Jean Grae, born Tsidi Ibrahim on November 26, 1976, in Cape Town, South Africa, is a multifaceted hip-hop artist known for her complex lyrics, sharp wit, and social commentary. She is the daughter of jazz musicians Sathima Bea Benjamin and Abdullah Ibrahim, which rooted her deeply in a musical background from an early stage. Taking her stage name from the X-Men character Jean Grey, Grae has been a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene since the mid-1990s. She first gained attention with the group Natural Resource in the late '90s and subsequently forged a solo career marked by a series of critically acclaimed releases such as "Attack of the Attacking Things," "This Week," and "Jeanius."

Her most recent works continue to showcase her versatility and evolution as an artist. Among these are "That's Not How You Do That Either: Yet Another Instructional Album For Adults", a tongue-in-cheek project offering humorous life advice through music, and "Everything's Fine", a full-length collaboration with rapper and producer Quelle Chris that satirically explores contemporary social issues. Grae has never been one to shy away from experimenting with different genres and styles, which is evident in the eclectic nature of her projects like "Zero," "Gold Purple Orange," and "iSweatergawd". With her commanding voice, incisive lyricism, and dynamic production choices, Jean Grae continues to be a visionary force in hip-hop, unafraid to push boundaries and tackle both personal and political subject matter in her work.

Genres

Alternative Hip Hop

Alternative R&b

East Coast Hip Hop

Hip Pop

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Latest Release

That's Not How You Do That Either: Yet Another Instructional Album For Adults

Jean Grae

Album - 7 Tracks - Released December 26, 2018