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	'''MC Precious''' is a hip hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Active since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the first women to break into the Chicago hip hop scene. Known for her lyrical strength, early radio performances, and affiliation with the Windy City Posi collective, she was an influential voice in underground hip hop.		'''MC Precious''' is a hip hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Active since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the first women to break into the Chicago hip hop scene. Known for her lyrical strength, early radio performances, and affiliation with the Windy City Posi collective, she was an influential voice in underground hip hop.

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== Biography ==

'''MC Precious''' is a hip hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Active since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the first women to break into the Chicago hip hop scene. Known for her lyrical strength, early radio performances, and affiliation with the Windy City Posi collective, she was an influential voice in underground hip hop.

== Early Life ==
She was raised on the South Side of Chicago near 102nd and Normal Avenue. Originally drawn to house music, she transitioned to hip hop after being inspired by pioneering artists such as Roxanne Shanté and UTFO. She began writing and rapping during her high school years.

== Career ==

=== WHPK Radio and Local Recognition ===
MC Precious gained attention after performing freestyles on WHPK-FM, a community radio station at the University of Chicago. Introduced by Nick Love to DJ [[Chilly Q]], she became a recurring presence on air, noted for her powerful delivery and technical prowess.

=== Windy City Posi ===
She joined the Windy City Posi collective alongside artists like Low B and Low Ski. The group emphasized lyrical integrity and Chicago’s street storytelling traditions, contributing significantly to the local scene.

=== Archive Recordings ===
Most of her work circulated via cassette tapes and radio broadcasts. Notable rediscovered tracks include:
* '''Mic Check'''
* '''Hip-Hop Mistress'''
* '''The Main Feature'''

These were featured on the RYC Live Show in 2024 and are now archived at the Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Museum.

== Legacy ==
MC Precious is acknowledged for paving the way for female MCs in the Midwest and is remembered as a pioneering artist in Chicago’s hip hop culture. Her legacy is documented by the Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Museum and in radio archives from WHPK-FM.

== References ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOqNEDdz8Ug RYC Live Show interview with MC Precious (April 12, 20240]

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