The first thing you read when you visit the Hip Hop Sisters website, “Women promoting positivity and encouraging personal growth through Hip Hop”. An objective that has been set and accomplished by the organization the day they started. Founded by MC Lyte in 2006, Hip Hop Sisters was created as a multimedia outlet for women who are enmeshed in this culture to build and maintain a positive image in hip hop music as well as raising awareness in younger women to create a new tomorrow. AtLas and Mecca were both introduced to the world through Hip Hop Sisters in the beginning, managing the website and handling the business alongside Lyte.

Journalist Marrio Gardner had a brief Q and A with Hip Hop Sisters to learn all of the positive things they are doing not only for women in hip hop but for women around the world.

HipHopClub.biz: What influenced the Hip Hop Sisters movement?

Hip Hop Sisters: The lack of love for the sisters in the biz. These women work hard at their craft and deserve some attention. The lack of camaraderie amongst women in the biz who can learn so much from one another.

HipHopClub.biz: How long has HHS been in existence?

Hip Hop Sisters: Late 2006 the seed was planted and we’ve been growing ever since.

HipHopClub.biz: Did you expect for Hip Hop Sisters to flourish into what it has so already?

Hip Hop Sisters: Never really gave it much thought as to the speed of the growth. I just felt that HHS was definitely something that was missing from the scene.

HipHopClub.biz: How does a lady become a member of the Hip Hop Sisters movement?

Hip Hop Sisters: They send in a submission that basically explains not only what they are in search of as part of the group but also what can they give to the group that can be helpful.

HipHopClub.biz: What does it take for a female to become the featured Artist of the Month on Hip Hop Sisters?

Hip Hop Sisters: Great music, great attitude and pass the board.

HipHopClub.biz: Do you find it difficult to display the positive side of women in Hip Hop when the media mainly uncovers stories of female emcees going to prison and on trial?

Hip Hop Sisters: No. I feel there is plenty of good news to spread and that’s why HHS is happening. We can’t depend regular mainstream media to tell the stories.

HipHopClub.biz: Will the Hip Hop Sister movement be making plans to be a part of the annual B-Girl Be Summit in Minneapolis this summer?

Hip Hop Sisters: I hope so. We should discuss it.

HipHopClub.biz: MC Lyte, can you drop some jewels for the female emcees that are in need of inspiration?

MC Lyte: Stay true to your heart. Never compromise and deal with issues that are real to you.

HipHopClub.biz: Thank you so much. What is the site info for people to visit?

Hip Hop Sisters: WWW.HIPHOPSISTERS.COM

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