About Rah Digga
Rah Digga (born Rashia Fisher) is an American rapper, writer, actress and activist. Well known as a longtime member of the Flipmode Squad, a Hip Hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007 and continued to have a prosperous solo career.. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs” by Allmusic and has been deemed “one of Hip Hop’s most skilled female MCs” in the book How to Rap. You can catch her on the weekly podcast she hosts with Lord Jamar titled the “Yanadameen Godcast”. Rah Digga is a resident of Newark, NJ.
Rah Digga attended private school in Maryland, where she graduated as Salutatorian, then studied engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Although she was highly skilled in the math and sciences and was granted a full scholarship to M. I. T. , she deferred to pursue her real passion which was music.
Early on, Rah Digga was a member of the Outsidaz, a group that included Eminem. She went on to join Flipmode Squad after being handpicked by Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest where he spotted her performing eight months pregnant at a Lyricist Lounge showcase. After recording a series of projects with her new crew, Rah went on to achieve success in Hollywood making movies including Joel Silver’s blockbuster sci-fi hit “Thirteen Ghosts” and MTV Hip Hopera “Carmen” starring Beyonce. After a nice stint on the West coast, she came back to Newark to pursue her true passions by combining her first and second loves, music and working with kids.
Since Rah Digga’s return to Newark she has worked closely with the Newark schools lecturing, performing at various community events and acting as a hometown mentor for at risk youth in community programs. To further her commitment to the city of Newark, in 2009 she founded the Feed Me Foundation which recruits youth in the community to prepare and deliver food to Newark’s homeless as well as Lyrics Matter, LLC founded in 2015 which teaches young adults music techniques and entrepreneurial skills in the entertainment field.
Alongside her committed work to the children of Newark, she continues to be sought out by some of the biggest stars. She has worked alongside Mariah Carey, was invited by Michael Jackson to perform at his 30th Anniversary Special, and even Amy Winehouse-before her untimely death, had plans to work with Rah.
Rah has been the recipient of several prominent awards for her work in the music field but her most cherished acknowledgement was being presented the Key to the City of Newark by former Mayor Sharpe James on the day of her debut album release back in 2000.
It’s clear that wherever her endeavors or life journeys carry her, Rah always makes her way back home!
hi-res GALLERY
upcoming shows
*2024*
PAST showS
FUGEES REUNION TOUR - 2023
RAH DIGGA & SA-ROC CITY WINERY TOUR - DC - NYC - BOSTON - ATLANTA - DURHAM - ASHEVILLE - NASHVILLE - AUGUST 2023
CITY PARK SUMMERSTAGE FOR #HIPHOP50 - CONEY ISLAND, NY - 8/6/2023
RAH DIGGA & THE OUTSIDAZ - LINCOLN PARK #HIPHOP50 FESTIVAL - NEWARK, NJ - 7/30/2023
ROBERT GLASPER & FRIENDS - CITY WINERY ATLANTA - MAY 2023
DO IT ALL & FRIENDS feat. Rah Digga, Redman, Treach & Lords of The Underground - IRVINGTON, NJ - JULY 2022
LOVERS AND FRIENDS FESTIVAL - LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 2022
LYRICIST LOUNGE 30TH ANNIVERSARY @ THE APOLLO THEATER - HARLEM, NYC - 2022
LIVE @ THE BLUE NOTE - NEW YORK CITY - 2017
HIP HOP KEMP FESTIVAL - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC [FULL SHOW] - 2017
DIRTY HARRIET 21st ANNIVERSARY - DALLAS, TEXAS - 4/4/2021
QUARANTINE EDITION VIRTUAL LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE - 5/30/2020
Rah Digga & Rampage Live in Chile (2016)
Rah Digga Live in Oslo, Norway
Rah Digga Live @ Club Hacienda, Vodice (Croatia)
Rah Digga - Tight LIVE at the Apollo 2000
GALLERY PICS OF PAST SHOWS & EVENTS:
MUSIC
the soundcloud files
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the soundcloud files 〰️
A collection of various freestyles and leak joints from past to present. only available at rahdiggamusic.com!
CLASSIC
[DELUXE EDITION]
Produced by: Nottz
THE official sophomore ALBUM released Sept. 14th 2010 on RawKoncept Records.
Includes: 2 additional tracks & 5 bonus remix tracks!!
Released: 09/14/2010
RawKoncept Records
EVERYTHING IS A STORY
[UNRELEASED]
the SHELVED ALBUM FROM jay records FEATURING THE SMASH SINGLE PARTY & BULLSHIT.
Scheduled Released: 2004
Flipmode/Jay Records
DIRTY HARRIET
APRIL 4TH, 2020 MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAH DIGGA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM.
Released: 04/04//2000
Flipmode/Elektra Records
Click on any of the following streaming platforms for more Rah Digga discography:
GUEST FEATURES
“ROLLING 200 DEEP”
DJ KAY SLAY is back with 200 OF HIP HOP’S FINEST. RAH APPEARS AT THE 35:09 MARK! #RIPDJKAYSLAY
“tonight”
young zee returns with his solo ep scumbag available at youngzeemusic.com
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH
“grind mode cypher”
THE ANNUAL GRIND MODE CYPHER RETURNS FOR 2022 FEATURING RAH DIGGA
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH
“Hell’s fury”
RJ PAYNE FEAT. PAPOOSE, Rah Digga, CORY GUNZ, ROYCE DA 5’9 & DJ KAYSLAY
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH
“ROLLING 110 DEEP”
WATCH AS DJ KAY SLAY ASSEMBLES 110 OF HIP HOP’S FINEST FROM THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. RAH APPEARS AT THE 6:16 MARK!
CLICK IMAGE TO LISTEN
“Black Woman”
FEAT. RAPSODY, KE TURNER, RAH DIGGA AND NIKKI GRIER IS THE 1ST SINGLE OFF THE UPCOMING NOTTZ RAW ALBUM THE FUTURE IS FEMALE THAT WILL FEATURE ALL WOMEN.
CLICK IMAGE TO LISTEN
“FOLLOW THE WAVE”
feat. flipmode squad. THIS remix IS featured on Busta Rhymes’ EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT 2 Deluxe edition.
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH
“FULLY CHARGED”
FEAT. LIL FAME, RAH DIGGA AND BUMPY KNUCKLES OFF THE ALBUM THE ESSENCE ENTIRELY PRODUCED BY GRANDDADDY I.U.
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH
“DIRTY WORK”
feat RAH DIGGA ▪︎ FREEYUN FLOWZ ▪︎ FEERCE FOR THE BBS BOYS. IT’S A JERSEY THING!
freestyles
VIDEOS
CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS OF RELEASES FROM THE PAST DECADE!!
THE REVOLUTION SERIES:
THE SINGLES:
film & television
*ACTING REEL*
*rufus*
A man in the hood, Rufus, tells five disturbing dark stories about body horror to his family and friends against his wife's will.
Director: Mars Roberge
Writers: Erez Majerantz, Mars Roberge
Starring: 'Freeway' Ricky Ross, David J, Debra Haden
Released: (TBA)
Click HERE to visit IMDb for more info!
*STARS*
A group of homeless women learn that a tiny glimmer of hope is worth all the money in the world.
Director: Mars Roberge
Writers: Doron Braunshtein (story), Mars Roberge (screenplay)
Starring: Debra Haden, Rah Digga, Sophia Lamar
Released: Feb 17, 2023
Click HERE to visit IMDb for more info!
*CARMEN: A HIP-HOPERA*
A contemporary, urban retelling of the classic story, Carmen: A Hip Hopera follows the life of a police sergeant whose world is turned upside down when an irresistible woman enters his life.
Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Michael Elliot, Roscoe (story soundtrack)
Starring: Beyonce, Mekhi Phifer, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant
Released: 2001
Click HERE to visit IMDb for more info!
*THIRTEEN GHOSTS*
When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves house and fortune to his nephew and his family. While they're inside, they find they are not alone.
Director: Steven Beck
Writers: Robb White (story), Neal Marshall Stevens (screenplay), Richard D’Ovidio (screenplay)
Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Shannon Elizabeth, Matthew Lillard, Rah Digga, F. Murray Abraham
Released: 2001
Click HERE to visit IMDb for more info!
Press
HIPHOPDX: RAH DIGGA KEEPS TAME ONE'S LEGACY ALIVE WITH 'LOST' JOINT EP WITH YOUNG ZEE. CLICK HERE
ambrosia for heads: Rah Digga Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50 Years On A Powerful Song. click here
BET: Big Daddy Kane Officiates Rah Digga's Wedding on 'Rock the Bells Cruise'. WATCH HERE
madamenoire: Hip Hip 50: Rah Digga Reflects On Her Career As One Of Rap’s Most Influential MCs. watch here
EBONY MAGAZINE: MICKEY FACTZ, RAH DIGGA, METHOD MAN AND MORE ARE PRESERVING HIP HOP WITH EDUCATION. click here to read
FORBES: Pendulum Ink Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Honors Women Artists. click here to read
RAH DIGGA STOPS BY SPECTRUM NEWS NY1 TO SIT DOWN WITH “NEWS ALL DAY” ANCHOR RUSCHELL BOONE TO DISCUSS MOTHERHOOD IN HIP HOP.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 5TH 2023
As we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, I had a great morning at @ny1 being interviewed by @ruschellboone chopping it up about Motherhood in Hip Hop and what it takes to survive a male dominated sport with a kid in tow! S/O @thealexandrahill_ for being the news producer extraordinaire that put this whole thing together. Love you bestie 💕💕
The Independent Critic Review
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The Independent Critic Review *
Take an up close and personal look at Rah Digga as she sits down with WMM (We Make Movies) to talk about the upcoming film Stars and her ultimate agenda for accepting this role: A Legend Goes Indie - Point of View w/ Rah Digga
FORBES PRESENTS: RAP MENTORS, EPISODE 3: STEVE LOBEL AND RAH DIGGA
On this episode of Rap Mentors, hip-hop manager Steve Lobel, along with rapper and activist Rah Digga, share their stories of mentors that have changed their lives, as well as best advice for paying it forward.
SKI BEATS PRESENTS: #smackpackvol7challenge
Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers: Female Hip-Hop Success featuring Roxanne Shanté and Rah Digga
Rah Digga takes the stage & delivers that realness that’s been missing from Hip-Hop (Video) ow.ly/sctp30fIeDZ
14 Hip Hop Heavyweights who attended college http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/rappers-college-who-went_n_2124838.html?slideshow=true#gallery/259211/10
Rah Digga, Classic Album Review (Raw Koncept) | SPIN.com http://t.co/knZLerf via @SPINmagazine
Rah Digga - Classic Album Review http://t.co/NEdkBab via @hiphopdx
News & EVENTS
Rah Digga discusses her music program ahead of North to Shore Festival. click here to watch
RAH DIGGA HEADS TO TAIWAN TO TEACH HIP-HOP CULTURE!!
*BET AWARDS 2023*
WATCH RAH DIGGA TAKE THE STAGE ALONGSIDE THE 2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT AND FELLOW CREW MEMBER BUSTA RHYMES!!
MORE BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT THE BET AWARDS 2023
SOCIAL JUSTICE ALL-STAR WEEKEND IN ANNAPOLIS, MD 7/22-7/24 2021
#SOCIALJUSTICEWEEKEND HOSTED BY NBA LEGEND STEPHEN JACKSON IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND IS A SERIES OF EVENTS CREATED TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR THE VARIOUS FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE FOREVER BEEN IMPACTED BY POLICE BRUTALITY. THE MOST RECENT EVENT WAS IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF BREONNA TAYLOR, WHO WAS BRUTALLY GUNNED DOWN BY OFFICERS IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY ON MARCH 13TH, 2020. THE OFFICERS IN QUESTION OBTAINED AN ILLEGAL SEARCH WARRANT AND PROCEEDED TO MURDER HER AS SHE SLEPT. TO THIS DAY, NONE OF THOSE OFFICERS WERE CHARGED FOR THIS TRAGIC OCCURRENCE.
THIS CHARITY EVENT GATHERED CELEBS FROM THE SPORTS, FILM, TELEVISION AND MUSIC FIELDS TO HELP BRING AWARENESS TO SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE SOCIAL INJUSTICES CARRIED OUT AGAINST BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE ON A DAILY BASIS. THE WEEKEND WAS FILLED WITH EVERYTHING FROM FINANCIAL LITERACY PANELS TO COMMUNITY POP UP SHOPS, BOAT RIDES AND EVEN A CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME WHERE RAH DIGGA COACHED #TEAMPEACE AND FORMER NBA STAR LAMAR ODOM COACHED #TEAMJUSTICE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE BREONNA TAYLOR FOUNDATION.
CHECK OUT EVENT HIGHLIGHTS IN THE GALLERY BELOW!
RAH DIGGA IS OFFICIALLY NAMED HONORARY HOST OF THE ANNUAL “MC SHA ROCK DAY” IN THE BRONX.
THIS IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE ON THE FIRST SATURDAY IN JUNE AT GUN HILL PARK IN BRONX, NY. CITY OFFICIALS AND BRONX DELEGATES HAVE DESIGNATED THIS DAY TO HONOR THE PIONEERING HIP HOP LEGEND FROM THE FUNKY FOUR PLUS ONE, MC SHA ROCK. CHECK OUT THE GALLERY BELOW!
*THE THEATER RESPONDS TO THE PUBLIC MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD*
Premiered June 28th, 2020. Future dates TBD…
PRESS RELEASE:
Rah Digga, female rapper extraordinaire, and playwright/producer Kenike Miché partner to make a firm stance against POLICE BRUTALITY - all on the backdrop of a fairytale. CINDY SOUL dares to confront perspectives on police killings and present a tribute to George Floyd during a virtual stage reading on June 28th at 7:00PM. Tickets - $15 (portion of the proceeds to EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE from Just Mercy). Thousands will gather from their homes to view the virtual stage reading presented in the Hollywood Fringe Festival. As the world slowly opens from the global pandemic of the century, this new hit play will be presented as a virtual stage reading. Although there will be a happy ending, as is the case for most fairy tales, it will deal with nitty gritty issues confronting everyday people...issues such as child abuse, bullying, suicide, depression, domestic violence and what is most paramount today - police brutality. Deemed the most radical version of Cinderella, a Social Justice version of Cinderella, Cindy Soul's debut is one that you don't want to miss! Cindy Soul, written by Kenike Miché is the Cinderella story as never told before!
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Just Me,
Kenike Miche'
Playwright & Executive Producer
Cindy's Spirit and Cindy Soul
Phone: 646-450-1535
Email: gottalovecindy007@gmail.com
Website: http://gottalovecindy.online/
Press Release Links:
Westside Gazette – September 17, 2015 (Cover Story)
https://thewestsidegazette.com/cindys-spirit-is-not-just-a-play-for-some-it-was-their-way-of-life/
Conversations Live Radio – September 22, 2015 (Feature Segment)
Miami Herald: September 25, 2015 (Roundup Theater News)
Sun Sentinel – September 30, 2015 (Feature GO! Placement)
Kenike Miche Production at Bric Arts Media - October 27, 2019
Cindy Promotion AD Interview with Kevin Davis - November 13, 2019