Short Biography

Louise Amanda Harman ,known as Lady Sovereign, is an English rapper. As an MC, her authenticity has been contested based on race, "even though she grew up in the same kind of public-housing project - Chalk Hill estate, now demolished - that many grime artists did". She has been compared to both Melanie Chisholm (namely her Sporty Spice persona), as "another lily-white rap sensation". Lady Sovereign is notable for her adoption of a relatively masculine appearance and aggressive delivery, donning athletic gear and mocking the characteristics traditionally associated with her gender. This stands in sharp contrast to female artists in similar genres, such as bassline house’s more traditionally feminine Zoe. New Yorker writer Sasha Frere-Jones describes her as "good: pithy, clever, and able to use her honking voice to humorous effect."

Who's Dated Who content is contributed and edited by our readers. Please report errors or omissions on this page.