Since 2010, Melodee has established herself as a voice for Amsterdam, performing at SXSW and around the globe from Africa to Japan. She’s not alone in her international arrival either. Melodee is joined by DJ/producer, I.N.T., and Spanish beatsmiths, Cookin’ Soul. I.N.T., who’s been down with Melodee creating the sound for their group La Melodia, shows her range as a singer on “Give It Up.” But it’s Cookin’ Soul that brings her full circle with her hip-hop roots in the States. Their flip of “Check Out My Melody” by Eric B. & Rakim follows her blueprint for golden era hip-hop. Big Size, Milton and Zock of Cookin’ Soul setup a jacking-for-beats scenario that calls for Melodee’s best performance over a rework of MC Shan‘s “The Bridge” followed by the seductive sample of Dennis Edwards‘ “Don’t Look Any Further.”

Melodee’s nostalgia for hip-hop’s nascent years is a beautiful thing. It’s formative time, as fun and exciting as it was, is still fresh in her youthful demeanor—she smiles, and is confident in paying homage to hip-hop pioneers. Watch her grow like a plant and soon bear fruit for Dutchmen (and women) of Amsterdam’s future.

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