While this isn’t really Cardi related, but it is important to Female rap and also Hip-Hop! Lil’ Kim’s first album, ‘Hard Core’ debuted today. The album received praise by critics for its overt raunchy sexual tone and Kim’s lyrical delivery. It has since been certified 2x PLATINUM in the US and has sold over 5 MILLION copies worldwide.
The Hard Core tracklist
She collaborated with a number of producers, such as Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Stevie J., David “Ski” Willis and Jermaine Dupri, among others. Other rappers, including Jay Z, Lil’ Cease and Puff Daddy were featured on the album.
The album even gave a her, her first Grammy nomination and also made her the first female rap artist with three consecutive number one singles on Billboard’s Rap songs chart. The album also serves as a blueprint to any female rapper that entered the industry after Lil Kim. Kim’s guerilla artistry marked a new time for hip-hop, flinging the door open for those behind her. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Kim’s Hard Core has been showered in compliments.
This project changed hip hop forever! Called “THE FEMALE RAP BIBLE”, for a reason! It’s influence can be realized in almost every female rapper that has come after its debut!
Happy Anniversary, to Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core, to both your album and to Lil’ Kims debut into Hip-Hop as an artist, female rap wouldn’t be here without you! 🥳❤️
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