How Monie Love Shaped ’90s Hip-Hop Culture 🎶 | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
Dec 10, 2025
Discover the untold story behind Monie Love & Queen Latifah’s iconic hip-hop connection in this exclusive Sway In The Morning interview! 🎤 Monie Love shares incredible memories, breaking down her role in Ladies First, her journey with the Native Tongues collective, and her rise in the 90s hip-hop scene. From DJ battles at the New Music Seminar to inspiring new generations of artists, she opens up about her cultural impact, industry struggles, and creative process behind her new EP, "Love Notes." Hear how Queen Latifah recognized her talent, their creative collaboration, and the enduring bond that shaped hip-hop history. Tune in to celebrate the voices that revolutionized the culture—featuring shoutouts to A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Jungle Brothers, and more! Don’t miss this raw, insightful interview packed with legendary moments and authentic hip-hop stories. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and join the conversation with Sway’s Universe! 🔥 #MonieLove #QueenLatifah #HipHop #NativeTongues #SwayInTheMorning #LoveNotes #SwaysUniverse #LadiesFirst
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Monie Love
00:50 - 90s Hip Hop Culture
04:56 - Monie Love's Writing Process
07:17 - Slick Rick Collaboration
10:12 - Monie Love and Queen Latifah
10:58 - Meeting Queen Latifah
16:31 - Critique of the Music Industry
19:25 - Monie Love at Hot 97
21:00 - Ex to the Reservoir
23:20 - Monie Love
27:52 - Industry Criticism
29:41 - Most Skillz - Monie Love Is Here
36:15 - Shoutouts
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