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Eve

The Ruff Ryders' First Lady, live at the Tiny Desk

Philadelphia's Eve Jihan Jeffers — the Ruff Ryders' First Lady, and the rare rapper who could out-snarl the dogs on the porch and then sing her own hook. 'Let There Be Eve' (1999) landed at No. 1; two years later 'Scorpion' gave us 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind' with Gwen Stefani, the record that won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. 'Gangsta Lovin'' with Alicia Keys, 'Who's That Girl,' 'Tambourine' — 25 years on, the hooks still detonate on contact.