Hanifah Walidah is an American poet, rapper, singer, actress, playwright, educator and LGBT activist.
[1][2] Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists like The Vibe Khameleons, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Alexkid [fr], Mike Ladd, St.Lo, and Antipop Consortium.
[3] In 1994, Shä-Key released her debut album, A Head Nädda’s Journey To Adidi Skizm (produced by Earl Blaize), mixing experimental hip-hop, soul and beatbox (featuring Rahzel who became a member of The Roots).
[6] In 2005, the song "Pick It Up" (performed by Alexkid and composed by Stefane Goldman, Alexis Mauri and Hanifah Walidah) was included in the compilation 24 Hours in Paris.
Stéphane Davet of the newspaper Le Monde wrote, "The beautiful story of a trio from Lorient crossing paths with the poet and singer from New York, Hanifah Walidah (...) Between the roughness of blues, the spirit of politicized rap, and the depth of soul, Miss Walidah's singing shines all the more as her energy as a performer radiates the stage".