{"id":1279,"date":"2023-07-28T13:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/07\/28\/are-women-gaining-more-power-as-artists-maiya-the-don\/"},"modified":"2023-07-28T13:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T13:04:00","slug":"are-women-gaining-more-power-as-artists-maiya-the-don","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/07\/28\/are-women-gaining-more-power-as-artists-maiya-the-don\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Women Gaining More Power As Artists?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A question has been floated as of late: Are Women Saving New York Rap?<\/a> The answer may not be as definitive as you think. Artists like Maiya the Don put forth lyrical bodies of work that provide refreshment and flavor to save the genre one song at a time. Do more of those individuals tend to be women?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maiya the Don in a gold parka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No debate surrounds the fact that New York hip-hop could use saving<\/a>. Much of what hits the mainstream airwaves recycles and regurgitates the same radio-friendly formulas. Therefore, I see the original question and raise it: Are Women Gaining more Power as Artists? While all signs point to yes, one Brooklyn<\/a> individual, Maiya the Don particularly embodies the notion that women have become hip-hop powerhouses, not just an accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women Increase Industry Footprint <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As hip-hop grew, opportunities afforded to female artists were often limited. Often, having a woman in your crew was seen as the thing to do. Eve from Ruff Ryders exists as a prime example. Known as \u201ca pitbull in a skirt,\u201d Ruff Ryders chose her because she fit their rough-and-tumble type mold and she could rap very well. Without ascribing status or making assumptions – it is fair to say women have elevated their role within the hip-hop<\/a> ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cover Art for Maiya the Don’s hit single, Telfy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maiya the Don stomped confidently into her spot as a New York star. After gaining a large following on TikTok<\/a> with videos displaying her beauty, makeup and personality – her manager helped position her within the music industry. While on TikTok, she promoted her music as a piece to the content puzzle. Doing so granted her the ability to speak as a representative of Black Visionary Voices – a TikTok initiative that recognizes Black creatives, business owners and cultural changemakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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@maiyathedon<\/a>

Laquan Smith Sping show NYFW 2023 Rainbow room \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffc<\/p> \u266c original sound – Maiya The Don<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>