Bahamadia
Bahamadia is a boom-bap and jazz rap artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia MC with one of the smoothest flows in hip-hop, whose 1996 debut Kollage was produced by Guru and DJ Premier.
Who is Bahamadia?
Bahamadia (Antonia Reed) is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She started out as a DJ and beatboxer before she began rapping.
Known for
Her independent single "Funk Vibe" caught the attention of Guru of Gang Starr, and her debut Kollage (1996), with production by Guru and DJ Premier, became a cult classic, with "Uknowhowwedu" and "I Confess".
Style
Calm, laid-back and effortless: a smooth, almost whispered flow over jazzy, soulful boom-bap beats, with lyrics about her city, her craft and everyday life.
Impact
Bahamadia is one of the most underrated MCs of the '90s. Her relaxed delivery influenced many later underground and conscious rappers.
Bahamadia: quick answers
What genre is Bahamadia?
Bahamadia’s music falls under Boom-Bap and Jazz Rap. Bahamadia is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where is Bahamadia from?
Bahamadia is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is Bahamadia’s real name?
Bahamadia’s real name is Antonia Reed.
When did Bahamadia start?
Bahamadia has been active since 1993.
Which artists are similar to Bahamadia?
If you like Bahamadia, listen to Gang Starr, MC Lyte and Rapsody.
