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The story of how some of hip-hop's greatest women, from Roxanne Shante and Salt-N-Pepa to Monie Love and Eve, fought for their voices to be heard in hip-hop's male-dominated era.
The golden era of hip-hop was dominated by male stars, and its talented women faced a new struggle to make their voices heard as the genre exploded in popularity. With first-hand accounts from leading artists, producers and industry figures, including Roxanne Shante, Salt-N-Pepa and Monie Love, this is the story of how women found their voice and place in hip-hop.
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Sat 30 Aug 2025
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Monie Love's first experience of hip-hop
Duration: 00:29
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Neneh Cherry |
| Executive Producer | Ashley Kennedy |
| Executive Producer | Emma Read |
| Executive Producer | Dollan Cannell |
| Series Producer | Karen Gabay |
| Production Company | Emporium Productions Ltd |
