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Last updated: Thursday 30 Oct 2008 |
1XTRA NEWS: THE REAL TALK OF THE STREETS |
 Gil Scott-HeronThe poet, author and musician is credited with being one of the unsung founding fathers of rap. How much do you know about Gil Scott-Heron?  Chaka KhanThirty years after its release the legendary voice behind I'm Every Woman reveals to 1Xtra why she felt embarrassed singing the anthem that's recognised by women around the world.  Aretha FranklinRespect, I Say A Little Prayer, Natural Woman – they’re just a few of Aretha Franklin’s many hits. But why exactly is Aretha the Queen of Soul?  Monie LoveMonie Love was the first British female rapper to make it big in America. Born in Battersea, South London, she burst onto the hip hop scene in the late 1980’s. Have you got love for Monie? |
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