Lady Sovereign

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LADY SOVEREIGN
real name : Louise Harman
born 1987 in Wembley, London

“One of Britain’s most hotly tipped musicians . . .” — The Guardian (UK)

This young woman has built her way up from nothing, from dropping out of school, from selling donuts and double-glazed windows to making a slew of world tastemakers (from sometime collaborators Basement Jaxx to Jay-Z, who recently signed her) take note of a random, cheeky, and undeniably charismatic talent. Now it’s time for America to make way for the Ess-Oh-Vee, otherwise known as Lady Sovereign.

Even for many substantial and popular UK artists, trans-Atlantic success can be elusive. But Lady Sovereign, the self-proclaimed “big midget” born Louise Harman in a rough part of Wembley, England (Chalkhill Estate, to be precise) has hit that relatable note far beyond her origins with her personality and honest skills. She has attracted an almost deafening Stateside buzz before releasing even a note of music in the U.S. — or turning 21.

Turns out, that buzz extended past the likely suspects who celebrate British culture into something else entirely. In August of 2005, she traveled to New York to meet with Jay-Z, LA Reid, and Usher, and will now release her debut album in spring 2006 via the Island Def Jam Music Group.

Lady Sovereign expresses a unique perspective of youth culture that’s previously been a hidden voice. An MC, lyricist, and producer, she’s the alternative microphone vandal with lyrics that hit like left and right hooks, whether subjects are light or weighty.

She’s also product of ‘90s youth culture and technology. Internet forums and the influence of discerning music blogs greatly helped to solidify her early popularity and attract intense media interest, even prior to releasing any songs. (It was through the Internet where she first offered her first rhymes at age 14 and met her longtime DJ, Frampster.)

Her music sees the current sound of inner city estates blending with an experimental melting pot of influence. From grime, garage, and jungle to ragga, hip-hop, R&B, hardcore, ska and punk, she embraces it all and makes it her own. Amongst her eclectic collection you may even find Tracy Chapman, Charles and Eddy, or Ace of Base. Other current favorites include Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, OutKast, and Bloc Party — anyone who’s braving it and doing their own thing.

“Vertically Challenged” finds Lady Sovereign definitely doing her own thing as well, showcasing her incredibly varied flow and animated voice across a multivariance of bottom-heavy beats that could only emerge from the UK urban underground.

The EP features eight songs (including the hits “Random,” “Ch-Ching,” and “A Little Bit of Shhh !”) and a DVD of videos, live footage, and behind-the-scenes interviews. Reflective of the diverse fan base that Lady Sovereign has developed, the Beastie Boys’ Ad Rock presents an exclusive remix of “A Little Bit of Shhh !” and Chocolate Industries’ own Ghislain Poirer is on hand to rework “Fiddle With the Volume.”

Regardless of gender or generation, you can be assured that Sovereign’s making the kind of noise that will see her reign supreme. Feminine ? Nah, Sovereign !

Lady Sovereign discography :

Lp :
2006 : Public Warning

EP’s
2005 "Vertically Challenged"

Singles
2005 "9 to 5"
2005 "Hoodie"
2005 "Random"
2004 "Ch Ching"
2004 "Little Bit of Shhhh !"
2004 "Blah Blah"

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Lady Sovereign, by [2007-07-07 23:25:58]

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Lady Sovereign, by byanymeans [2007-07-07 23:23:14]

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