherhood while conquering grand scale events and holding down her international reputation as the “Universe’s #1 female DJ”.
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EMCEE
Hip-Hop's first emcee Sha Rock on Women in the music & the industry with Mana: I think there's an era for everything. When I was coming up in the game you had a whole slew of ladies. But I think as women, we sell ourselves short. We've allowed people to dictate how we move. I get what Lyte was saying, about one or two females being in the limelight. But you shouldn't let that stop you from moving, just be aware that's how the industry is right now. The industry is not going to put a lot of money behind women because they don't think women could carry the weight. They will put money into...I don’t want to say it...ooh, let me say it...They will put money into a whack ass rapper not bringing anything to the table but some simple ass s#*t, Instead of bringing a female that can handle her own and can engage a crowd. That's the first time I ever said that, but I had to say it.
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GRAFFITI
Since 1979 Lady Pink has been a mainstay in Graff Culture. Known as The First Lady of Graffiti, her amazing and powerful work has been seen on subway trains, mural walls, and in museums a like.
Pink has influenced an entire generation of writers and expresses that it doesn't matter who you, are or where you come from, with hardwork, dedication and a message, you can achieve great heights in the art world. Lady Pink's work is raw, emotional and thought provoking; what makes her great is it's derived a natural space. She's been known to say that her work comes from the heart, and doesn't set out to make particular social or political statements, it just happends.
These days, when she's not creating public or private works of art, you can find her holding teen mural workshops and lecturing across the country. Read more: here
For more info check out: WWW.LadyPinkNYC.com
BREAKDANCER
If you type in 'BGirl' in a YouTube search you'll find a plethora of ladies doing their thing on the floor. But in the early days of Hip Hop the only young lady you'd see on the floor was Ana Rokafella Garcia. At a time when breakin' was completely dominated by men, Roka broke the mold and ushered in the era of the BGirl. Shemovement's Chrysta Monique got a chance to connect with Rokafella to find out what motivated her to step on the floor and make HERstory.
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DJ SPINDERELLA
MC SHA ROCK
LADY PINK
ANA ROKAFELLA GARCIA