QUEEN’S COUNSEL

Today and every Tuesday through the end of year I will be introducing female artists who I feel are putting out great music, show a respect for the game and take it seriously by putting their heart and soul into each song they release. These women will represent quality music, show great work ethic, and get a big thumbs up from me as an emcee and as a fan.

…but this week I’m switchin it up a little bit. I’ve decided to give love to a site solely dedicated, daily, to the progression of the female emcee.

THE FEMBASSY

The woman behind it, Glennisha Morgan, has created a “female emcee headquarters” for what the mainstream won’t tell you; the exclusives, the freestyles, the mixtapes, the videos and the shows for all you naysayers wondering “where the ladies at?” The Fembassy Mission Statement says it best…

~The Fembassy was created to pay homage to women who are very seldom acknowledged. Some of these women have stood in the shadows of all male crews and rap groups without being noticed or properly promoted. On the flip side, some of these women have actually outshined their male counterparts and made it to the top leaving the guys behind. Who are these women? These women are female Emcees also known as “Femcees”.

As many ill female Emcees as there are out here very few make “Best of” lists or get nominated at award shows. In fact in 2005 the Recording Academy removed the “Best Female Rap Solo Performance” category from The Grammys. Also, let’s not forget how in October 2008 the VH1 Hip Hop Honors and the BET Hip Hop Awards didn’t nominate a single female rapper.

Therefore I felt there was an urgent need to create a platform that gives Femcees the recognition and promotion that they deserve. The Fembassy is here to serve as that platform.

~Glennisha Morgan

Founder/Publisher of The Fembassy

Your #1 Source for Femcees

Dear Glennisha Morgan/The Fembassy,

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kandi Cole

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