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Have you ever noticed that the majority of musicians are from New York? If they aren't from New York, they are from California. Makes sense though. The states of New York and California are huge and are populated by many citizens. Not only are singers bred from New York so are a bevy of rappers; namely female rappers. The female rappers listed below are all from New York City. Foxy Brown No female in rap is more explicit than Foxy Brown! Though it can be debated that Lil' Kim is just as nasty if not nastier, Foxy always got the heat when it came to explicit lyrics. Lil' Kim Alongside Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim repped the city of New York with a self assured delivery that many would come to emulate. Not only that; Kim's sometimes bizarre style and even more bizarre looks are now industry legend. Nicki Minaj She is slowly becoming the new 'it' girl of rap. Three successful and well-received mixtapes('Playtime Is Over', 'Sucka Free', and 'Beam Me ...

Video: Jazmine Sullivan Hitlist J Records newest songstress shares her favorite videos to MTV. Check it out! Jazmine's new album, "Fearless" recently leaked and I heard nothing but good things about it. I guess I will have to check it out after all. As much as I don't like first single, "Need U Bad", I do like the video, oddly enough. I like what a good time they were having in the studio while recording and filming. Jazmine's "Fearless" album will be in stores September 30. Audio: Keri Hilson feat Lil' Wayne - Turnin Me Off Here is Keri's 2nd single off her "In A Perfect World..." album in stores November 11(I believe). The song was leaked awhile back but this is said to be the official version. Check it out! I couldn't hear the audio on here so I'm not for sure if it's different or not. Keri's album has been pushed back repeatedly due to all the leaks. Last I read it was due sometime in November but I'm n...