Lichelle Marie Laws: The BO$$ Behind the Beats
03/15/24 • 20 min
March is Women’s History Month. Val 'The Voice' Johnson pays tribute to the late hip-hop legend Lichelle Marie Laws, better known as BO$$. Her rise to fame with hits like 'Deeper,' to her struggles with health and the industry, and her eventual transition to a radio DJ in Texas. Hear about her groundbreaking work, the challenges she faced, and the profound impact she had on the music world and her peers. Special segments include insights from her collaboration with Def Jef and heartfelt tributes from the hip-hop community, including a memorable anecdote from DJ Premier. Tune in to discover the enduring legacy of a woman who broke barriers in the hip-hop industry and continued to inspire despite life's obstacles.
Article References:
RE Classics - BOSS Interview Rap Entertainment Television - Interview with BO$$ in 1993
Same as the old Boss By Brian Smith_Jun 16 2004
Boss Performs (Live) 4/17/12 @ DJ Los' Birthday Party
A GoFund Me Memorial Homegoing Fund has been set-up for Lichelle.
"A DJ Saved My Life" is the new eBook by Val "The Voice" Johnson. The book is a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of music and the therapeutic potential of podcasting all with the ABCs of Podcasting rolled into one. Reserve your copy NOW!
March is Women’s History Month. Val 'The Voice' Johnson pays tribute to the late hip-hop legend Lichelle Marie Laws, better known as BO$$. Her rise to fame with hits like 'Deeper,' to her struggles with health and the industry, and her eventual transition to a radio DJ in Texas. Hear about her groundbreaking work, the challenges she faced, and the profound impact she had on the music world and her peers. Special segments include insights from her collaboration with Def Jef and heartfelt tributes from the hip-hop community, including a memorable anecdote from DJ Premier. Tune in to discover the enduring legacy of a woman who broke barriers in the hip-hop industry and continued to inspire despite life's obstacles.
Article References:
RE Classics - BOSS Interview Rap Entertainment Television - Interview with BO$$ in 1993
Same as the old Boss By Brian Smith_Jun 16 2004
Boss Performs (Live) 4/17/12 @ DJ Los' Birthday Party
A GoFund Me Memorial Homegoing Fund has been set-up for Lichelle.
"A DJ Saved My Life" is the new eBook by Val "The Voice" Johnson. The book is a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of music and the therapeutic potential of podcasting all with the ABCs of Podcasting rolled into one. Reserve your copy NOW!
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"A DJ Saved My Life" is the new eBook by Val "The Voice" Johnson. The book is a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of music and the therapeutic potential of podcasting all with the ABCs of Podcasting rolled into one. Reserve your copy NOW here: http://tinyurl.com/wjfa9t9f
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