Roxanne Shanté Talks 'Roxanne Roxanne', Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Nicki Minaj and More | Sway's Universe

[@beaokintikkaj6086]

I would never forget the day I met her.. OMG her conversation changed my life.. she stopped what she was doing to have a convo with me.. I love this lady

[@bigtizzo]

It's been a long time since I felt so proud of our Hip Hop culture. Roxanne Shante deserves every moment of this praise. Respect.

[@bv4142]

Respect the mother of the bridge! Intelligent black queen

[@tyranbagork5480]

WHY DON'T ANYONE EVER MENTION "BIG MOMMA" BY ROXANNE SHANTE? ONE OF THE BEST DIS TRACKS EVER!!! WRITTEN BY GRANDDADDY I.U

[@artm6944]

Because Latifah has power now and she would probably sue 😂😂

[@jasonappleby4520]

YES it is!! Raw, kills that shit...

[@mfknrmxthebangmessiah6012]

Granddaddy I.U. wrote it and it was really Shanté grasping at straws becuz she couldn’t sell any records. She tried to use the Roxannes Revenge template but it didn’t work.

[@michaelsims8997]

Your right that shit was hard !!!

[@shanpierce7402]

Agree they don't show enough love to shant'te and Shan 🤷

[@delpar6086]

She already rapping as soon she spoke! That's an Era that made no era's (errors) f***ing awesome! Love her!! ❤ pure talent, right there 😉

[@NewSkitsOnTheBlock]

This is her best interview promoting the movie. She needs a show.

[@terezsmith4692]

I hope we get more films and documentaries about our legends

[@cjhepburn7406]

Where's this movie? What's it called?

[@OgDj2024]

This will go down in history as another classic and legendary interview Sway! I was a teenager when all this was going down back in Philly. I remember all of this as if it was yesterday. This was during a time when hip-hop had substance. I’ve never heard Roxanne Shante speak in an interview before, and I am beyond impressed with how she handled herself. I can’t wait to watch the Netflix movie and see what else she has in store for the future.

[@NatureGirl215LLC]

Same here back in Philly. Such a phenomenonal icon.

[@647boss2]

Shante is absolutely amazing 👏🏿 👏🏿👏🏿

[@ricolaw1033]

her first songs were on Pop Art outta Philly. Lawrence Goodman and the Hilltop Hustlers

[@ATLCPA]

She's a great storyteller. Enjoyed the movie.

[@lawrencemills599]

Its a great movie

[@IAintGonLieSoTellMeWhy]

Roxanne umbrella scheme was fire, I love the way she speaks 💪🏾

[@djkoolrod]

BOOBOO4rmGFT she’s a psychologist

[@kiraj963]

I agree

[@AnnaMaeBullock]

Angela Yee sounds like her.

[@jeffwashingtonjr4997]

“The era that made no errors”.

[@JG-mb5jr]

They made many errors

[@rogerheatley8494]

The movie was good but it left me wanting more...

[@davidedwards1479]

Like what, a sandwich?

[@vonsteele321]

David Edwards yes

[@pudddingpie]

That’s what you call a good movie, I’m the same just watching all her interviews now x

[@LxrdKhuFu]

I fucking knew it I feel the vibes

[@lisaboyd1252]

Black women are Amazing!!!!!!

[@Blackxwidow5]

Lisa Boyd 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hmackprotection1]

Lisa Boyd, True Indeed

[@zenislovejulyflower1810]

Lisa Boyd I totally agree ....

[@TheeGoddessQUEEN]

I'm just so captivated by her storytelling no wonder she's a legend. I had never even heard of her before now but I glad that her story got told cuz today's hip hop needed this and the movie was phenomenal it should been a box office hit. And Chante Adams seems like such a sweet humble girl this is a major move for her & she's definitely about to be making major moves in the industry I wish her much success. Get that bag girl!

[@bgrod3205]

Ebo!forrealtho dont feel bad.......i probably real young, this lady is one of blue prints of hip hop!

[@bgrod3205]

Ebo!forrealtho you probably young!

[@TheeGoddessQUEEN]

Bg Rod yep ill be 25 this year so this was before my time lol but I listened to some of work and I understand the hype she was a beast.

[@l.ahlgren7752]

She was queen of the "Juice Crew", which was all the artists that producer DJ Marley Marl put out from like '86-'89. She was bad - wasn't scared of the men. Check-out her songs - "Have a Nice Day", Big Mama" and "Brothers Ain't Sh!t".

[@veritynationtv4492]

I've been waiting on this one. I always put Roxanne Shante in any conversation when talking hip-hop legends and greats. Never forget!

[@Tish_215]

Definitely

[@conrob74roberts69]

Shante Started Goin at Dudes! She want at KRS LYte, Latifa,1st, Shes QB b4 Nas. Or mobb deep, Hit Em Up put you on a plate eat you up like a buffet. anybody that can get served up.

[@deonjoyner2464]

OurVerity ENT big up to Nas for producing the movie

[@laurened1978]

@deonjoyner Pharell and Forest Whitaker are producers on this film. Nas produced "The Get Down."

[@tezzyfbaby2740]

Lauren Edwards RIGHT!!!!

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

This is an example of why NYC is and always will be the mecca of hip hop

[@In4mous1]

To me she is the queen of hip hop... that joint she did with mobb deep on that nas queens bridge album is a banger the love I have for this woman and her voice

[@awesome1990s]

In4mous1 she is the Queen, The Empress, and the first lady of Hip Hop

[@In4mous1]

Totally Agree I Hope At Some Point Her Seeing The Love That Never Left From Her Fans For Her Long Ago Passion Comes Back And We Can Get More Music

[@AlexDaBaws]

What was it called??

[@cccc-gm3hl]

@@AlexDaBaws we live this is the name of the track.

[@jamilahanderson0804]

🤎

[@gsupreme1104]

The best interview Sway ever done with legends and he don't know. She is the most legendary rapper speaking eloquently he's ever had telling the history of hip-hop. ROXANNE SHANTE IS THA TRULY QUEEN OF HIP-HOP!!!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

that aint no interview my brother...Roxanne just speaking for 20 minutes....

[@TTSantiago821]

If there was no Roxanne Shante' there would be no MC Lyte, Salt n Pep and Queen Lah....they all come from the school of Roxanne Shante'. Its so dope her story is being told! Just watched the netflix movie and they did a good job. And Great casting, Chante' Adams looks like her and did a great job.

[@user-sh2nr2gd7y]

TTSantiago821 💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cryptosavy9716]

TTSantiago821 they did her justice.

[@Powerule23]

Not true. Roxanne is a legend, but there were other female artists who recorded songs before she came along. Her success is one-part skill and one-part timing. If she never came out, there would still be other female rappers recording songs, and I say this with respect as I'm a big fan of Shante. This song came out in 1979 or 1980 and you can hear the influence on Shante's style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmOUg5-gfMyHkJI

[@TTSantiago821]

Powerule true, but she was a blu print for the artist I named. That's why I said if it wasn't for her, those women who came after her would have been different. I say this because I see her in each of the acts I named.

[@Powerule23]

TTSantiago821 + Well, she certainly put "female" rappers on the map in terms of impact in 1984. Shante's success had a lot to do with timing. Like she said, no one expected hip-hop to last very long back then. So, yes, she's an important figure who dropped a monumental song. But her career lagged and she basically fizzled away, for reasons obvious in the movie. As far as blueprint, Shante was following a blueprint. She didn't create that style, which is why I sent the link. Shante had a few good songs, but no album when she was at the height of her short career. The only real comparison among the group you mention is Salt & Pepa, who came out right after Shante. (They had the same rap pattern, and S&P initially followed the same rhyme blueprint that Shante followed). To say without Shante, there wouldn't have been other female recording artists is a stretch. Remember, The Sequence dropped a big song in 1979. If anything, female rappers weren't sticking with the art form because no one expected it to last. Kool Moe Dee, who was considered one of the best in NYC, stopped rapping for a while to attend college. What's most admirable about Shante is what she's accomplished after her rap career concluded. She's a very powerful woman who truly cares about community and social achievement. She's in the national public light again because of this great movie, but she's been active socially for a long time.

[@naiomiscocoon8217]

Listen! When she said "all you want is a nice umbrella" that made me tear up.

[@jakespaceman2135]

She speaks like a QUEEN....sistas take NOTE

[@Tish_215]

Fa sure!!!

[@amiyaosborne1538]

She is a queen

[@amiyaosborne1538]

You can’t speak like something that you already are

[@KaneneProductions]

Jake spaceman You can big ups 1 without coming for another. See below, sisters already taking notes & executing.

[@Mone333Williams]

"fair exchange is no robbery" Roxanne Shante the QUEEN MOTHER OF RAP 👑🎖️💫 she earned that!

[@Empresslove444]

I was so mad.... when the movie was over!! I could've watched it all day!!!

[@jamilahanderson0804]

Ikr it was awesome

[@at2818]

How come you didn't save for a rainy day. " when you're walking around with a cloud over your head, all you want is a nice umbrella" I felt that...but now we know better.

[@1sotrue]

A T I felt that too.... So true in life

[@pamelajenkins7021]

How much you have saved

[@cedpage1]

Legendary interview!

[@alfredjones9548]

Cedric Page Nikki pay respect put some respect on her name

[@VeronicaDynamite]

Legend. None of these women MC's wouldn't exist: Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah, Salt n' Pepa, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Oaktown 357, Lady of Rage, Remy Martin, Nicki Minaj... NONE OF THEM! Bow DOWN!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

yeah true but Roxanne Shante wouldn't be there without female MCs like ShaRock, Lisa Lee, Lady D, Lady B, The Sequence etc 1979 !!!

[@ballzplaya]

Facts!

[@lifestraight]

theabstrakt84 Whoa....You took it back. I've heard of none of those women!

[@lifestraight]

VeronicaDynamite You just said that they would exist

[@kimwright6377]

theabstrakt84 Right! Some don’t understand how far this goes back.Thats why they need to know there history.But,They all came out during the same era.Even McLyte was kinda in there.Many don’t know who Angie Stone originally was.

[@raphaelshotikare982]

Just watched her movie on Netflix it is perfect and I’m glad she is a rap pioneer she is a legend and I was really shocked and surprised she knew Biz Markie and also she met and taught a young nas (illmatic) 💯💯💯💯💯

[@reeland9903]

I'm up at 1 am researching all kinds of info after watching her biopic. Good interview, she's a beast at public speaking, highly intelligent.

[@traceygreene6623]

She should have her own talk show.

[@ashleywood9322]

You don’t just stop loving your culture because of vultures 🙌🏻💜

[@jleron22]

Word

[@monissacave8602]

Love that Sway asked the Nas question. The Breakfast Club didn’t...

[@meneedmoney]

right i peeped that...was my fav seen

[@grahamjohn5267]

meneedmoney same when she asked do u got an MC name and he said nas I was like oooooh shiiit! Dope movie

[@grahamjohn5267]

Monissa Cave facts I hope they make a movie from the perspective of Nas next would be dope

[@KaneneProductions]

Monissa Cave TBC don't even try to be professional.

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

love that I'm not the only one that watched both interviews

[@ProdStxng]

Man her and biz got busy in 86 at the concert for the def fresh crew song biz was the beat and Roxanne was the wordsmith I'm only 17 but tht shit was dope idgaf about my generation man my mindset is totally different from them I love old school wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the old school

[@Magic1970something]

"Let me tell you a story YES how I got to be so FRESH" this woman created so many memories of my child hood thank you Shante !

[@patkelly3966]

Roxanne has barely changed. Chante Adams playing her is fine as hell.

[@yuriehudson8796]

Such a massive and yet a very humble being is ROXANNE SHANTE. Continued BLESSINGS!!!

[@Hannibal730]

Sway is a Mad scientist when it comes to interviews.

[@jerzeyrebel4797]

Just watched the movie , definitely one of the best movies I saw in a wow the production , the acting, the cast and everything was on point I learned about about the where and how hip-hop was birthed and how it all started from this movie that I never knew about before.

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

That old school track. Gone girl !!!! Real female of the game

[@churchillcoins8519]

Bravo Roxane Shante, you’re how a representative of Hip Hop culture should be. Intelligent, articulate, strong and empowered. As a mid 40’s Latino Man from the Bronx you and Lyte were my favorite female MCs and in my top 10 favorite MCs. I will definitely be watching the movie.

[@overstandinggod3410]

And she goes around to all the homeless shelters on Thanksgiving and Christmas giving out turkeys in Queens word up

[@potholesnmylawn]

Such an inspiring woman. I've loved Roxanne Shante for her killer raps and status as a pioneer, but I have newfound respect for her generosity in sharing her overflowing wisdom. She's really adept at telling her story so that we can all understand and benefit from the lessons she's learned. Thanks for this interview.

[@oleschool2241]

Jules yes

[@jamilahanderson0804]

Facts

[@offtoptv8639]

The Kane Impersonation was Dope

[@athomerecordschannel]

Shante' is and absolutely amazing interview. One of the best interviews ever.

[@PerryTaylz]

Yeah, this interview needed to be two part or longer. Great to see both of them. Will definitely check out the movie!

[@yvonnesamuels5582]

DJPleasePickUpYourPhone I totally agree. We need a Part 2

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

thankful for the movie exposing me to this legendary woman

[@AliciaFiasco]

It would be so dope if Roxanne Shante did a compilation album with all up-and-coming women rappers cause they definitely need the exposure and support. Bbymutha, Cupcakke, etc. all deserve more shine!

[@enchantresse23]

I love this 👑 Queen Roxanne

[@WHIZZY]

Roxanne LEGEND! S/O from KENYA AFRICA!

[@saintsarecomingnola1711]

It's so refreshing to hear a female rap artist articulate in this way. Much respect to Roxanne Shante!!!!!!

[@ExistNNature]

I love freestyle artist that shows a lot of creativity..

[@suavepetro4064]

Exist N Nature how?

[@TyhlerNovac]

Exist N Nature .... YOU must be a ignorant millennial. .. Roxanne Shante is NOT a New Artist been around since early 80's ....

[@ExistNNature]

Tyhler Novac why don't you reread my statement.

[@nicoledenise9397]

I do conscious freestyle and nothing that tops it. I talk real but no imitation with fabrication.

[@nicoledenise9397]

Exist N Nature I do freestyle with real Hardcore but I was part for the slam poetry in every club including ground for expression in Goldsboro.nc and may do more Democratic volunteer and doing demo tapes making films, publishing impact teens L.A. organization, so people will be seeing each other. jah thank you.

[@kdubbster]

Living Legend, she didn't take nothing from nobody on the mic... Male or Female!

[@EsoTownBizz6500]

WOW!!!! I remember hearing her for the first time.... Around '84 or so... Man, the memories.....These were the days..........

[@robertflores3184]

Perfect timing dropping the beat on her and her flowing without hiccuping the interview

[@Winteel]

Shante I need that book Mama.

[@enatashaw4909]

I loved this interview! Tears & all! Lol The interviews on Sway are always interviews...💯

[@DeeMaxum]

Sway give the dopest intros! And this one was well deserved. 💪

[@k.t.harmon343]

The 1st lady of hip hop period and her documentary on Netflix is amazing

[@wandahwisdom5646]

@28:39 Straight Wisdom! True Pearls like that... can't buy no where! Luh you, Shante`!

[@DJGary0910]

Sway stay blessing us with gem's Vlad can learn something

[@jefriefultonii3666]

I can’t stand Vlad 😂

[@KaneneProductions]

DJ Gary Vlad can just go away.

[@jefriefultonii3666]

Now Vlad has her on his channel, lol

[@marceljonestheGoat]

She is the definition of a rapper and I salute her🫡

[@curliefro]

What a legendary and incredible woman 😍. Shante is so unselfish. I am glad she has continued to receive blessings and will watch this movie

[@godyx2062]

I saw her in 84 in Hartford..my first show EVER...she wanted to battle the "real" Roxanne but the real was afraid..lol..I will never forget..thank you Shante...I mean it from the bottom of my heart...✌

[@MrUnion-jb4rk]

Shante knows she still looks good....

[@cupcakes7015]

Mr. Union 💯 She hasn't aged😎😄

[@Trap_Or_Die_84]

Black don't crack fool!

[@herFLYness79]

I love her spirit! She's an amazing person and so humble!

[@frontlineinc1620]

All you want is a nice umbrella... Deep

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

I felt that analogy too

[@honeybeejourney2986]

Thank you Sister warrior friend!!!! Job well done

[@mrbigdik9]

This is Roxanne Shante I was waiting for this for a very long time Big up to the Real Queen of Rox Luv it

[@cjhepburn7406]

That album was the end. I like Bite This!

[@sweetpidi]

I can't wait to see this movie!!!

[@ladyhydrojen531]

*This was my honor to see this. That movie in my opinion came right on time! I've always appreciated Shante's intelligence. What a woman. JERSEY STAND UP!* ✊🏾👸🏾✌🏾🖤💋

[@gtown876]

I showed this to my class & they loved it.

[@lifestraight]

gtown876 That's dope that you showed this to your class!

[@allinterhigh3118]

Great interview. I was in junior hs during this time. That Roxanne Revenge was mean and is a certified Hip Hop classic.

[@ricolaw1033]

HS for me. Class of 88!!

[@hbizzle8037]

I had a big crush on her back in the 80s

[@indievilletv]

I'll be watching tomorrow on Netflix. I grew up listening to Roxanne.

[@ExistNNature]

Indie Ville TV me too

[@domineeksanford8043]

Indie Ville TV me too

[@tammysmith3789]

The True Queen of Rap.

[@BlackJesus2047]

Amazing Interview... thank you sway, heather, Tracy and dB, but most importantly, thank you Roxanne!

[@feliciatye581]

I'm so glad she is finally getting recognition. 😍

[@black76561]

She’s the truth.. I remember those days recording songs off the radio late at night...

[@mokiewhite4338]

Chante did a phenomenal job. Yes the movie was the bomb !! I love Roxanne Shante. You so dope I was a fan the first time I heard your voice when I like 12 years old.

[@KINGJROC1979]

One of greatest of all time...legendary great Roxanne Roxanne. .

[@MrPETEHAMMER]

Insane!....I remember how we had to search in the UK for UTFO & then real Roxanne...then BANG!Roxanne Shante blow the game wide open...I loved Marley Marl production style from Dimples Dee so I was up for any other Marley beat!!!

[@kdubbster]

MrPETEHAMMER real shit 💯

[@narcissismexposed1014]

She a beautiful hearted being !

[@marioruiz1976]

I think this was the first rap song I ever heard followed by RUN DMC My Adidas...I never forgot Roxanne, much love 🙏

[@spicetbedhead]

She is a Rap Legend you know!!!!

[@Candelaria1972]

Love you Roxanne. I just shared your videos with my 7yr old, her & I both mesmerized by you. I told her how you are an icon of women, when I was 12 when you came on the beat boxes every girl was so proud of you. So much respect for you, queen.

[@yulee4515]

I watched the movie and she is a testament she went through a hell of a lot a true survivor.

[@lifestraight]

The whole breakdown from 7:25 - 8:30 was insightful

[@liteskinnedbobbybrown6256]

Her impact,when she dropped was something special!I'm only a year or 2 younger than Shontae & i STILL don't think the masses understand what she means to hip hop.To freestyle the entire response record to UTFO was stuff of legend.All hail the Queen

[@TCSMastery]

I just LOVE her! She was the ish back n the day! Heavily under rated! Glad to see you get your just deserved shine!❤

[@timekademery]

This was great I luv her..This interview was much betta than my otha fav show TBC.

[@djTakMoney]

The Queen of Rox..the legend# salute..had a lot of your records

[@iamthewyntersolstyce6123]

BEYOND QUEEN SHE IS THE GODDESS OF HIP HOP

[@ralphwashington3546]

Love you Shawny. Still in heavy rotation in all my devices and vehicle's. Gone Girl is one of my all time favorite records. Happt the masses get a chance to feel your power and hear your story. Sway keep keeping it real

[@cross7387]

Hard Head play big mama everyday cuz

[@elzharvskyz9621]

I was a scottish kid back in the 80s and shante was the meanest bird and her bars were superb....then and now..she is part of the foundation

[@dddlll2471]

i could listen to her talk all day.....she always did and always will have the IT factor

[@luvchild82]

She absolutely did not answer that question about Alpo she already know what it is. There’s too many people who want his head in NYC. She was like not tonight Sway

[@domjdavis19852011]

sharia jennings lol I noticed that too! She went in so smooth on a whole other subject and no one even noticed

[@1sotrue]

I caught that...

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

sharia jennings so dude was a big dealer in NYC?

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

who is Alpo ?

[@seniorblanco4126]

T.K. look him up on KZbin while your here.

[@maturegambino3603]

Saw her movie today, probably the best biopic I seen in forever

[@shawnbrown792]

To everyone whose viewed or commented, check out Roxanne shante's Big Momma. If yall think Remy went in...trust me she goes in.

[@jerimiahjamea7076]

I just listened to it and jumped to this video.

[@cross7387]

shawn brown that song been on my playlist since 96

[@NallahBrown]

She is sooooo right about legends doing stuff that messes up their legendary status. What a humble, honest, and wise queen!! Loveeee

[@patkelly3966]

Best interview in a LONG time.

[@jerryspearman]

RESPECT to the one and only Roxanne Shante ✌🏿

[@trevorzane272]

I love the fact that she took the time to tell people these younger people go thru a lot these days so quit downplaying them! I love her!

[@Hendrixtanell13]

Legend... love my era!...keep it real yes life lessons yes yes yes...I fight for cancer too.. RIP ma! Aunt red!