Ladies are doing it for themselves! Check out Likwuid’s new joint, ‘Likuidation Repirse.’ It’s a powerful song and video so brace yourselves…

I’ve always been a fan of her use of similes and metaphors (#NerdAlert). Seriously, Likwuid is one of the smartest women that I know and this video just proved that. For me this song and video represents how people try to silence those who are truly gifted, unique and actually speak their truth from a genuine place. Liquidation. She makes me inspired by hip-hop again. But anyway, I’m done geeking out.

In other Likwuid news…

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Some joints from MCs of the XX variety…

Listen first, then download what you like after the jump.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

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Likwuid is a super talented emcee who I’ve known for a couple of years but didn’t really get to interact with her until last year. She is celebrating the release of her third album, Gummy Bears & Champagne, tomorrow night at Broolyn’s Wealthy Ho$tage. For more info on that you can check her out at www.Likwuid.com, but before you head over there, check out this piece she submitted based on questions I emailed her in relation to her identity as a female emcee (next time I’m going to talk to her in the flesh!):

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It’s as hilarious as it sounds. Just listen (NSFW so put your headphones on).

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

I heart her. Seriously. You can download it HERE.

Follow Likwuid on Twitter.

When: Saturday, March 6th, 2010
@ the Hostos Center for Arts and Culture
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St.) Bronx, NY
(Main Theater)

Time: 2-5pm
This event is FREE and open to all ages.

for more information about the event, please

visit our website @ www.mhhk.org

or email hiphopkitchen@gmail.com

I jacked their mission statement from the website:

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