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Monie Love
Monie Love, born Simone Johnson, came up in London during the late 1980s. Her debut single 'Monie in the Middle' made waves on both sides of the Atlantic in...
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Monie Love, born Simone Johnson, came up in London during the late 1980s. Her debut single 'Monie in the Middle' made waves on both sides of the Atlantic in 1988, catching the ear of producer Marley Marl.
They worked together on her 1990 album 'Down to Earth,' which included 'It's A Shame (My Sister).' That track became her most recognizable song, with lyrics that connected with listeners at the time.
As a woman rapping in a male-dominated scene, she faced plenty of friction. She kept at it, putting out records that mixed London roots with hip-hop energy before stepping back from the spotlight.
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