Elliott Powell

professor of American studies, University of Minnesota

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This year, Missy Elliott will become the first woman rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. KCRW looks at her influence from the 2000s to today.

Missy Elliott sets the blueprint for future women artists

This year, Missy Elliott will become the first woman rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. KCRW looks at her influence from the 2000s to today.

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Fanatic! Low on sleep for the last few days. I was onstage at Horrorhound last night in Cincinnati. A great time as always. My call time to the airport was 0400 hrs.

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Fanatic! As far as I’m concerned, winter is only days from ending.

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In between Coachella weekends and ahead of their feverishly anticipated new LP “Hyperdrama,” French duo Justice stop by to nerd out about records.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been working on writing projects and putting together tracks for our spring shows.

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