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
1.
Big Energy – Latto[0:01’] Starting song.
2.
Ibtihaj (feat. D’Angelo & GZA) – RapsodyOpening song / The women talk about their influence in hip-hop.
[0:21’] Rapsody released this song in 2006.
3.
Rapping And Rocking The House – The Funcky 4 + 1, The Kitchen[0:02’] A video of Sho-Rock singing this song as a child is shown.
4.
Interwiew 6 – Def Jef & Silvia Robinson[0:04’] Silvia Robinson sings this song in an interview.
5.
Rappers Delight – The Sugarhill Gang[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.
7.
Dance To This – Shante[0:07’] Young Shante sings this song at a concert.
8.
Roxanne, Roxanne – UTFO[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.
11.
Ice Me Out – Kash Doll[0:12’] Roxanne’s courage to speak her mind without explaining herself inspires female hip-hop artists.
12.
Galeilo – Sandy Lavallart[0:15’] Kash Doll goes to a studio to record her first song.
13.
Stop, Look, Listen – MC Lyte[0:16’] Young MC Lyte sings this song at a concert.
14.
The Showstopper – Salt-N-Pepa[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.
16.
I Cram To Understand U – MC Lyte[0:18’] MC Lyte tells about the time she auditioned for the position of MC.
17.
Lyte As a Rock – MC Lyte[0:20’] MC Lyte released this song in 1988.
18.
Hit Em Where It Hurts – Precious Paris[0:20’] Tierra talks about her entry into the hip-hop industry.
19.
Poor Georgie – MC Lyte[0:21’] Rapsody talks about how MC Lyte inspired her in terms of music.
20.
Nina – Rapsody[0:23’] Rapsody talks about her songs and what she wants to convey to people.
21.
Unemployed – Tierra Whack[0:24’] Terra Whack released this song in 2015.
22.
U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah[0:28’] Queen Latifah released this song in 1989.
[0:32’] Monie talks about how they made the video for the song.
23.
Ladies First – Queen Latifah & Monie Love[0:30’] Queen Latifah discusses what inspired her to compose this song.
24.
The Hate That Hate Produced – Sister Souljah[0:33’] After Queen Latifah wins an award for the song U.N.I.T.Y.
25.
Buck Whylin’ (feat. Chuck D & Sister Souljah) – Terminator X[0:33’] Sister Souljah becomes an activist for black people and gives a controversial interview.
26.
Nigga Games – AZ[0:34’] A conflict starts between Bill Clinton and Sister Souljah.
27.
I Need a King – Suzi[0:36’] MC Lyte is invited to sing at the White House.
28.
Shots Fired – Megan Three Stallion[0:37’] The women discuss the connection between hip-hop and politics.
29.
Pussy – Latto[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.
Dont Take – AH2[0:39’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about the importance of black women in the hip-hop industry.
32.
We Be Ridin – Amy McKnight[0:41’] Misa Hylton discusses the first time she saw female rappers.
33.
Work It – Missy Elliott[0:44’] Dr. Joan Morgan talks about Missy Elliott.
34.
Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver) – Kanye West, JAY-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver[0:45’] Nicki gives an interview. Women talk about Nicki and Missy’s styles.
35.
Roxanne’s Revenge – Roxanne Shante[0:46’] End credits song.
36.
Level Up – Altitude Music[0:47’] Second end credits song.
Season 1 • Episode 2: ‘What Are They Up Against?’ (S01E02)
9 August 202328 songs
1.
Move Somethin’ – The 2 Live Crew[0:01’] Starting song.
2.
Findum, Fuckum and Flee – N.W.A[0:01’] There is an interview in which women talk about misogyny in men’s rap songs.
3.
Birches Ain’t Shit – Yg ft. Tyga & Nipsey Hussle[0:01’] Kierma Mayo talks about misogyny in songs.
4.
U.O.E.N.O. – Rocko Ft Rick, Future[0:01’] Cam and China talk about how men like to show in songs that they are in control of women.
5.
Drop – Yo Gotti ft. Da Baby[0:01’] Saweetie talks about how women are not respected in songs.
6.
Throat Baby Remix – BRS Kash ft. DaBaby and City Girls[0:01’] Tierra talks about misogyny in songs.
7. Tip Drill – Nelly
[0:01’] Rah Digga talks about misogyny in songs.
8.
The Bridge is Over – BDP[0:02’] Brittney Cooper talks about misogyny in a song about Shante.
9.
Have A Nice Day – Roxanne Shante[0:03’] Roxanne talks about her mother.
10. Gangsta – Yo-Yo
[0:03’] Yo-Yo released this song in 1991.
11.
Bonnie & Clyde Theme – Yo-Yo ft. Ice Cube[0:07’] Yo-Yo sings this song on stage with Ice Cube.
12.
Break Fool – Rah Digga[0:08’] Rah Digga released this song in 2000.
13.
Woddy Woddy Wodka – Udo Lindenberg[0:09’] Rah Digga talks about her passion for physics.
14.
Imperial – Rah Digga ft. Busta Rhymes[0:10’] Rah Digga released this song in 2000.
15.
Crush On You (feat. Lil’ Cease) – Lil’ Kim[0:12’] Lil’ Kim released this song in 1996.
16.
Big Momma Thang (feat. JAY Z & Lil’ Cease) – Lil’ Kim[0:13’] Lil’ Kim released this song in 1996.
17.
I’ll Be (feat. JAY Z) – Foxy Brown[0:13’] Kathy Iandoli talks about Foxy Brown.
18.
Wap (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) – Cardi B[0:15’] Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released this song in 2020, and reached the top of the most listened songs.
19.
Wet – Snoop Dogg[0:15’] Snoop talks in an interview about the song Wap.
20.
No Squares – Chika[0:22’] Chika released this song in 2019.
21.
Ready or Not – Fugees[0:24’] Lauryn released this song in 1996.
22.
Lost Ones – Lauryn Hill[0:24’] Lauryn Hill sings this song at a concert.
23.
Fa All Y’All – Da Brat[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.
Jump – Kris Kross[0:29’] Kris Kross released this song in 1992. Da Brat talks about her desire to be part of the band Kris Kross.
26.
Funkdafied – Da Brat[0:30’] Da Brat released this song in 1994.
27.
Whuteva – Remy Ma[0:31’] Remy Ma released this song in 2000.
28.
Knock ‘Em Out – East Vs. West[0:42’] End credits.
Season 1 • Episode 3: ‘What Have They Lost?’ (S01E03)
9 August 202311 songs
1.
Rapping and Rocking The House – Funky 4 + 1, The Kitchen[0:01’] Starting song.
2.
Run’s House – Run-DMC[0:03’] People are discussing the beginning of Sha-Rock’s career.
3.
I’ll Be There For You/ You’re All I Need To Get By – Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige[0:08’] Drew Dixon talks about her time working with Nikki D at Def Jam.
4.
We Can’t Stop – Miley Cyrus[0:14’] Saweetie talks about how black women are judged much more in the music industry than white women.
5.
Mo Bounce – Iggy Azalea[0:14’] Saweetie talks about the lack of resources for black women.
6.
KD Diary – Kash Doll[0:19’] Megan talks about her contract issues.
7.
Cowboys – Fugges ft. Rah Digga[0:20’] Rah Digga released this song in 1996.
8.
Anxiety – Megan Thee Stallion[0:34’] Kierra talks about the incident where Megan was shot.
9.
Anxiety – Coi Leray[0:35’] The young generation is starting to talk about mental health.
10.
KD Diary – Kash Doll[0:37’] x talks about the importance of mental health in the hip-hop industry.
11.
Sticky – Inside Tracks[0:38’] End credits.
Season 1 • Episode 4: ‘What’s Changing?’ (S01E04)
9 August 202317 songs
1.
Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat) – Saweetie[0:02’] Starting song.
2.
I Wanna Be Down (Remix) [Featuring Queen Latifah, Yoyo & McLyte] – Brandy[0:02’] This song plays on Queen Latifah’s show.
3.
Not Tonight (feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Angie Martinez (Remix) – Lil’ Kim[0:03’] Tierra talks about this song.
4.
The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) – Missy Elliot[0:04’] Missy Elliott released this song in 2007.
5.
Bitch From Da Souf [feat. Trina] – Latto & Saweetie[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.
ICY GRL – Saweetie[0:11’] The women in hip-hop are starting to do advertisements and collaborations with various big companies.
8.
Read – Miss Mulatto[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.
Blackout (feat. I.AM.EM & Corey English) – Scott Dudley[0:18’] Female rappers speak out about the abuse they suffered from men in the music industry.
11.
Can’t Explain It (feat. Charlie Wilson) – Chika[0:19’] At the beginning of Chika’s interview.
[0:21’] Chika released this song in 2019.
12.
Crown – Chika[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.
Ooouuu – Young M.A[0:23’] Young M.A talks about her sexual orientation in an interview.
15.
Smack a Bitch – Rico Nasty[0:28’] Rah Digga talks about how much she likes Rico Nasty.
16.
Alma – Tobias Silvester, Niall Lavelle & Fabio Pires[0:30’] Roxanne Shante talks about when people started recognizing her block.
17.
Jet – JANE HANDCOCK[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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