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Wed, Oct 28
As the first femcee signed to Def Jam Recordings back in 1989, Nikki D paved the way for future female artists like Foxy Brown and Shawna to be on the roster. For that fact alone, Nikki felt she should’ve been included in the tribute or at the very least invited. But neither happened. The day afte...
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source: DJBooth.net
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source: Vibe
NY - Sean Fennessey, Brad Wete From the Bawse's forthcoming Deeper Than Rap (Def Jam), Ross and Foxy team up to form 2009's Bonnie and Clyde. Kind of. After getting to see what the world has to offer, Mike knows enough to respect where he’s from and want more. ...
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source: What is Hot?
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source: 90's R&B Junkie
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source: Rolling Stone
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