wassup good peoples!
that’s right, it’s Friday! and as you probably know this blog is dedicated to the woman MC. profiling women that are making contributions to Hip Hop and progressing the art form.
this week’s “She’s So Fresh” Fridayz features a sista out of NC that’s sharing her vision with the world. as an MC, fashion designer, wife and mother of three, this woman definitely has a lot of knowledge, and gives her perspective through her music.
Named after Tamara Dobson, the sista that immortalized the character of badass blaxploitation heroine “Cleopatra Jones”, Tamara Lytch felt it was only natural to invoke the strengths of that character and Cleo Jones was born.
Mentored by Chuck D (yeah..that Chuck), Cleo Jones was apart of the Slamjamz label for 4 years, lending her talents to the single “All Bets Off” featuring MC Lyte.
always believing in the empowering images of strong women, Cleo Jones has rocked many mics and stages and now she’s teamed with producer Demac to share her vision with world. I asked her about her current projects and where she finds her inspiration..
me: peace lady, so what’s the name of the new project?
Cleo Jones: The title of this up coming project is called “A Woman’s Cry” and it’s the next project, which we are currently working on now. Also I have a women’s boutique in Charlotte, NC and I’m currently finishing up my clothing line called Venus Phli.
me: where do you find inspiration?
Cleo Jones: My inspiration comes from many situations I see in day to day living. There is no formula I follow to create, I just express from an emotional and passionate state of mind. Whether it deals with relationships to politics I enjoy the freedom of expressing myself through music.
me: what’s the vision for Cleo Jones?
Cleo Jones: Just as actress Tamara Dobson (Cleopatra Jones) fought against corrupt actions in her community, Cleo Jones brings light to the elements which has corrupted our society and empowers people to uplift one another.
me: and for the sista MC?
Cleo Jones: I hope that more sisters come together in the efforts to help promote and push each other’s endeavors. Also, to show that there is another image of females in hip hop other than what has become the stereo type female in the industry.
well said. this is woman you should definitely keep checkin for!
www.myspace.com/widowssting
www.youtube.com/cleojones76
til next week folks, so much agwan! I rocked a show with The Beatards and they’re dope! they’ll be in LA next week with their show Mixtape Riot, so check them out! Miz Metro’s album “Unlimited” debuted on imeem.com and the release party is coming up @S.O.B.’s, NYC! getting ready for my show next week: “Independent Women, Chanty’s Final Fundraiser!” with F.C. Globetrotter and a host of amazing women.
so stay tuned stay up stay strong stay positive!
peaceandblessings
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