The Island Jams (“Give It to You,” “Reload”)Ī handful of Eve’s songs reflect her love for Caribbean influences, and she first experimented with the island sound with 2007’s “Give It To You.” Produced by fellow Ruff Ryder Swizz Beatz, the sultry single features dancehall star Sean Paul and finds Eve at her most seductive. “She Bad Bad,” found on 2013’s Lip Lock, is an experimental tune that fuses electronic beats with Afrobeat-inspired hooks. The powerful tune reminds everyone that while she may have taken a little hiatus, she’s still got the fire. “Eve,” which features Jamaican personality Miss Kitty, came later in her career (2013 to be exact). The Grammy-nominated “Satisfaction,” found on 2002’s Eve-Olution, is a more subdued production that allows the rapper’s flow to take center stage as she spits about putting all her haters to rest. Prior to the 2010s streaming takeover, it was a challenge for rappers (let alone female rappers) to earn such chart success.
Baby., received a 2005 Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The single, from Stefani’s debut 2004 album Love. Dre – sampled Louchie Lou & Michie One’s 1993 song of the same name. “Rich Girl” – the second team-up from Stefani, the rapper, and Dr. Featuring Alicia Keys, the affectionate single displayed Eve’s softer side – and also peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100.Įve followed up with “Gangsta Lovin’,” the lead single from 2002’s Eve-Olution. Dre-produced “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.” The buzzy single, found on Eve’s sophomore album Scorpion (released in 2001) soared to No. The rapper kept the momentum going by linking up with Gwen Stefani for the Dr.
The Hits (“Hot Boyz,” “Let Me Blow Ya Mind,” “Rich Girl,” “Gangsta Lovin’”)Ī few months after Eve stepped onto the scene, the rapper quickly scored her first top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 – thanks to Missy Elliott’s “Hot Boyz.” A still beloved posse cut (also featuring Lil’ Mo, Nas, and Q-Tip) from Elliott’s 1999 sophomore album Da Real World, the song showcased Eve’s now-signature sassy flow. Nonetheless, music has always remained at the forefront, and these are her best songs. The rapper also found a home in film and TV, starring in the Barbershop film franchise, her own Eve sitcom (which ran from 2003-2006 on UPN), and serving as a co-host on CBS daytime talk show The Talk starting in 2017. She dabbled in fashion with the launch of clothing line Fetish, which launched in 2003 and closed in 2009. 1, was sharp and assertive, with Eve rapping over a catchy Swizz Beatz production.Īs Eve became an established name in the rap world, she also expanded her reach. Dre’s Aftermath and appearing on 1998’s Bulworth soundtrack and The Roots’ “You Got Me,” Eve moved to Ruff Ryders Entertainment/Interscope and was properly introduced on “What Ya Want.” The 1999 single, found on the compilation Ryde or Die Vol. She initially found a place as a singer in an all-female R&B cover group called Dope Girl Posse, but when the group’s manager suggested they take a rap approach, Eve began sharpening her lyrical pen. With the genre’s lack of female representation at the time, the paw print chest-tattooed Eve was a unique voice: A slick lyricist that shifted the male gaze of rap to a female’s perspective on sexuality, self-worth, and stacking your coins.Įve Jihan Jeffers Cooper is a proud Philadelphia native. The Ruff Ryders were one of the largest rap posses in the late 90s, and Eve – AKA the label’s First Lady – helped propel them to Grammy-winning dominance.
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