Shimei Empress is a Kenyan-born and Detroit-based rapper-singer who began her music career in Nairobi in 2005, and moved to metro Detroit around 2012 for graduate school (Eastern Michigan University). Her sound blends neo-soul, R&B, electronica and hip-hop, while her lyrics are a melodic, percussive...
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Shimei Empress is a Kenyan-born and Detroit-based rapper-singer who began her music career in Nairobi in 2005, and moved to metro Detroit around 2012 for graduate school (Eastern Michigan University). Her sound blends neo-soul, R&B, electronica and hip-hop, while her lyrics are a melodic, percussive flow of confession, compassion and prevailing positivity. Her EP, "All Tethered Soul," will be released this fall; it’s her first full recording in English, which is actually her fourth language. She is intent on continuing to splice a diverse range of sounds and styles into her energetic rap, while incorporating a blend of the languages she speaks. Detroit Free press selected Shimei as one of top 10 local artists at 2016 Arts Beats and Eats festival in Michigan,
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