Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 2
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 3
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 4
Season 1 • Episode 1: ‘Shaping Hip-Hop’ (S01E01)
9 August 202336 songs
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[0:01’] Starting song.
2.

Opening song / The women talk about their influence in hip-hop.
[0:21’] Rapsody released this song in 2006.
3.

[0:02’] A video of Sho-Rock singing this song as a child is shown.
4.

[0:04’] Silvia Robinson sings this song in an interview.
5.

[0:04’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about the moment she heard this song for the first time.
6. Go and Prove – Alexander Dalen Green & Wesley Allen Wiliams
[0:06’] The women talk about the difficulties black women face in finding a job.
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[0:07’] Young Shante sings this song at a concert.
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[0:09’] In 1983, UTFO wrote this song for Roxanne Shante, and it became a global hit.
9. Roxanne’s Revenge (feat. Roxanne Shante) – Marley Marl
[0:10’] Roxanne Shante writes this song in response to the song composed by the band UTFO.
10. Roman’s Revenge – Nicki Minaj, Barclays Center
[0:12’] Nicki Minaj sings this song at a concert in 2016.
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[0:12’] Roxanne’s courage to speak her mind without explaining herself inspires female hip-hop artists.
12.

[0:15’] Kash Doll goes to a studio to record her first song.
13.

[0:16’] Young MC Lyte sings this song at a concert.
14.

[0:17’] MC Lyte is inspired by young Shante.
15. H.E.A.L. – Heal Yourself (Ft. MC Lyte)
[0:17’] In order to empower and inspire his listeners, MC Lyte composed this song.
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[0:18’] MC Lyte tells about the time she auditioned for the position of MC.
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[0:20’] MC Lyte released this song in 1988.
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[0:20’] Tierra talks about her entry into the hip-hop industry.
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[0:21’] Rapsody talks about how MC Lyte inspired her in terms of music.
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[0:23’] Rapsody talks about her songs and what she wants to convey to people.
21.

[0:24’] Terra Whack released this song in 2015.
22.

[0:28’] Queen Latifah released this song in 1989.
[0:32’] Monie talks about how they made the video for the song.
23.

[0:30’] Queen Latifah discusses what inspired her to compose this song.
24.

[0:33’] After Queen Latifah wins an award for the song U.N.I.T.Y.
25.

[0:33’] Sister Souljah becomes an activist for black people and gives a controversial interview.
26.

[0:34’] A conflict starts between Bill Clinton and Sister Souljah.
27.

[0:36’] MC Lyte is invited to sing at the White House.
28.

[0:37’] The women discuss the connection between hip-hop and politics.
29.

[0:37’] Latto gives an interview.
30. Throw It Back – The Dawn
[0:39’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about the struggle of black women in the hip-hop industry against the political system.
31.

[0:39’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about the importance of black women in the hip-hop industry.
32.

[0:41’] Misa Hylton discusses the first time she saw female rappers.
33.

[0:44’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about Missy Elliott.
34.

[0:45’] Nicki gives an interview. Women talk about Nicki and Missy’s styles.
35.

[0:46’] End credits song.
36.

[0:47’] Second end credits song.
Season 1 • Episode 2: ‘What Are They Up Against?’ (S01E02)
9 August 202328 songs
1.

[0:01’] Starting song.
2.

[0:01’] There is an interview in which women talk about misogyny in men’s rap songs.
3.

[0:01’] Kierma Mayo talks about misogyny in songs.
4.

[0:01’] Cam and China talk about how men like to show in songs that they are in control of women.
5.

[0:01’] Saweetie talks about how women are not respected in songs.
6.

[0:01’] Tierra talks about misogyny in songs.
7. Tip Drill – Nelly
[0:01’] Rah Digga talks about misogyny in songs.
8.

[0:02’] Brittney Cooper talks about misogyny in a song about Shante.
9.

[0:03’] Roxanne talks about her mother.
10. Gangsta – Yo-Yo
[0:03’] Yo-Yo released this song in 1991.
11.

[0:07’] Yo-Yo sings this song on stage with Ice Cube.
12.

[0:08’] Rah Digga released this song in 2000.
13.

[0:09’] Rah Digga talks about her passion for physics.
14.

[0:10’] Rah Digga released this song in 2000.
15.

[0:12’] Lil’ Kim released this song in 1996.
16.

[0:13’] Lil’ Kim released this song in 1996.
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[0:13’] Kathy Iandoli talks about Foxy Brown.
18.

[0:15’] Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released this song in 2020, and reached the top of the most listened songs.
19.

[0:15’] Snoop talks in an interview about the song Wap.
20.

[0:22’] Chika released this song in 2019.
21.

[0:24’] Lauryn released this song in 1996.
22.

[0:24’] Lauryn Hill sings this song at a concert.
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[0:26’] Da Brat released this song in 1994.
24. Self Destruction – KRS-One, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, Miss Melody, D-Nice, MC Lyte, Heavy D, Just-Ice & Public Enemy
[0:28’] Da Brat talks about her family.
25.

[0:29’] Kris Kross released this song in 1992. Da Brat talks about her desire to be part of the band Kris Kross.
26.

[0:30’] Da Brat released this song in 1994.
27.

[0:31’] Remy Ma released this song in 2000.
28.

[0:42’] End credits.
Season 1 • Episode 3: ‘What Have They Lost?’ (S01E03)
9 August 202311 songs
1.

[0:01’] Starting song.
2.

[0:03’] People are discussing the beginning of Sha-Rock’s career.
3.

[0:08’] Drew Dixon talks about her time working with Nikki D at Def Jam.
4.

[0:14’] Saweetie talks about how black women are judged much more in the music industry than white women.
5.

[0:14’] Saweetie talks about the lack of resources for black women.
6.

[0:19’] Megan talks about her contract issues.
7.

[0:20’] Rah Digga released this song in 1996.
8.

[0:34’] Kierra talks about the incident where Megan was shot.
9.

[0:35’] The young generation is starting to talk about mental health.
10.

[0:37’] x talks about the importance of mental health in the hip-hop industry.
11.

[0:38’] End credits.
Season 1 • Episode 4: ‘What’s Changing?’ (S01E04)
9 August 202317 songs
1.

[0:02’] Starting song.
2.

[0:02’] This song plays on Queen Latifah’s show.
3.

[0:03’] Tierra talks about this song.
4.

[0:04’] Missy Elliott released this song in 2007.
5.

[0:04’] Latto talks about the diversity of the singers in this song.
6. Roll Wit Tha Flava – Flavor Unit
[0:08’] Flavor Unit released this song in 1993.
7.

[0:11’] The women in hip-hop are starting to do advertisements and collaborations with various big companies.
8.

[0:15’] Young Latto sings this song.
9. Game Plan – Miss Mulatto
[0:15’] After Latto is asked what kind of songs she sang as a child.
10.

[0:18’] Female rappers speak out about the abuse they suffered from men in the music industry.
11.

[0:19’] At the beginning of Chika’s interview.
[0:21’] Chika released this song in 2019.
12.

[0:21’] Chika sings this song at a concert in 2020.
13. What U Mean – Rico Nasty
[0:23’] The women in the hip-hop industry are starting to express their sexual identity.
14.

[0:23’] Young M.A talks about her sexual orientation in an interview.
15.

[0:28’] Rah Digga talks about how much she likes Rico Nasty.
16.

[0:30’] Roxanne Shante talks about when people started recognizing her block.
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[0:34’] End credits.
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Production: Culture House
Distributor: Netflix
Directors: Hannah Beachler, Raeshem Nijhon
Stars: Queen Latifah, Latto, Rah Digga
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