http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17487&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rssA female rap trio from Long Island, N.Y., Northern State consist of Hesta Prynn, DJ Sprout and Guinea Love. They rock a super-catchy -- some might say "sassy" -- style that instantly evokes memories of a <I>Licensed To Ill</I>-era Beastie Boys: heavy on the high-pitched loud rhymes and pop culture references. However, whereas the young Beasties repped the virtues of angel dust, KFC and under-aged girls, Northern State are all about political awareness, vegetarianism and female empowerment. Because of their very in-your-face style (both in content and delivery), most listeners will find them either absolutely brilliant or impossible to listen to; some critics have lauded them, while others have shredded their music. Regardless, the group's first album <I>Dying In Stereo</I> earned them a deal with Columbia Records, got them on <I>Last Call With Carson Daly</I>, and prompted collaborations with hip-hop icons like Pete Rock and DJ Muggs. Whether N.S. are just a flash in the pan or will become the first female white rap group to blow up remains to be seen, but they're definitely making moves. - Brolin WinningHitmakersen720Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:05:21 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17487&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss A female rap trio from Long Island, N.Y., Northern State consist of Hesta Prynn, DJ Sprout and Guinea Love. They rock a super-catchy -- some might say "sassy" -- style that instantly evokes memories of a <I>Licensed To Ill</I>-era Beastie Boys: heavy on the high-pitched loud rhymes and pop culture references. However, whereas the young Beasties repped the virtues of angel dust, KFC and under-aged girls, Northern State are all about political awareness, vegetarianism and female empowerment. Because of their very in-your-face style (both in content and delivery), most listeners will find them either absolutely brilliant or impossible to listen to; some critics have lauded them, while others have shredded their music. Regardless, the group's first album <I>Dying In Stereo</I> earned them a deal with Columbia Records, got them on <I>Last Call With Carson Daly</I>, and prompted collaborations with hip-hop icons like Pete Rock and DJ Muggs. Whether N.S. are just a flash in the pan or will become the first female white rap group to blow up remains to be seen, but they're definitely making moves. - Brolin Winning http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.17655834&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.17655834 alb.17655834 Northern State art.17487 1.99 Better Already - Single alb.17655834 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/4/2/5/1225244_170x170.jpg 2007-10-16 00:00:00.0 2007-10-16 00:00:00.0 true false single http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.17655834&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.17655834&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15952556&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.15952556 alb.15952556 Northern State art.17487 8.99 Can I Keep This Pen? alb.15952556 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/4/8/5/1105847_170x170.jpg 2007-08-28 00:00:00.0 2007-08-28 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15952556&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15952556&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14515722&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.14515722 alb.14515722 Northern State art.17487 1.99 Better Already alb.14515722 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/4/2/1/1021243_170x170.jpg 2007-04-17 00:00:00.0 2007-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false single http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14515722&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14515722&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6399497&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.6399497 alb.6399497 Northern State art.17487 10.99 All City alb.6399497 http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/cms/2004/album_170x170/northen_state_all_city_album_cover.6417706.jpg 2004-08-17 00:00:00.0 2004-08-17 00:00:00.0 true true main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6399497&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6399497&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6400147&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 3 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.6400147 alb.6400147 Northern State art.17487 9.99 All City alb.6400147 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/3/5/4/1814532_170x170.jpg 2004-08-03 00:00:00.0 2004-08-17 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6400147&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6400147&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.289244&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 3 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Northern State Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.289244 alb.289244 Northern State art.17487 8.99 Dying In Stereo alb.289244 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/7/5/6/1306571_170x170.jpg 2003-06-03 00:00:00.0 2002-06-03 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.289244&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.289244&variant=data&rws=%2Fnorthern-state%2Fdiscography.rss