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Lady B is widely considered a hip-hop pioneer in Philadelphia.
She graduated from Overbrook High School.
Wendy Clark began spinning hip-hop records on WHAT 1340 AM in 1979 and solidified the hip-hop community in Philly.
In 1979 she became one of the first female artists to release a rap record- "To The Beat Y'all" on TEC Records. The cut was later picked up by Sugarhill Records and is included on many compilation albums.
She is responsible for helping to kickstart the careers of Public Enemy, Poor Righteous Teachers, King Sun, Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, MC Breeze, Schoolly D, 3X Dope, Cash Money and more.
Vibe's History of Hip Hop refers to Lady B as arguably the most influential female radio personality in Hip Hop history.
Info submitted by Funk Wizard Snow
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