9 Trailblazing Women You Could’ve Heard at SXSW
Deon Egenti
For the first time in 34 years, SXSW was cancelled by the city of Austin. It was definitely saddening to hear that filmmakers, creatives, and musicians won’t be able to showcase their work or talent. SXSW has always been the place to discover someone or something new. However, Browned 2 Perfection has got you covered. I went through the list of women that were performing at SXSW and chose nine whose voices needed to be heard. Here are 9 talented women you could’ve heard at SXSW.
*All profiles written are generated by the participants on SXSW
Photography by Stockroll
AdELA
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Instagram: adelamusic
Twitter: @adelamusic
“AdELA is an emerging new artist who is growing in popularity with each project she releases. With her ability to sing and rap and her striking good looks, AdELA has carved a lane that is all her own.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eav00P0Sxoc&feature=youtu.be
Azjah
Hometown: Compton, CA
Instagram: azjah_
Twitter: @Azjah___
“Azjah (pronounced Asia) hails from one of the most legendary cities in America — especially when talking about hip hop culture — Compton, CA. Dubbed the “Princess of Compton,” Azjah’s roots in the city run deep. Azjah describes her sound as ‘Pain Music,’ because through the emotion in her voice she makes the listener feel her lyrics and brings what she’s saying to life.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFxsA9ZFrSA
Photography by Audrey Gatewood
Baby Kahlo
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Instagram: _babykahlo
Twitter: @_babykahlo
“Baby Kahlo, also known as Kahlo Muerto, is one of Baltimore’s rising, female rappers. Inspired by the style and art of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, she commands attention from everyone anytime she enters a room.Her debut mixtape just released in February. You can find Baby Kahlo’s Music on any music streaming platform.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K2ma4lH7nk&feature=youtu.be
Photography by Raeography
Cha’keeta B
Hometown: Austin, TX
Instagram: chakeetab
Twitter: @ChakeetaB
“Cha’keeta B is a talented rebellious lyrical emcee from Austin Texas, bringing you rap with substance. She’s making a name for herself and definitely setting the bar high for anyone planning on stepping in her lane with no intentions of slowing up.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTYLbe1LVsk&feature=youtu.be
Photography by aragonmedia.co
EBO
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Instagram: ebohemiann
Twitter: EBOhemiann
“EBO is an alternative hip-hop artist who embodies similarities to Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, and Kyle to name a few, but remains completely authentic through her unique delivery and sound. Using positivity as a guide, EBO strives for her music to make people feel inspired, motivated, and comfortable in their own skin. As EBO’s music grows it proves she is making history and changing the climate of this generation’s perspective of a female artist.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDoyEmWDUFM
Hunni
Hometown: New Britian, CT
Instagram: hunnimusic
Twitter: @HunniMusic
“Hunni is determined to set her mark in hip-hop culture. With music playing a major role in her life since her youngest days, today she’s grown into one of the most promising emerging female artists. With her unconditional love for Hip Hop, her consistency, ambition, and dedication, it won’t be long before Hunni is a well-known household name.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFDFbqWK75w&feature=youtu.be
Photography by Niel Mota
Naya Ali
Hometown: Montreal, Canada
Instagram: nayaalitheoriginal
Twitter: @NayaAliOfficial
“Naya Ali landed like a breath of fresh air onto the Quebec hip-hop scene. With a flamboyant personality and unparalleled flow, Naya Ali is able to transport us into a scathing world, sometimes dark, sometimes quiet, but always uncompromising.The emerging artist has drawn looks and attention from some major hip-hop players, even abroad.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkRD4ZVUHU
Photography by Jimmy Easton
Quanna
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Instagram: quannamc
Twitter: @QUANNAMC
“Quanna is a multi faceted artist and the leader of the #CareFreeBlackGirl movement. Her upbeat anthems are matched by her powerful on stage performance. The artist travels throughout the county building platforms for black women in music and tech.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0M4di7iQ84&feature=youtu.be
Photography by Kenneth Bachor
Sammus
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
Instagram: sammusmusic
Twitter: @sammusmusic
“SAMMUS is a rap artist and producer from Ithaca, NY who also possesses a PhD in science and technology studies from Cornell University. Her story as an artist at the intersections of academia and Afrofuturism has led to performances and speaking engagements at a range of conferences, conventions, festivals and campus events about her experiences as a hip hop artist, black feminist, Afrofuturist thinker, and artist/academic.”
