(Upbeat boom-bap beat drops)
(Verse 1)
From the Bronx streets, back in the early days
Where the DJs spun and the crowds were in a haze
Roxanne Shanté on the mic, ain't afraid to speak
Started the first rap beef, showed the world we ain't weak
Then came Latifah, with a queen's decree
Dropped "Ladies First," for all the world to see
Said respect was the minimum, that's her number one rule
Showed 'em a woman on the mic could be raw and cool
See, they put us in a box, said our place was in the back
But we grabbed the mic and showed 'em that's a false track
The whole time, women were there, writing the history
Now you see us on the throne, it's not a mystery
(Chorus)
She a queen in the cypher, not a backup singer
Got the flow and the fire, a lyrical bringer
No matter the style, from the trap to the beat
A woman in hip-hop, can't be beat
(Verse 2)
They wanna talk about the curves, the drip, the style
But can't keep up with the bars, it's been a while
Missy flipped the script with her creative mind
Made us "Work It," left the competition behind
Lauryn brought the soul, with a message so deep
Taught us lessons for our spirit, secrets we still keep
Lil' Kim set the standard, with a confidence so bold
Rewrote all the rules, and stories were told
So don't call me a female rapper, just call me a rapper
'Cause my talent is the fire, and my rhymes are the clapper
(Chorus)
She a queen in the cypher, not a backup singer
Got the flow and the fire, a lyrical bringer
No matter the style, from the trap to the beat
A woman in hip-hop, can't be beat
(Bridge)
Yeah, the game is still changing, but we're the architects
Breaking every ceiling, clearing all the decks
For the next generation, with a voice so strong
Singing their own anthems, where they truly belong
From the pioneers to the powerhouses today
Women in hip-hop, here to stay
(Outro)
Yeah... and we still taking over...
Put some respect on it
Queen Latifah, Missy, Lauryn, Lil' Kim, Cardi, Meg... all of 'em
Word up
Track 1:Woman in hip hop was written by A$hslayy.
Track 1:Woman in hip hop was produced by Dj killemall.