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Episode 2

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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59 minutes

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

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