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The Swamp Princess continues to climb the charts. What it is? A new accomplishment for our girl Doechii. Her track "What It Is" has reached a new peak on the Billboard Hot 100, earning her first top 40 hit on the chart. Listen to Doechii's "What It Is" below.

Beyoncé's legendary Renaissance World Tour came to a close in Kansas City on Sunday night, and Cardi B was there to witness the occasion. The "Bongos" rapper chronicled her experience at the show in a series of Instagram Story posts. With a brief video of her examining her private jet, Cardi launched her assault of Instagram Stories. After arranging her transportation to Missouri, the Grammy winner uploaded a video of herself driving to Arrowhead Stadium singing along to the BEAM and Renaissance song "Energy" in preparation for the well-known "mute challenge." (A friendly competition being held to test which stadium can genuinely maintain full silence while Beyoncé sings the "Look around, Everyone on mute" lyric.) In a video captured during the performance, Cardi enthusiastically takes part in the challenge, giving a couple of concertgoers who couldn't help but shout during the protracted pause some killer side-eyes. In addition to "Energy," Cardi also shared clips of Beyoncé singing "Dangeously in Love," the show's opening and the album's title track, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cardi shouts, "Yaaass, bi—!" throughout the entire recording. Cardi wrote, "It's not a concert... it's [an] experience," over a video of Beyoncé singing "Summer Renaissance" and flying above the crowd on a life-size version of the disco horse on the album's cover — lovingly nicknamed "Reneigh" by fans — an apt descriptor for the tour's finale. Although Cardi documented a significant portion of her Renaissance experience, she left out a very special announcement made by Beyoncé at the conclusion of the show. The music icon's documentary concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, will be released in theaters on December 1, and pre-sale tickets are now on sale. To see Cardi B's Renaissance Tour spectacle before her Stories expire, click here.

Doja Cat, who has always been underestimated, has the final laugh on the fiery 'Scarlet'. "Scarlet" is not only her best album by far, but it's also considered her first full-fledged hip-hop project, with a unique sound that combines soft and hard: dreamy angelic vocals to hard-hitting rapping, skittering percussion, and thunderous bass. The pop element remains, but it is mostly channeled into sung choruses or bridges, as well as backup vocals. Although loaded with singles, it remains a real album, with most songs branching out her sound and showing off the killer flow she naturally possesses. With 17 tracks spanning almost an hour, “Scarlet” sets a new bar on multiple levels, and not just for female rappers. As she sings on “Fuck the Girls”: “Who dare ride my new Versace coattails?” Listen to Doja Cat's new album below.

In the five years since the release of her last project, Maliibu Miitch has taken massive strides in the development of her career. She has released a few of her biggest solo successes yet in “Give Her Some Money” and “I Like What I Like” and has collaborated with up-and coming and underground stars such as Coi Leray, Bree Runway, Qveen Herby, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy, and Tommy Genesis. Maliibu Miitch has one of the most distinct flows and verses amongst female rappers currently in the industry. Inspired by stars such as Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Jadakiss, the Bronx star is carving out a unique place in the industry for herself. Not many people can fit equally well on a hard-hitting rap song as a hyper-pop song, but Maliibu Miitch sounds effortless over either style. Since the release of her 2017 EP 'Top 5', Maliibu Miitch has released droplet singles every year. 2018 saw the release of her biggest success to date, the empowering feminist anthem “Give Her Some Money”, alongside its follow-up “Bum B*tch”. After the turn of the decade, in 2020, she released the singles “Double O” and “Let’s Be Honest”, alongside her high profile feature on Bree Runway’s “Gucci”. This success carried her into the successful 2021 single “I Like What I Like”. While this release rollout may seem muted to an untrained eye, it has served as an effective way for her to keep her growing audience engaged in the process of completing her upcoming album and weaving through varying record deals. Her profile has grown significantly in the time since 'Top 5', and it is hard to see her next project not being her biggest yet. In the lead-up, Maliibu has released “Letter To My Ex” alongside “Slide” with B-Lovee. While it is unclear as of now which of these, if either, will be included on the new project, they serve as a promising lead-in to the album. “Letter To My Ex” shows a vulnerable side of her while maintaining her confident persona, retelling the story of a fallout with a past lover, but showing how she is thriving in the fallout. The lack of reliance on a catchy, attention-grabbing chorus is a rare delight to see in today’s industry. “Slide” is a more traditionally structured drill banger, where Maliibu commits herself to the streets while flexing her upward mobility in the industry. When Maliibu MIitch’s next project drops, if she lives up to the critical success of its predecessor, it will likely be one of the most well-received female rap projects of the year. Her prior work has been the recipient of acclaim from Paper, The Fader, XXL, Complex, Pitchfork, and Hypebeast, and she has received a shoutout from Nicki Minaj herself. The time of Maliibu Miitch is now, and her upcoming project is on its way to prove it. The Female Rap Room had the privilege of hosting an interview with Maliibu Miitch on May 13. The interview can be read below. It’s been five years since the release of your EP ‘Top 5’. How have you grown as an artist over that time? I'd probably say my attitude & how I look at the industry now.... I'm trying to be more business minded and more disciplined. Describe your new album in three words. Gangsta , blunt & vibes Did you find any pressure going into this music cycle? No not at all, I don't believe in stressing myself about things that's going to happen anyway.... I always believed whats meant for me , well be... What is your songwriting process like, and when did you begin working on this project? I honestly don't have a process I go to tha studio & listen to a bunch of beats & pick what I vibe 2 the best What do you like to do outside of music that helps rejuvenate your creativity? Probably be around my family & friends What's the biggest misconception people have about you? That I'm not consistent enough .. I think everyone has their own thoughts on what they think was going on ... & it was honestly because I was in a very sticky situation with my business. What keeps you motivated to keep pushing for your dreams? Is there a time you had to redefine your own meaning of success? My family most definitely keeps me grounded and grinding , I always been a hustler so I was always up to something trying to finesse to get my next dollar wether it was music or whatever. Honestly my definition of success is seeing my family happy & having no worries , however that gets done i'll be content. Is there any female rappers you think that people should be paying more attention to? Lola Brooke , Girll Codee & Young Devyn Any dream collaborations? Jay-Z , Nicki Minaj & If I could go bar for bar with Jadakiss that would literally make my entire lyfe lol If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be? The bad business , its like its glorified & accepted. When it shouldn't be at all. It's disgusting the way these cooperations will play with u. In addition to the project, what else are you working on? Anything coming up for you creatively that you are excited to share? Fashion! I want to continue working with all the designers I saw in magazines when I was growing up. You know because with fashion you can do & be anthing you want.

It is no surprise that Houston births some of music’s greatest superstars, and up-and-coming rap sensation Monaleo is no exception. Within the past year, she has gained traction from fans and fellow artists alike, prevailing as one of rap’s new-fashioned creatives. With the viral success of her breakout single “Beating Down Yo Block” and collaboration with Flo Milli for their “We Not Humping (Remix),” Monaleo continues to set an unprecedented bar for herself as an independent artist. Since amassing 26,678,810 Spotify streams for her 2021 breakout single, Monaleo’s career continues to emerge as she recently concluded her month-long “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Tour,” where she performed as Flo Milli’s opening act. Simultaneously, Monaleo expands her artistry as she released her newest song “Body Bag” (October 20) during the sold-out tour. In addition to releasing the song, she performed it on tour, along with some of the hottest tracks from her discography, “Beating Down Yo Block,” “Suck It Up,” “Faneto Freestyle,” and “We Not Humping (Remix).” With the perfect combination of impassioned and fervent, yet sweet and endearing attitude, Monaleo’s hunger to deliver and inspire others shines through in her artistry. The Female Rap Room had the privilege of hosting an interview with Monaleo on November 15. The interview can be read below. What was it about rapping that made you chase your dream of becoming a rapper? And how did your brother, Yung Rampage’s artistry inspire you? “He was just a really talented artist since he was a kid, I’ve always believed in his musical abilities. We both have an admiration for music, he liked rap and I liked to sing so we always made small songs together. But once he asked me to do a song with him for his birthday in the studio and we posted it and received good feedback, that’s what inspired me to look at music as something that is a little more attainable and real.” How does having someone close to you, that’s also in the rap game encourage you? What does your support system look like in that regard and how does it keep you afloat? “…I do have people that are in the industry/rap game who give me advice and uplift me. I’m an independent artist, so I navigate things differently. BIA is one of my good friends who gives me reassurance and guides me, so it’s really valuable to me because I’m doing it on my own. It really grounds me.” You’re a big advocate for mental health—in what ways do you believe maintaining your mental health inspires your creative process? “It’s imperative that I maintain my mental health because if I don’t, I physically won’t show up for shit. I won’t have the energy or willpower, so I do need days for myself. Because if I don’t, I won’t be organized or deal with things properly.” How do you approach the pressure to be your best as an artist/creative? “I try to not feel that pressure from people because the older I get and the more I’m in this industry, you realize that the pressure is coming from people who are not credible and have never made a song in their life, and don’t know what they’re talking about. So the pressure is there I guess, but it’s not even real.” Do you have any other endeavors or aspirations outside of rap that you would like to start working toward in the future? “Yes, I definitely have plans to do more.” Kehlani brought you out on stage during the North American leg of her tour, what did that moment mean for you? “That shit meant everything, first of all, me and Kehlani have the same birthday, we’re both Taurus. We have different fan bases but just to be embraced by such a beautiful artist that I look up to means so much. I’ve followed her journey from mental health to now having a baby, so it means a lot to know that I’m on her radar.” What has touring with Flo Milli been like? “Touring with Flo has been a really good experience because we share a very similar fan base…that happened coincidentally. We just really mesh and blend together very well, that’s my sister. She really supports me and checks up on me and vice versa, so it’s been a really good first experience.”

Doechii, one of the hottest new breakout female rap stars, has undergone a meteoric rise over the last year. Her massive artistic vision and versatility can already be seen across her few released songs and videos, and the 22-year-old visionary is just getting started. Between the virality of her breakout song “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” and a scene-stealing feature on Isaiah Rashad’s “Wat U Sed”, her 2021 rise was already impressive. “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” has garnered 34 million streams on Spotify alone since its release, an impressive feat for the independently-released song. After these successes, she also opened for SZA on her “Good Days” tour. Her 2022, however, is shaping up to be even bigger. On March 18, the Tampa native announced that she had signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, the independent record label known for generating stars such as Kendrick Lamar and SZA. This makes her the first female rapper to ever sign with Top Dawg Entertainment. Additionally, she further announced on March 31 that she had signed a joint partnership between Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records, one of the largest record labels to this day. In addition to signing these deals, her 2022 has also seen her in contention for a slot on the 2022 XXL Freshman list, landing a surprise appearance on Isaiah Rashad’s Coachella set, and appearing at the 2022 Grammy Awards. If this high profile recognition is not enough to prove her solidifying place in the music industry, then the tracks she has released this year so far certainly are. After signing to TDE, she dropped the promotional single “Persuasive” the same day, a laid-back song detailing her love for marijuana. She effortlessly raps over the chilled beat, to create a perfect song for late night partying, comparable to the works of icon Missy Elliot. The track has amassed over 1.4 million streams on Spotify and over 430,000 views on its official YouTube video. On April 8, she released her official major label debut single “Crazy”, an explosive declaration of confidence. Reminiscent of works by rappers such as Rico Nasty and Azealia Banks, Doechii manages to both embody styles of some of the industry’s strongest players and carve out her own spot. It has already collected over 1 million streams on Spotify and 450,000 views on its official YouTube video, despite being banned from trending on YouTube due to its nudity and violence. These two songs, as well as her other previously released material, show her wide range of musical versatility and refusal to fit inside any one box or subgenre. Her songs range widely in sound, from the R&B-tinged “Girls” to the early Nicki Minaj-esque “Spookie Coochie”. Despite this wide variety in style, her charisma and delivery link her songs as uniquely Doechii. Doechii displays an impressive eye for visuals, between the dance breakdowns in “Persuasive” and the high concept, artistic nature of “Crazy”. Her songs also often feature flow changes both between different songs and internally, with “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” featuring numerous different switch-ups. However, no matter which style she embodies, Doechii has yet to truly falter. The Female Rap Room had the privilege of hosting an interview with Doechii on April 15. The interview can be read below. Let’s talk about your powerful new single “Crazy.” What does it personally mean to you? Did you feel any pressure with the release? - Recently I’ve allowed myself to perform at my maximum potential and I like the results. “Crazy” is my debut single and I wanted to make a powerful entrance. The message in “Crazy” is clear; sonically and visually I will not be contained, limited or defined. I felt the most pressure I’ve EVER felt with this release because everything has to PERFECTLY embody the feelings of the single. So I was very anal about this process. What was the recording process like? - It was suuupppeerrrr fun! A lot of screaming and stomping on tables lol How does it feel to be the first female rapper to join the TDE family? - Pressure. I know I’m not here for no reason and I know that I have a lot of growing to do as a business woman and a writer. But I’m here and my brothers are supporting my journey. I believe I have a chance of impacting hip hop in a very positive way.. like Kendrick, Jay rock, Isaiah etc. But I have to open doors they haven’t yet. How do you view your journey from where you started to where you’re at now in your career? - I view it in a very positive way. Along side my music is my instinctual need to teach, I’m really transparent about where I come from and what I’ve learned. How important is it to support other women in music? - Its important. When you verbalize your support for other women it makes the space/community more inviting and fun. If you support another woman, tell her 🤎 Any dream collaborations? - Right now it’s Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat and Tyler The Creator. Are there any interests or talents your fans may be surprised to know you have? - Im a book worm. I read ALOT.