The Poetess Promotional Portrait
Visual image
The Poetess
Record company
Poetic Groove Records
Datec. 1989
Mediumpaper (fiber product)
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.32 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1998.827.406
Text EntriesThe Poetess (Felicia Morris, b. 1967) is a rapper and radio personality. She made her radio debut at the age of 5 years old on KDIA-AM in the San Francisco Bay Area. Signed as the first female rapper with Poetic Groove/Interscope Records in 1992, her debut album Simply Poetry featured guest appearances from Jamie Foxx, Def Jef, and Kool G. Rap.
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