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Janelle Dudley, aka Jamiss has an extensive background in the arts, and is an avid poetry writer. She has taken several dance classes and studied acting at Columbia College Chicago, where she eventually graduated with a B/A in Theatre. As a dancer she performed with K-Phi-9 Dance Troupe. That experience along with her association with G.O.O.D Music artist, GLC, landed her a role as a dancer in Kanye Wests’ video for “Workout Plan”. Jamiss started her music career in 2000 as one half of the female duo, Naja, which got their debut along with GLC on Kanye’s “Jeanius Level Mixtape” for Akademiks Jeans.It was shortly thereafter that Jamiss pursued a solo career working exclusively with Chicago producer, Tony Baines who aided her in mastering her skills and talents as a rapper and entertainer. She has traveled for years, performing at many urban hotspots, and deepening her roots in hip hop culture.Jamiss draws her inspiration from all types of music, but Tupac and Jay-Z are among her favorites. Through her songs, she expresses her inner most feelings about relationships, street life, and social injustices from a female’s perspective. Drawing attention after appearances on Chicago’s two premier radio stations, WGCI & Power 92, Jamiss completed her first solo mixtapes, “Get Mine” and “Juicy Point Of View” which was hosted by famed Chicago radio DJs, The Deal Makers, V-Dub (WGCI, Violator All Star DJ’s) & DJ Pharris (Power 92, Heavy Hitter DJ’s). She would then also receive appearances on Chicago radio DJ Averi Minor’s “The Wire” & “Ave City Show” mixtapes. What sets Jamiss apart from other female MC’s is her creativity and determination to succeed. She proclaims that she doesn’t want to drop a “one-hit wonder song about sex.” Her aspiration is to portray an educated, sexy, yet non-trashy image that is sophisticated and respectable.  This year, Jamiss will be working in the studio, finishing her album. With the lack of presence from female artists and her wide range of artistic abilities, Jamiss’ contribution to the rap game is definitely something to look forward to.