Ursula Rucker With Lil Louie Vega - Release ( 2008 )

Ursula Rucker is a Philadelphia-born spoken word artist and poet. She began her career in the 1990s and quickly established herself as a powerful voice in the spoken word and poetry communities, known for her introspective and socially conscious lyrics.

Rucker has released several albums and collaborated with many electronic and experimental music producers, such as 4hero, King Britt, The Roots, and Silicone Soul. Her work often deals with themes of identity, self-empowerment, social justice, and politics. She has been considered one of the most influential poets of her generation and has won several awards and honors for her work.

In addition to her work as a spoken word artist and poet, Rucker has also been active in the community as an educator, working with youth programs, schools and universities to promote the art of poetry and self-expression.

Rucker's work has been considered as a fusion of spoken word, poetry, and music, where the lyrics are at the center of the performance. Her style is personal, introspective, and socially conscious, and it often deals with themes of identity, self-empowerment, social justice, and politics. Her work has been well-received by audiences and critics alike and has established her as one of the most prominent and influential spoken-word artist of her generation.