Vertically Challenged (2005) One listen to Lady Sovereign's ecstatic Stateside debut makes clear why Jay-Z has signed her to a major-label deal. Riffing on her extreme lack of… Lady Sovereign Hip-Hop/Rap Pop

Details Release Date: Nov 15, 2005; Lead Performance: Lady Sovereign; Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop

One listen to Lady Sovereign's ecstatic Stateside debut makes clear why Jay-Z has signed her to a major-label deal. Riffing on her extreme lack of bling, the pocket-size MC is hilarious — but with Vertically Challenged she's no joke.

Originally posted Nov 11, 2005 Published in issue #850 Nov 18, 2005 Order article reprints