-Attention DMV and Beyond -
If you do not know Maimouna Youssef, don't hesitate and wait until you see her name in lights on the big stage, get to know her now. She has just released her EP - Black Magic Woman. Get it and get a sample of her skills. You can get it here or on iTunes. Maimouna is currently working on her inaugural full length solo project which will be released in late spring/early summer.
A Little Bit About Maimouna Youssef
Maimouna Youssef is a grammy nominated seasoned singer, emcee, songwriter and poet. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song. She has swapped musical licks with such artists as Angelique Kidjo, Brian Wilson’s band, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Dead Prez, Wilco, Zap Mama, Cody Chestnut, Martin Luther, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. Maimouna has also rocked the stages of many renowned venues such as Denver Colorado ‘s Red Rocks Amphitheater, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Switzerland’s Moniteau Jazz Festival, and The Carter Baron Amphitheater in Washington, DC. Her musical endeavors were a springboard for Youssef to make her big screen debut in Dave Chapelle’s hip hop documentary “Block Party.” Four years after her grammy nomination, Maimouna Youssef returns to the scene and hasn't lost a step.
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