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“Embarking on a different type of project are artists, Nejma Nefertiti, Double AB, Dub Sonata, and Tone Spliff.”

“This project is incredible. Nejma Nefertiti was one of my favorite discoveries of 2022, so I was really looking forward to whatever she would release in 2023, and this shit exceeded my expectations.”

“Nejma Nefertiti's music transcends boundaries, reflecting her rich multicultural background and a profound understanding of the world around her.”

“Nejma Nefertiti drops "Soul Ties" exclusively on Sway's Universe.”

“Nejma Nefertiti, known for her introspective and poetic lyricism, has been making a name for herself in the underground rap scene.”

“Soul Ties,” the latest official video and single from Hip Hop luminary Nejma Nefertiti, embarks on a captivating journey, tracing the evolution of her artistry. Collaborating with videographer and fellow Hip Hop virtuoso NorKin4life, this cinematic masterpiece delves deep into the intricate narratives surrounding women in Hip Hop.”

“One of the stand out tracks on the EP is "H20 Volume," a posse cut featuring an all female line up of MCs. Aida, Nejma Nefertiti, and Ke Turner take turns ripping a mid-tempo, piano-heavy track.”

“In fact, it’s the women — specifically, the all-female trinity of Aida from Queens, Nejma Nefertiti from Brooklyn and Ke Turner from Atlanta — who deliver the EP’s best, toughest moment in opening track “H2O Volume” with a hard-flexing, unfuckwithable assault.”

“Nejma Nefertiti whips up wondrous wordcraft alongside a heavy knocking exotic audio tapestry from Big French. The true school artisan lobs lofty lexicon while globetrotting on “Mud Pies.”

“Nejma Nefertiti hits us with another dope album in the form of Letters From The Akashic. On the mic, she is everything. She sounds old school, but still fresh to death for today. Her rhymes are strong and forceful.”

“To kick off Women’s History Month, we invited Tiye Phoenix, Queen Herawin, and Nejma Nefertiti up to the show.”

“Lyrical maestro Kingdom Kome and mega-producer Onaje Jordan release the official video for “Round Table” featuring BK heavyweight Nejma Nefertiti.”

“Kingdom Kome and Nejma Nefertiti kick through your screen with a high powered Onaje Jordan stunner. “Round Table” features the emcees lobbing a litany of lit lexicon on heads while maneuvering through the city that never sleeps. Don’t you dare slumber on the searing steez.”

“Most High emcee Kingdom Kome and prolific producer Onaje Jordan (Hometeam) have released new visuals this morning. “Round Table” (assembled by D. Sakolsky for Gusto Gold Productions) was filmed in New York City and features Brookyn’s own Nejma Nefertiti as the duo unload a lyrical clip on fake flexers and culture vultures.”

“As soon as I heard her flow and lyrics, I knew she was something special. Her verses were lyrically on point and delivered with a level of skill that can only come from a true emcee.”

“Napoleon Da Legend & Nejma Nefertiti flaunt that God Flow in an ill cinematic sizzler for “Mega Culture!” Peep the power clip for the Just Music Beats laced banger below!!!”

“Sit down for a spiritual therapy session with Brooklyn’s NEJMA NEFERTITI on her final full length album of 2022, “LETTERS FROM THE AKASHIC”. Over the cultured, well-traveled production and sound engineering of Harlem’s BIG FRENCH, Sorceress NEJMA breaks down the Past, Present and Future of Hip Hop’s Soul Journey, and her role and purpose within it.”

“Nejma Nefertiti spreads a ray of light & dope lyricism across the underground!!! Experience Hip Hop’s regal rhyme ripper on the Big French laced platter “Letters From The Akashic” below!!!”

“This is a 4 track project from the super dope female MC Nejma Nefertiti. First off, her voice is great. It commands greatness and showcases talent. Her flow is amazing and her word choice is great as well. She is a ninja chopping through competition after competition with ease.”

“Napoleon Da Legend links up with Nejma Nefertiti, Brian Bars Burns, and Sicknature to go “Ultra!” This track features a smooth sample, rugged drums and the four emcees spitting absolute fire from the start.”

“Napoleon Da Legend and Nejma Nefertiti team up again for another barrage of fire lyrics. These 2 sound so great going back and forth. This is like the updated version of Jadakiss and Styles for the next generation.”

“Nejma Nefertiti delivers scorching bars on the Tongue FU EP featuring Napoleon Da Legend and Zach Lost with production from Kool M.”

“The concept of “Vice Grip” by Nejma Nefertiti featuring Indigo Phoenyx is about karma. Watch how you do people, because karma skips generations sometimes and it always circles back.”

“Welcome to NEJMA NEFERTITI’s TONGUE FU Pop Up Kitchen. Don’t bother reaching for the menu. The Queen Chef has prepared 4 Courses to serve you, and we guarantee you will leave full and satisfied.”

“Nejma Nefertiti drops deadly dialog on the “Tongue Fu” EP. Check the stellar steez over Kool M Da Loop Digga’s knocking production featuring additional fly flows from Napoleon Da Legend and Zach Lost with slick cuts by Verse Osmo. Get ready for another potent platter from this talented emcee.”

“Now let’s move on to Nejma Nefertiti. This sista is a straight up b-girl. Her whole vibe is hip hop from dress to bars. You can catch her hosting and appearing on all kinds of hip hop related shows on the net, but you really need to see and hear her on the mic. She’s a serious technician. Her flow and word play is precise.”

“One of the singles that got everyone sitting at the edge of their seats is PAINTINGS, featuring La Reina, NEJMA NEFERTITI, one of the most exciting lyricists of our modern era, female or male.”

“Check out this new music video “Paintings” by brother Hip Hop duo 80 Empire and Nejma Nefertiti. This video is a colorful canvas with explosive performances by the 3, featuring visual artist Pisano Artista and her incredible paintings, the many iconic Bushwick collective Street gallery art, and Crown Heights Brooklyn speak easy Drink Lounge. Its getting tons of Love from the Hip Hop world, from the likes of Chuck D to DJs like DJ Eclipse on Shade 45, Empire and Nejma feel truly blessed. With the talents of director Fatty Soprano, 80 Empire and Nejma Nefertiti created a masterpiece.”

“Nejma Nefertiti and Zach Lost bring their fierce flows over an incendiary Kool M Da Loop Digga platter with precision Verse Osmo cuts on “Bar Bombs.” Hit play and let the true school essence permeate through your speakers on this jolting joint off the upcoming “Tongue FU” album.”

“A pounding display of microphone techniques from NY-based emcee Nejma Nefertiti’s forthcoming Kool M Da Loop Digga-produced EP “Tongue FU.”

“At the center of this sound gallery, hangs a breathtaking piece by N.Y.s NEJMA NEFERTITI. La Reina frames her masterpiece with the opening lines “I Strike Color/ Check my brush work, I'm like No Other/ A Bright Summer, Soulful, Like I’m 9th Wonder/.”

“80 Empire dropped another dope single today, via Gladiator Records, featuring Nejma Nefertiti.”

“80 Empire Teams Up With Nejma Nefertiti, Drops New Summer Single “Paintings”

“Nejma Nefertiti & Indigo Phoenyx turn enemies into prey as they hunt down wack rappers in the new Nor Kin4life/Nortography helmed power clip for the CastMerck laced banger “Vice Grip!”

“Nejma Nefertiti drops a new project and this one definitely is reminiscent of that old school hip-hop sound.”

“Check the visual for the latest heat from Nejma Nefertiti, shot and edited by Nor Kin4Life.”

“The Goddess NEJMA NEFERTITI blesses us with this hardy plate she cooked up on THE VALLEY OF THE QUEENS album.”

“Nejma Nefertiti mesmerizes on the mic and sizzles your screen with her latest cinematic stunner “Pasta Sauce.”

“Mano GR and Nejma Nefertiti unload hard hitting bars over a smooth soundscape by Rasec. International Hip Hop is in full effect, check the steez on “Feelings.”

“Shout out to our fam Nejma Nefertiti. Check for the banger, “Earth Power,” which was produced by Voltagectrlr and featured on her album, The Harvest.”

“Nejma Nefertiti from Brooklyn, New York releases the "Jayne Wayne The Villain" project. 9 strong tracks that should not be missing in any collection.”

“Nejma Nefertiti and Destruct unleash fly flows over a striking CastMerck score on their new cinematic piece. Celebrate the underground with these talented Hip Hop practitioners as they revel being “Underdawgz” in an overly commercialized and vapid rap space.”

“Napoleon Da Legend teams up with Nejma Nefertiti for an amazing new project. Not wildly familiar with her previously, I didn’t quite know what to expect. After hearing her flow through track after track effortlessly, she’s got another fan in me.”

“The thematic material shimmers in that 1930s Harlem manner but then turns heavy on the pocket groove as Nefertiti’s empowering rap lyric is accompanied by the band’s shouts.”

“And what is more, Nejma Nefertiti’s sharp lyricism and next-level flows add the power and authority of hip hop MCing to this heady mix.”

“Napoleon Da Legend & Nejma Nefertiti showcase impressive tag team artistry on their 11 track power opus “Alter Ego!” The lyrical arsenal’s loaded up!”

“Upon initially hearing her new EP, The Valley of the Queens, released March 26, 2021, you know Nejma is seasoned beyond her age in lyricism with a boisterous delivery.”

“Après avoir invité Napoleon Da Legend sur les titres "Hundred Beats" et "United We Fall", le groupe fondé à Boston a jeté son dévolu sur la rappeuse de Brooklyn (New York) Nejma Nefertiti qui dicte sa prose d'une belle façon sur le titre "Parallel Universe.”

“Come vibe with us and join some of the best hip-hop MCs and poets from Brooklyn and beyond for an electrifying evening charged to move your mind, body, and spirit. Featuring performances of brand new music and work by rapper Sa-Roc, vocalist and percussionist Okai, hip-hop artist Nejma Nefertiti, and poet Peggy Robles-Alvarado, this live virtual concert celebration—hosted by MC Baba Israel, with a special appearance by DJ Reborn—is open to audience members everywhere.”

“Closing track “Insurrealista” is an intricate, hip-hop-inspired jazz workout complete with tricky time signatures, frenetic percussion, koto shredding, and revolutionary bars courtesy of Nejma Nefertiti.”

“Sister Soul" is a Barson tune with lyrics by Barson, Nefertiti, and O’Neal. Yang Jin’s solo on pipa is riveting but the vocals O’Neal and Nefertiti speak of remarkable women revolutionaries of vision and of defense of Mother Earth. The vocals are hypnotic and the band is smoking hot.”

“Ya Habibi” was originally performed by the Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. Nefertiti’s rendition re-imagines the song as what Rodriguez calls a “pan-Islamic journey through LGBTQ+ identity” in a hip-hop love song that celebrates Nefertiti’s identity as an LGBTQ+ woman with Iranian, North African, and Indigenous American roots.”

“Nejma Nefertiti’s potent prose and striking delivery over searing soundscapes by Egyptian producer Mohamad Malek make for rewind worthy Hip Hop on “The Valley of the Queens.” The audio artisan serves up authentic flows that beckon listeners to an era when boom bap reigned supreme.”

“The album begins with “Nonantzin,” a dynamic opener that introduces the squonk of Barson’s sax offset with Rodriguez’s soaring soprano in the Uto-Aztec language. It moves through “Sister Soul,” a matriarchal anthem with a collision of all three vocalists, before Nefertiti takes over with her on the funky hip-hop jam “Ya Habibi.”

“Ya Habibi” makes reference to the repertoire of the legendary Egyptian chanteuse Umm Kalthoum. The romance of the Diva’s music is recast in a feminist metaphor, but retains the theme of a questing freedom, something that was always veiled and suggestive in her music. Nejma Nefertiti’s vocals are absolutely glorious here.”

“Ya Habibi” is a Nefertiti, Barson, and Rossman original that is EmCeed by Nefertiti. The hip-hop influence is combined with a grooving funk beat with a superb horn part and vocal harmonies. The two styles are joined in a celebration of musical sounds that will lift the emotions.”

"My girl Nejma Nefertiti on that GRIND – just put out her first vinyl! It’s called ‘The Valley of the Queens’ which is where we both reside."

"It’s crazy that Herring has been rolling 20 years but has never repped a female artist. Sure, we’ve had lots of female guests; Bahamadia, Lil Kim, Amayss, Stahrr, Madame Star, Gypcees, Sistar Act among others,, but never the main artist on a release. Not that we’ve been looking out for female artists to make it happen. This project was just another natural Herring release. It just happens to be the case that the act is female. A killer 4 track project produced by Mohamad Malek and featuring Napoleon Da Legend, The Valley of The Queens EP makes for a solid 7″ of Brooklyn flava for the heads. Peep it – you will not be disappointed."

“Nejma Nefertiti drops 7 tracks of pure, authentic Hip Hop heat on “The Harvest!”

"Napoleon Da Legend & Nejma Nefertiti drop 5 tracks of collabo heat!"

"This woman is going places – in business, in music and in LIFE. She’s a winner, a doer and a shot caller and I am duly impressed. She is definitely one to watch."

"Tonight’s featured guest is Nejma Nefertiti. We listen to her track “Create A path” and discuss her music and drive. You really see what makes her a rad representation of Female Hip hop."

"Melding neoclassical piano overtures, modern synths, and an earthy rap style, lyricist Nejma Nefertiti and classical pianist Nina Kennedy created a protest song to keep you energized as you continue to advocate for change."

“Killer rhymes, social activism, teaching and sound, clothing and perfume design. These are just some of the traits of musician and activist Nejma Nefertiti. Nejma creates art in order to create awareness. Her music is her sword as she fights for social justice and a more equal and positive world.”

“Performed by hip-hop artist Nejma Nefertiti, the Stoneflower withstands the Sword’s brutality, and raps back a call for labor solidarity. Throughout the movement, Nefertiti effortlessly negotiates polyrhythmic textures, which increase in complexity as the Stoneflower finally cracks the Sword’s blade.”

"Through Hip hop we remember our origins and our journeys; we remember where we’re from and we manifest where we’re going. Words are magic. Hip hop is magic." - Nejma Nefertiti

“Nefertiti’s effervescent stage presence and skill as lyricist and performer deserves particular note and praise, culminating in the full band rendition of Ya Habibi with lyrics by Nefertiti.”

“The latter are put to great effect on “the Workers March,” wherein vocalist Nejma Nefertiti adds very strong, effective hip hop. She is featured on “Stoneflower Requiem,” with revolutionary lyrics over funk rhythms and Bernard Grobman’s sinewy electric guitar, reminiscent of Pete Cosey’s noted work.”

“Nejma Nefertiti es la visionaria de la fiesta que se formó después de asistir y participar en The First Ecosocialist International con camaradas del Afro Yaqui Music Collective y ex Black Panther, Mama C (Charlotte Hill O'Neal). El Colectivo se formó en torno a la capacitación en defensa personal y armamento de las mujeres para la libertad y protección de todas las mujeres en todo el mundo, en respuesta al "Plan de Acción" que fue creado en la Primera Internacional Ecosocialista por más de 100 delegados de 19 países y 12 indígenas. naciones, para salvar a la Madre Tierra.”

“Another speaker was Nejma Nefertiti, a sound engineer and hip hop artist from Brooklyn. Nefertiti began writing and composing music at a young age, but it wasn’t until later on that she began to use technology to empower young people of colour. She now aims to raise awareness and bring about social change through her work by selecting projects that empower marginalized individuals.”