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How Monie Love Shaped ’90s Hip-Hop Culture 🎶 | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Dec 10, 2025
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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 #hiphopfuture #musicbusiness #hip-hoptrends #musictrends #musictrends #femalerappers #djculture #ladiesfirst #monielove #nativetongues 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