Desdamona came onto the Minneapolis scene in 1997 and although she wasn't the first woman to grab the mic, she paved the way for ladies who rock the mic in the Twin Cities and was the first female MC widely known for not only rockin' mics but as a promoter, community organizer and teaching artist. She co-founded B-Girl Be, a celebration of women in Hip Hop that hosted women from all over the world in the 4 elements of Hip Hop to the Twin Cities for a yearly festival (2005-07, 2009-10).
For years, Des has toured and recorded as well as hosting a weekly open mic at the Blue Nile, creating a space for up and coming artists in the Twin Cities. In 2007. Des toured with Jamaican grammy award winning, living legends , Sly &amp; Robbie and has collaborated with the duo numerous times. (There is a sample right here on her page - "The Source") Des has shared the stage with Saul Williams, Brother Ali, Boots Riley (The Coup), Les Nubians, Zap Mama, Guru, KRS ONE and many more.
2012, with partner Carnage the Executioner, French Label, Nato Records / Hope Street released the ill chemistry self-titled album. ill chemistry is a collaboration of beat box and vocals. 

In April of 2016 Des is releasing her latest album "No Man's Land" featuring an all woman cast of features. A response to the lack of representation of women in Hip Hop, the album explores a new world where women are the dominant voice in the art form and pays respect to those who came before. 
All of Desdamona's music can be found on itunes and bandcamp. 
Check out her video for The Comeback at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/desdamonaone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/desdamonaone</a> 



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