Rapper Lady Shakespeare’s namesake is quite the one to live up to. But after listening to just a few minutes of her music, it’s clear that the artist deserves the title. She’s been compared to artists like Missy Elliot and Da Brat, however she considers herself an original-- and justifiably so. She began seriously writing at age 18, and hasn’t looked back since then. Songs such as “Genesis” and “I Deserve U” highlight her style and have earned thousands of streams. The artist’s talent is unmistakably unique, hence the thousands of monthly listeners that she has on Spotify. Only one year following her streaming debut, Lady Shakespeare has already been featured on Vibration Records’ upcoming Rap + R&B playlist. Looking towards the future, she’s poised to become a household name. Born Jasmin Denise Bain, she launched her career by post covers of songs and freeatyles on Myspace Music. her style and performances evolved from music artists like Jay-Z more rap-oriented material that reflected Lady Shakespeare's growing appreciation for artists like Stormzy. Late in 2010 she released her "Memoirs of a Ghostwriter" series of songs and freestyles; in 2012, she released her second mixtape, "17". 3 years later she released her 3rd project, "Dangerously Animated" along with its first single "Dangerously Animated," along with singles "Blackout" and "Sleep On U" feat. Tory Lanez and Stay Golden Swerve.