2020 was undoubtedly the year of the woman. Women stood up in positions of power around the globe during what may very well be the most tumultuous time in history. The music industry certainly has been a testament to the same with female singers and rappers dominating both the internet and the billboards. 2021 seems to be an extension of not only the stress of 2020, but the girl power as well, Exhibit A: Rapcrush’s new album: Kiesha.
Rapcrush has already been making a name for herself, but with her new album the Chicago based artist may very well be tattooing her name on the game. The brown skin bombshell has matched her good looks and sharp tongue to make herself one of the most identifiable rappers in Chicago and Kiesha is only proof of the matter.
Lyrically witty, Rapcrush is a bit different from a number of the other lady rappers of late, because she rests on her talents. The looks are a bonus. Nestled somewhere between sarcasm and poetry, Rapcrush consistently delivers her own brand female empowerment over hip hop beats.
Female empowerment could very well be the theme of Kiesha. The 10 track effort is a compilation of get money anthems mixed with relationships highs and lows, and some advice for young girls as well. Though she likely could have put the album out under the J.Cole act (without features), Rapcrush shares the spotlight with fellow Chicagoan Stunt Taylor and One Fame.
The cover art is a nod to Taral Hicks’ character “Kisha” from the 1998 crime drama Belly. Rapcrush tapped into her inner pinup girl to do the fictional sex symbol who has transcended decades justice.
Chicago is full of unique artists, just look at Rapcrush. The 25 year old rapper is in a lane all her own.
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