Michie ‘BahdGyal’ Mee, Canada’s Queen of Hip Hop, has graced
us with an 18-track album entitled ‘BahdGyals Revenge’ and this is a body of
work you must hear.
Michie’s greatness has always been her pen, when it meets
paper, when it meets the recording booth, when it meets the dopest beats which
leads to this album and the world stage.
Gifting us with Hip Hop interlaced with Dancehall and Reggae as well as
Rock n’ Roll (track 15 “What You Talkin’ Bout”), Michie’s revenge is the absolute
statement that Hip Hop is not dead. No
disrespect to Rappers, Trappers and those in between.
The Queen’s voice comes after the announcement by Chuck D
(track 1 “Intro”) who confirms Michie’s genres of Hip Hop, Reggae and Rock n’
Roll. Mich takes a moment to lyrically lay
the foundation of how she arrived where she is (track 2 “Forgot About Mich”). After that, it is straight cruise control on
her sonic highway.
“Made It” featuring Tonya P pays homage to Michie’s hometown
of Toronto, and “BahdGyal Bubble” brings out the hardcore attitude of Dancehall
that tumps through the psyche of anyone who thinks that we cannot throw-down
north of the border. Remember, Toronto
has the largest Jamaican population outside of New York and Michie is proud to
represent that.
Bringing her roots from Jamaica to the fore, “Whey Mee Get
It From” honors the Mothers before her.
Artists such as Sister Nancy, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Lady G, Marcia
Griffiths, Spice Official, Carla Marshall and Sister Carole paved part of the
road Michie has traveled. Paying respect
to these Ladies and more shows the level of respect the BahdGyal has for fellow
Queens in Reggae and Dancehall.
Where there is a Queen, you will find a King which makes me
appreciate the song “Love.” The album
version is a 2020 upgrade from the original acoustic version released in 2011 (don’t
get it wrong, both versions are straight fire).
Lindo P perfectly compliments Michie’s flow who shows a vulnerable side of
women – the ones who on rare occasions admit to wanting and needing love. If black love needed a sound, this song is
it.
The album ends with “Made It” (Remix) featuring Kenny
Cee. Although Michie performs this song
with Tonya P (track 7), this version ends with heavy elements of Soul that allows
Kenny’s lyrics to shine like the beacon of light they are intended to be … yes life
will get tough and throw curves but we have to be strong and survive. That is Michie’s ‘revenge;’ she is strong,
and she survived. Peep her album cover art ... see that single rose growing through the concrete!
Wait ‘til you see what comes next!
Connect with The Queen on IG @michiebadgyalmee
Stream Bahdgyals Revenge on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3iqxsmcVilI19SYpSqVEfu
