I went on Rinse FM in the daytime this week to celebrate Equalising Music with Rinse and Smirnoff. My girl Steph Seeks of Born and Bread joined me on the show as we shared songs by our favourite rising females in the rap game… Press play for tunes from Dreezy, Bad Gyal, Princess Nokia and […]
CLASH: Meet Five Women Pioneering Europe’s DIY Scene.
CLASH Magazine recently featured me in a piece titled: Meet Five Women Pioneering Europe’s DIY Scene. Read my profile below and the full article at clashmusic.com. Lily Mercer What started as a hip-hop blog turned into a career in internet radio: Lily is a leading international voice in progressive hip-hop via her show on Rinse […]
Lily Loves Alphabet: J is for Jumpsuits.
If like me you’re a lazy dresser, then jumpsuits are a major key. Word to Khaled. Jumpsuits can be dressed up or down pretty easily and are also the ideal one-shot kill outfit for festivals, provided you don’t have a weak bladder as taking them off can be long! Maintaining a collection of jumpsuits in […]
Karmaloop Launches MissKL.
Hello to Karmaloop’s new site MissKL which features a collection of brands catering exclusively to women. Check out the lookbook video then head to MissKL.com for Married to the Mob, Dimepiece, BOTB and more.
Ladies First.
“I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it.” – Marilyn Monroe I found myself caught up in a heated debate at Rock The Bells a couple of weeks back. During Lauryn Hill’s performance, I heard three people arguing over who the best female MC is. […]
Clueless Style.
Beverly Hills High: A world in which you can talk on your phone in class, own a sports car before you can drive and ask your computer to choose your outfit. Welcome to a fantasy in which everyone is beautiful and well dressed and the sky is always cloud-free. The world of Clueless was influential; […]
Icon: Lil’ Kim
In the Hip Hop industry there are a number of talented female rappers, but it hasn’t always been that way. In the past, being female often meant that you couldn’t even get your foot through the door. While it’s hardly easy now, it was definitely considered unattainable when some of the most sucessful female MCs […]
R.I.P. Amy Winehouse.
When Frank came out, I was about 15. Even though I would have rather listened to Hip Hop, when my mum bought Amy Winehouse’s first album, it really stood out to me. Her use of London slang immediately separated her from a world of bland RnB singers. The fact she used ‘sket’ a word which, […]
[Interview] Marsha Ambrosius.
Since Floetry appeared on the scene, the voice of Marsha Ambrosius has taken the world by storm. Following the release of her debut album Late Nights & Early Mornings, Lily Mercer spoke to the British songstress about Michael Jackson, hip hop collaborations and being the 2Pac of soul and RnB… LM. Will you be coming back to England for the tour? […]
R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor.
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An Open Letter to the M.O.P DJ.
Last night I went to see M.O.P at Jazz Café, a show I’d been anticipating since missing their gig last August. I was going to write a review of the show, but sadly it was let down by the most pitiful display of sexism I’ve seen in a long time. So instead, here’s an open […]
[Interview] Jazmine Sullivan.
Following the success of her Grammy nominated debut album, Fearless, Jazmine Sullivan returns with Love Me Back. Lily Mercer spoke to Jazmine about being compared to Lauryn Hill, touring with Mary J Blige and how her hometown, Philadelphia inspired her music. LM. Your debut album, Fearless, debuted at No.1 in the Billboard R’n’B album chart. […]
[Interview] Etana.
Following the success of her debut album The Strong One, Jamaican songstress Etana returns with Free Expression. Lily Mercer spoke to her about the role of women in reggae, oversexed lyrics and Jamaica… LM. You wrote the majority of your new album, Free Expression. Was this an extra personal project for you? E. Yes, this time […]
Blame Hip Hop.
So Too Short and other Bay Area rappers have been blamed for an increase in teen prostitution. Apparently the affluent lifestyle that they promote through songs about pimping was what led these girls into prostitution, therefore it is the fault of the rappers. Hmmm, that’s a bit of an outlandish statement in my eyes. I […]
Yelawolf – Swagger Killer.
Yelawolf displays a different side on his new track Swagger Killer, which is sure to appeal to the ladies. I like the track, but unfortunately the swagger killer for me is the girl. Seriously, what the fuck is that accent about? She’s British, then she’s trying to be American, then bait English again. I’m sorry, […]
Marz Lovejoy.
Back in July I told you about a girl from California named Marz Lovejoy. Well she’s been busy over the last few months recording her debut album, This Little Light of Mine. The album combines party tracks and love songs with plenty of bass. Marz is a refreshing addition to the oversexualised world of female […]
