Arts+Culture / My ObsessionTinkTough talk and dismissing clichés in the second of a video series on Chicago's female emceesShareLink copied ✔️November 6, 2013Arts+CultureMy ObsessionText Zing Tsjeng In the second of three video features on Chicago's female emcees, we meet take-no-prisoners rapper and singer Tink, who was first profiled by Brooklyn bass producer Brenmar for Dazed's April issue. In a scene saturated with up-and-comers, Tink qualifies as a double threat with her ability to switch between smooth R&B vocals and hard-talking drill bars. At 18, she's already released four mixtapes, including October's anthemic get-money ode Boss Up, and has collaborated with the likes of Future Brown and How to Dress Well. Here she talks about defying the stereotypes of a femcee: "Being a female rapper, we have more to prove. Female rappers have to be raunchy, exposing their bodies and whatnot. I wanna stay away from all that. I wanna be myself." Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThese photos capture clandestine moments at iconic fashion showsTaken backstage at catwalks during the 1990s, a new exhibition uncovers the rare archive of Angelica Blechschmidt, former editor-in-chief of German VogueFashionMusicSo you want to go to a festival solo?Pull&BearFashionSongs Worth Reading: Sophia Stel and PULL&BEAR find dark academia in ParisLife & CultureIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyWhat is dating like when you can’t smell?Life & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandFashionIn pictures: The best football fashion from England’s World Cup run NothingMusicNothing launches ‘Club Nothing’ nightlife series with a global fundEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy