Sharon Green, also known as MC Sha-Rock, is widely regarded as the first female rapper in the world. Born in 1962 in Wilmington, North Carolina, Green moved to the South Bronx, New York City when she was young. This move put her at the epicenter of the burgeoning hip hop culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Green was a part of the influential rap group the Funky 4 + 1, which is widely credited as being the first rap group to ever appear on television. The group performed on the show “Yo! MTV Raps” in 1988 and was the first to feature a female rapper. Green’s performance on the show was a major milestone for female rappers and helped to open the door for other female artists in the genre.
Green was also the first female rapper to be featured on a major label release. She was featured on the song “It’s Nasty” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, which was released in 1981. The song was a major hit and helped to propel the group to fame.
In addition to her work with the Funky 4 + 1 and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Green also released her own solo album, “MC Sha-Rock”, in 1984. The album featured the single “Funk You”, which was a major hit and helped to further cement Green’s status as the first female rapper.
Green’s influence on the hip hop culture of the 1980s cannot be overstated. She was a pioneer in the genre and helped to pave the way for future female rappers. Her work with the Funky 4 + 1 and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was groundbreaking and her solo album was a major success. Sharon Green is a true hip hop pioneer and will always be remembered as the first female rapper.
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