Sha-Rock
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Sharon Green (born 1962[1]), also known as MC Sha-Rock, is considered the "first female rapper" or emcee.[2] Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, she grew up in the South Bronx, New York City during the earliest years of hip hop culture and rap music.[3] Within the hip-hop community she has been referred to as the "Mother of the Mic" signifying her role as a prominent female figure among the early rappers.[4] As a member of the first hip-hop crew to appear on national television, known as the Funky 4 + 1, her style of delivering raps on early mixtapes influenced notable rappers like MC Lyte and DMC (born Darryl McDaniels) of Run-DMC. McDaniels cited Green as a significant influence on the style of rapping associated with the pioneering group.[5][6]
MC Sha-Rock | |
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Birth name | Sharon Green |
Born | October 25, 1962 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.A. |
Origin | Bronx, New York, U.S.A. |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 1977–present |
Labels | Enjoy Records Sugar Hill Records |
Website | MCShaRockOnline.com |
In her lyrics, Green repeatedly referred to herself as the "Plus One More" of the Funky 4 + 1.[7][8]