New band of the day – No 1,133: Lady Leshurr

Birmingham MC Melesha O Garro is making a creditable crack at being a homegrown Nicki Minaj or Missy ElliottHometown: Birmingham.The lineup: Melesha O Garro (vocals).The background: Funny how pop and retro-"soul" in the UK are dominated by women while grime is all about the boys (Tinie, Tinchy, Chipmunk et al). It's nothing short of sexual apartheid. We've had some artists trying to make a name for themselves in the harsh world of Brit-hop over the years, from Lady Sovereign to Lady Chann, but n...

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