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Summary

The article discusses the often-unrecognized contributions of women in the music industry, highlighting Ofra Haza's role in Trip Hop, Janis Ian's influence on Breakbeat, BO$$'s pioneering use of profanity in Hip Hop, and Wanda Jackson's impact on Elvis Presley.

Abstract

The piece titled "Mothers Of Inventions (The Shequel)" is a celebration and recognition of the pivotal roles women have played in shaping various music genres. It argues that the music industry often fails to acknowledge the foundational contributions of female artists. The article specifically credits Ofra Haza for her unwitting invention of Trip Hop through her sampled vocals in Coldcut's remix of "Paid In Full." It also notes Janis Ian's seminal work that laid the groundwork for Breakbeat, and how BO$$ set a precedent for explicit language in Hip Hop with their album "Born Gangstaz." Additionally, the author humorously suggests that Wanda Jackson was the inspiration behind Elvis Presley's style, reversing the conventional narrative of his influence. The article is interspersed with embedded YouTube videos and images that complement the narrative, and it concludes with a series of links to other related articles on Medium.

Opinions

  • The author believes that women in music have historically been undervalued and that their contributions have often been co-opted or overlooked by the industry.
  • There is a perceived injustice in the way Ofra Haza was not properly compensated or credited for her influence on Trip Hop.
  • The article humorously implies that Wanda Jackson may have been the true originator of the rock and roll style that Elvis Presley is famously known for.
  • The use of expletives in Hip Hop is acknowledged as a cultural phenomenon, with a nod to female rappers like BO$$ who were early adopters of this style.
  • The article playfully challenges the traditional narrative of Elvis Presley's innovation in rock and roll, suggesting that his relationship with Wanda Jackson might have been a source of his inspiration.

Mothers Of Inventions (The Shequel)

Photo: Motown. Woman, “Beyoncé’s on tour. Why is this woman still calling herself Queen?”

It has been said….

“The music biz don’t give women the props they deserve.”

Allow me to once again redress this, and highlight some music shit women invented.

Is redress a pun? Answers on a postcard please.

1. Ofra Haza invented Trip Hop

O H, or, O Haitch, if you’re someone who can’t pronounce, well, basically anything proper, was well established before she became famouser after being sampled on Coldcut’s 1987 UK remix of Eric B & Rakim’s, ‘Paid In Full.’

1st Late 80s Music Person: Her voice makes Hip Hop more palatable.

2nd Late 80s Music Person: Hmm, more palatable Hip Hop…. ‘Trip Hop’….

1st Late 80s Music Person: What was that?

2nd Late 80s Music Person: Oh, nothing.

In the music biz, men using women is quite commonplace. I believe Ofra did not get paid in full.

2. Janis Ian invented Breakbeat

Who’s the Jan with the masterplan? Who’s the Jan.? Who’s the Jan.?

Sorry, I digress.

Janis can claim first dibs on the lighter end of the genre. Think the UK Garage-esque tried and tested formula of a producer laying down some club beats and politely asking a woman to sing over them.

Hashtag: Breakbeat ‘Fro.

3. BO$$ invented F-Bombardment

1st Person: F-Bombardment? That’s not even a genre. It looks like you’re trying to find a clever way to inclu….

Me: Don’t spoil it.

Hip Hop is garnished with expletives, sexist and ‘racist’ slurs. It’s a cultural thing. Or perhaps, more precisely, a male cultural thing. However there are plenty of female rappers who are fond of a well placed swear word. Well, language does belong to everyone, don’t it.

Tucked away on their one and only album, ‘Born Gangstaz’ (mmm, catchy title), female gangster rappers BO$$ unleashed a track so full of f-bombs that it was surprising physics didn’t demand that it collapse in on itself and leave a mahoosive wack hole.

1st Person: Fuck’s sake. It’s not even a proper music video.

4. Wanda Jackson invented Elvis

Back in the 50s

Elvis and Wanda were strolling

Courting and probably

Rock and Rolling

Elvis. The hips don’t lie. Wanda was always on your mind.

1st Person: Didn’t Elvis come first?

Me: If he did, it would’ve shown what a selfish lover he was.

Photo: Motown. Woman, “How is this still happening?!? Someone who isn’t Beyoncé is calling herself Queen!”

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