North Carolina-born rapper and lyricist Rapsody has made her mark as one of the most complex and unique artists of our time.
She has long been regarded as Hip-Hop’s most precise voices, and admired for her cultural commentary, lyricsm and constantly pushing storytelling in the genre forward.
She may be familiar to many fans of the genre, but she is the protégé of Grammy-winning producer and fellow NC native 9th Wonder and has featured on songs with artists like Kendrick Lamar. She is also signed under Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation.
In 2025, Rapsody, whose real name is Marianna Evans, won a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her song 3:AM featuring neo-soul legend Erykah Badu.
For what is the artist’s 43rd birthday today, Jan. 21, we have compiled a list of songs you need to add to your hip-hop rotation.
Pay Up
Destiny
Complexion (A Zulu Love) — Kendrick Lamar Featuring Rapsody
3:AM —Featuring Erykah Badu
Jesus Coming
Sojourner — Featuring J. Cole
That One Time
Fire — Featuring Moonchild
Without You — Anderson .Paak Featuring Rapsody
The Law — Ab-Soul Featuring Rapsody &Mac Miller
OooWee
Drama
The Man
Power — Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker
A Rollercoaster Jam Called Love—Featuring Gwen Bunn & Musiq Soulchild
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