Ursula Rucker

The Profile

Ursula Rucker is an American spoken-word poet and recording artist based in Philadelphia, known for fusing poetry with hip hop, trip hop, soul and jazz and for collaborations with producers and groups across electronic and hip-hop scenes.

Based in Philadelphia. Notable albums: Supa Sista (2001), Silver Or Lead (2003), Ma'at Mama (2006). Collaborators mentioned in reviews include 4Hero, The Roots, King Britt, Jazzanova and Little Louie Vega.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Ursula Rucker's spoken-word craft and political engagement. Reviews highlight the albums Silver Or Lead (2003) and Ma'at Mama (2006) and her fusion of poetry with hip hop, trip hop, soul and jazz. Critics note collaborations with producers and groups like 4Hero, The Roots, King Britt, Jazzanova and Little Louie Vega.