Main Entry: 1fe•male Pronunciation: 'fE-"mAl
1: of, relating to, or being the sex that bears young or produces eggs: having some quality (as gentleness) associated with the female sex

Main Entry: 1em•cee Pronunciation: "em-'sE Function: noun
: Master Of Ceremonies

Ric•o•chet Pronunciation: 'ri-k&-"shA, British also -"shet Function: noun
Etymology: French Date: 1769
: a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface); also: an object that ricochets

A perfect tale of rhyme meets girl…a love story starring RICOSHADE…
Longevity in the hip-hop world is a rare but coveted crown. There is but a handful of performers that have sustained long-term careers in the face of all the upheavals that rappers have to contend with in this era. Now if you do the math, and multiply that times 2, then you would recognize the plight of a woman in the dog eat cat world of hip-hop. Not only are you trying to gain leverage, you have to double your efforts to knock stereotypes, break barriers and produce cutting edge rhymes that remain vital to both the street and hip-hop’s all-encompassing commercial beat…

Enter…Cali born and raised, Ricoshade, AKA a ‘female emcee’, once thought to be an instantaneous underdog in the bout, is rising to meet those challenges, and countering with a few punches of her own! Ricoshade grew up listening to some of hip-hop’s most influential artists and groups, like Salt-N-Pepa, KRS-1, Tupac….She knew early on that she too had something to say, and hip-hop would be that very same vehicle in which she would drive home that voice.

Upon realizing her dreams, Ricoshade set out to accomplish her goals of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop community. Not a stranger to hard work, her talents have been exhibited and developed by performing at local talent shows, and countless non-profit organizations.

Determined to make her mark an impressionable one, Ricoshade has twice paid her dues, by hitting the Black College Tour Circuit and opening for and performing with high caliber artists such as, “Mystikal”, “Ludacris”, and “Ice Cube” to name a few. She further added to her credits by performing for local access cable shows, and appearing on national televised shows, like the famed “Showtime At The Apollo”, MTV’s “The Cut w/Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopez", as well as repeat special invitations to appear on the memorable “Keenan Ivory Wayans Show."

Seasoned in the game with over 10 years dedication to honing her skills, Ricoshade is out of the trenches and ready for combat. She has mastered her art and has an arsenal of talent to prove it. She effortlessly combines meticulous wordplay with a signature wit and style that is a diversified reflection of her poignant 5 genre talents.

Concurrently, Ricoshade has been perfecting her stage show to hold true to her hard earned reputation of captivating audiences with her undeniably explosive verses, and venomous delivery. With her eclectic blend of versatility, staying power, drive, energy and skill, she gives a glimpse as to what the future holds for hip-hop. We’ll be there as she charters this voyage across old and discovered terrain, so get those umbrellas’s ready…there’s a storm coming!

written by: Monie Mon