Mouv' is a French public radio station owned by Radio France. It is primarily a youth-oriented media outlet, with its core focus being on hip hop, R&B, and electronic music.
Lou Doillon, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj: Feminism for All
In early July, French-British singer and actress Lou Doillon shook up the internet by attacking Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj. A cool-headed analysis and perspective on opposing visions of feminism in 2015…
Women and Rap Production in France
You’re a huge hip hop fan but can’t name a single female rap producer in France? Don’t panic—it’s not due to your shaky knowledge but to a very real fact. Today, it’s impossible to find a woman in mainstream hip hop production. But how can we explain this phenomenon? And more importantly, how can we fix it?…
Rap and R&B: Women and Production in the United States
While rap leaves little room for female artists, the world of production proves even more impenetrable. Here are 10 American rap or R&B producers who have made their mark on hip hop history in the United States and continue to leave their imprint…
Roller Derby: A Predominantly Female Urban Sport
3,200 licensed members, 3,500 skaters, and nearly 150 clubs in France—roller derby has been thriving in France since the early 2010s. Adored by feminist and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) communities, the once-marginal practice has established itself as a genuine sport largely practiced by women…
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