Kash Doll: The Last Doll To Ever Do It

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Many may know Detroit rapper Kash Doll for a plethora of characteristics that include proud native Detroiter, rapper, fashionista, influencer, daughter, sister, mother and an advocate for women’s respect, support and independence and now the greatest one to ever do it, and I am not here to argue. You will be arguing with your self. I wrote what I wrote.

Listening to “The Last Doll” album provides the listener with an experience. An experience of growth and evolution. A true feeling of elevation from when she initially began, and one that she is clearly acknowledging though her music and work ethic for this album. As the “Last Doll” Tour has been sold out in every city thus far.

Kash Doll is not the same person, and with every lyric the listener can hear this. Especially, her faithful fans who have consistently been on this quest with her; from receiving world recognized awards at the BET Awards to having a reoccurring role as an actress on the hit series executive produced by 50 cent, “BMF”. She is a changed woman that didn’t let the streets overcome her desire, discipline and determination to share her talent with the world.

“The Last Doll” Album is flawless, passionate and inspiring. An original and authentic form of emotional street rhyming and emceeing that ranges from lullaby’s, reality rap and dance music. Kash Doll incorporates all genres of hip hop to deliver her messages about women experiences within inner city cultures. Kash Doll’s voice over hard beats is unequivocally embodying “Detroit vs. Everybody”. A mentality that only Detroiter’s can truly understand.

Through her cultural experiences she is not only telling the world that she is extremely talented, but that holistically Detroit is a talented city, as she continuously pays homage to the city that provided her a point of view that has framed her paradigm of herself as bossy, independent, professional, compassionate, loyal and honest, “a roll up your sleeve and let’s get it done” militant attitude, a “D” girl with a street perspective that can be figuratively used to navigate any landscape.

“Kash Kommandments” provides a blueprint to success. A honest, and relatable record that in essence tells women to above all “bet on yourself” in all aspects of their life; physically, relationally, professionally, financially and emotionally. “Stand for something, or fall for anything”, is a clear theme interwoven throughout her music, rather it is ultra hard and or extremely feminine.

One could consider Kash Doll as what rapper J. Cole considers himself the “Middle Child” of hip hop. As her lyrics explore themes of both the generation before her, and the generation that is coming up. Meticulously blending the old and the new sounds and styles with a conspicuous energy. Please note that it is not easy being a “middle child”, but she has solidified her position in rap effortlessly.

She exemplifies a clear stance on what her values are; family, respect, financial stability and independence that women 40 and up can relate to, and younger women need to know.

As Kash Doll has taken the time out to reflect on her growth and development from the last 10 years, her audience is growing up with her. As they listen to her music, she also makes them reflect on their own lives with her dual self-reflection and Hip Hop lullaby record “Klarity” that is soulful and has spiritual underpinnings.

There have been a host of artist from Detroit that have achieved worldwide success that have embodied some of the same sentiments, but this is clearly Kash Dolls time to reign, and everyone who hasn’t recognized this, needs to. This album is special. A skillful delivery of facts, imagery, joy and rhythms…Art.

There is something about her collaborations that just feel perfect, her records with Tink, Tee Grizzy, and Dej Loaf are the perfect pairing, as Kash Doll’s voice has very strong projection with a very clear articulation and a variety of range depending on if the record is adapting an emotional, ultra feminine or authoritative delivery.

Hence, “The Last Doll” is a balanced record intersecting a blend of hard beats, melodic chants and sharp projections. One does not hear an abundance of one instrumental element/sound, theme/perspective on this album. This album has variety.

The writing is strategic, brilliant, reflective, serious and different, a direct reflection of what appears to be her lived experiences, ultimately her journey.

Consequently, even though one may not know what she is alluding to when she say’s “The Last Doll” . However, it is apparent and we all can agree, she will be “The Last Doll” to ever do it for all women, rap and the streets so effortlessly.