May we always remember their contributions and continue to proliferate the art of music in their honor. Without them, there'd be no Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Disco, R and B, Grunge, House, and female presence in hip hop and rap. The courage to go first and share your art with the masses is not an easy feat.

West Coast Wednesday: Top of the Year & We’re Highlighting what theLadies of the West have to Say! Headlining Women-Only Rap Cyphers.