Kellee Maize "Aligned Archetype" - hottest new female MC with an original dance/hip-hop flavor

By Kademlia
Filed under Audio, Dance, Electronic, Hip Hop, House, Rap

Looking at the hot blonde on the album cover you would never suspect hearing a strong woman rapping meaningful lyrics over Baltimore club style beats. Kellee Maize is a female rapper whose original hip hop style has already helped her capture the hearts and ears of most Pittsburgh hip hop fans.

Now with her second album "Aligned Archetype" and a bit of help from FrostWire, Kellee is set to conquer the ears of music lovers around world. She has generously decided to distribute the album free under a CC license so her music can get to as many people as possible.

UPDATE: Kellee has already reached over 130,000 downloads via FrostWire and is now officially our most downloaded artist - Congrats!!!

UPDATE2: Kellee has a new single out on her website - free to download, but you gotta give her your email
Third Eye by Kellee Maize by frostclick

Kellee has always been an energetic and musical being. She formed her first hip hop band at age 9 and expelled the remaining energy training gymnastics. Moving to Pittsburgh and attending university opened her eyes and mind to all the negative aspects of our society and hip hop solidified as "her passion and outlet for activism". After working her way up at a local newspaper to a Events and Promotions Director (while still actively performing on stage), Kellee opened her own all female owned and operated marketing and events organization firm, Naktrunal.

Now, a successful business owner & local activist, Kellee Maize has been dubbed the "Pittsburgh's Finest" by the Rolling Stone Magazine's Davey D. and ranked as one of the top three rappers in the city (two years in a row), along the likes of nationally known Wiz Khalifa.

Kellee Maize's first album, Age of Feminine, has been a local success of it's own. The CD sold over 10,000 copies, received 2 million plays on MySpace and has been downloaded over 100,000 times from her website KelleeMaize.com

"Aligned Archetype" has witnessed Kellee transform from a feminine activist to a feminine spiritualist" and the mixture of socially conscious lyrics over Scottie B and King Tutt bmore beats is explosive. The album is officially out today and if you live close to Pittsburgh you can still get tickets to today's release party at FATE Lounge.

If you're wondering what to expect from Aligned Archetype... imagine all the best aspects of Lady Gaga, layered on top of all the best aspects of Missy Elliot in her prime, and you'll be roughly in the right ballpark. There's no denial of a distinct East Coast sound here; Kellee is very obviously proud of her Pittsburgh roots, and her beats have a heavy Baltimore flavor.

But don't get the wrong idea - this album is not just a collage of the derivative. In fact, it's bursting at the seams with originality. Aside from her mind-blowing rapping, Kellee has a singing voice to rival even the most talented pop stars, and she shows it off in just the right amounts. Her vocals are tight, dirty, and incredibly compelling. It's very difficult to put her music on and not pay attention, because attention is exactly what it commands.

Where Aligned Archetype differs from most major label hip-hop albums is in the freshness of the production. So much of mainstream rap, especially among female artists, suffers from over-glossing and too-perfect studio techniques. While there is still a distinctly professional sound to Kellee's recordings, the real "Kellee from the block" in her also comes through very clearly. She's the kind of artist who can bond with her audience in an intensely raw and honest way, and this collection of songs is a great indicator of just how she intends to do that on a global level.

In short, these are tunes with hooks and beats you will not be able to get out of your mind, and if you get on the bandwagon now, in a year or two you may very well be able to say you were a fan before she transformed modern hip-hop.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

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Posted on January 29, 2010 at 12:05 AM

Sebastian Fernandez - January 29, 2010 at 7:36 AM

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FrostClick - January 29, 2010 at 8:39 AM

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FrostClick - January 29, 2010 at 9:02 AM

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FrostWire - January 29, 2010 at 9:02 AM

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FrostClick - January 29, 2010 at 12:37 PM

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Angel Leon - January 29, 2010 at 12:38 PM

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Morgan Livingston - January 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM

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Naria Mercado - January 30, 2010 at 9:31 AM

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Jami Seabrook - January 30, 2010 at 2:43 PM

I went to her album release party last night. She had over 30 dancers and i think about 5 costume changes ... it was amazing!!!!!!!!!

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gubatron - January 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM

Pictures! or a link

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musiclover - January 31, 2010 at 8:01 AM

I'm liking this. This is hot.

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delrica - January 31, 2010 at 8:03 AM

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FrostClick - January 31, 2010 at 6:39 PM

@KelleeMaize Your album is on fire, already 20,120 downloads. 505 people downloading now, 2,951 seeding it. http://bit.ly/9lVzqp

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hiphopheavy - January 31, 2010 at 9:11 PM

That was, um.....weird. =/

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facebook-1269178261 - January 31, 2010 at 11:27 PM

i am so proud of you kellee...the world needs to listen

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facebook-1269178261 - January 31, 2010 at 11:33 PM

her concept is so thought out, every detail, every song, there's a message to find, it's different and interesting and like nothing i've seen before

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Jessica Fenlon - February 1, 2010 at 12:03 AM

Download Kellee Maize "Aligned Archetype" CD Female MC with original dance/hip-hop flavor http://bit.ly/ctSuDy she's for real!

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kslyce - February 1, 2010 at 9:10 AM

Kellee's music is so inspiring and important! And it sounds great - wonderful job!

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ashleyjasin - February 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Kellee Maize is amazing! Her music is so inspiring and the messages she sends are so important to know! Her album release party at Fate was nothing short of amazing and everyone should download her songs!

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ldem - February 1, 2010 at 1:04 PM

her music, style, and energy are all insanely awesome

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atky - February 1, 2010 at 2:13 PM

Kellee's music is so much fun! I love to sing to "City of Champions." You will too if you're a Pittsburgh fan! See for yourself-download the song!

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Jamiro - February 1, 2010 at 2:34 PM

I HATE THE STEELERS BUT CITY OF CHAMPIONS IS A HOT ASS SONG!!!!

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danenamic - February 1, 2010 at 8:15 PM

Ok ok i give up who's ghost writing for her? LOL she's dope if she write her own shit.

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adriennefisher - February 1, 2010 at 10:33 PM

kellee's awesome... deserves all the support and good fortune in the world. her music is amazing!

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daddy2010 - February 2, 2010 at 7:41 AM

very deep excellent song very strong

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daddy2010 - February 2, 2010 at 7:41 AM

very deep song excellent work

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mdabrelli - February 2, 2010 at 8:47 AM

"Third Eye" is by far my favorite track on this album, I love how Kellee's soulful lyrics and sultry vocals unify all of her songs. "Aligned Archetype" is an original and enlightening album, I hope everyone takes the opportunity to download her music and listen to her empowering message.

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daveen - February 2, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Kellee Maize is amazing!! Her performances are so powerful and inspirational. Her lyrics are also very thought provoking; shes a good addition to the hip hop scene and I look forward to hearing so much more from her!

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twelvegage - February 2, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Man this bitch is garbage..... Ill crush her with my lyrics..... Fuck this world..... The DEVIL WALKS THESE LANDS.... and I Still HERE!

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facebook-1322232024 - February 2, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Kellee writes every word...

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facebook-1322232024 - February 2, 2010 at 5:53 PM

Sick beats, Intelligent lyrics, Positive message... Kelle Maize is the TRUTH!!!

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facebook-1269178261 - February 2, 2010 at 6:49 PM

why couldn't she be writing it? i watched her create a song before my eyes and it was amazing...she's truly a poet

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kelleemaize - February 3, 2010 at 4:40 PM

i write all my own songs, i promise you that - love kellee

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kelleemaize - February 3, 2010 at 9:40 PM

i write all my own songs, i promise you that - love kellee

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Emerald Whitfield - February 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM

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FrostClick - February 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

@KelleeMaize hits 52,925 downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp free #torrent #album #download

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FrostWire - February 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

@KelleeMaize hits 52,925 downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp free #torrent #album #download

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NathanWade - February 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM

Frostwire just put me on your music and I have to admit that you sound good and you choice in the beat was good as well. No, you don't sound caucasian, but who really cares. It's time for rap to look on new facets of itself and see it shine at different angles. I wish you a hot video hits MTV and slides onto BET like Robin Thicke did.

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gladys - February 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM

what do u mean when u say um

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gladys - February 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM

why is that such a good ideal

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Erica Freeman - February 9, 2010 at 7:45 PM

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FrostWire - February 10, 2010 at 9:43 PM

Congrats to Kellee Maize for her 104,718 completed downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp #frostwire #creativecommons #freemusic

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FrostClick - February 10, 2010 at 9:43 PM

Congrats to Kellee Maize for her 104,718 completed downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp #frostwire #creativecommons #freemusic

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Jose Caraballo - February 10, 2010 at 9:49 PM

RT @FrostClick Congrats to Kellee Maize for her 104,718 completed downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp #frostwire #creativecommons #free

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Sebastian Fernandez - February 10, 2010 at 9:50 PM

RT @FrostClick: Congrats to Kellee Maize for her 104,718 completed downloads and going http://bit.ly/9lVzqp #frostwire #creativecommons ...

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MiKo Macin - February 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM

The new cd has very good rhythm excellent production and the lyrics are very unique!

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Jaimie Yates - February 11, 2010 at 12:56 AM

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MiKo Macin - February 11, 2010 at 5:21 AM

The new cd has very good rhythm excellent production and the lyrics are very unique!

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FrostClick - February 11, 2010 at 4:19 PM

Kellee Maize album still hot! 107k downloads! http://bit.ly/9lVzqp #frostwire #creativecommons #freemusic

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kelleemaize - February 12, 2010 at 1:45 PM

thank you!

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lingine - February 13, 2010 at 2:09 AM

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Harald Walker - February 13, 2010 at 5:27 AM

Kellee Maize’s Aligned Archetype, a CC BY licensed hip-hop record, has received > 100,000 downloads via FrostClick http://bit.ly/bLiPOH

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Tory Gast Shobe - February 13, 2010 at 2:04 PM

Kellee Maize "Aligned Archetype" - hottest new female MC with an original dance/hip-hop flavor http://bit.ly/ctSuDy

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Lani Redinger - February 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Kellee Maize "Aligned Archetype" - hottest new female MC with an original dance/hip-hop flavor http://bit.ly/ctSuDy

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Harvardman - February 13, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Lauryn hill and kellee maize need to colaborate.

Kellees lyrics sounds like a harvard professor

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Harvardman - February 14, 2010 at 4:26 AM

Lauryn hill and kellee maize need to colaborate.

Kellees lyrics sounds like a harvard professor

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$$ Kimberly - February 14, 2010 at 9:16 AM

Kellee Maize "Aligned Archetype" - hottest new female MC with an original dance/hip-hop flavor http://bit.ly/ctSuDy

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FrostClick - February 15, 2010 at 1:43 PM

@KelleeMaize has over 118,000 downloads via FrostWire and is now officially our most downloaded artist - Congrats!!! http://bit.ly/ctSuDy

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great_not - February 16, 2010 at 8:58 PM

Very pretty but strewth just another wannabe with an average voice an shitty lyrics,there are hundreds of very talented people with far more talent......! Just goes to show its not wot u know its who u know.....typical eh an very ironic(not impressed at all sorry)p.s.No surprise she"s your most downloaded artist when u ram it down our necks.

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rawk2themusic - February 17, 2010 at 12:32 AM

This album is definately different from anything i've ever heard before. Its so inspirational to hear someone with some true, originality, and a WOMAN rapping! You go Kellee! Love the music, keep the beats coming!

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pnpproductions - February 17, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Was not expecting too much but I must say I'm very impressed. Kelle, you ride the beat nicely and are lyrically focused. Love the breakdown and harmony around the 3:05 mark. Defintitly will continue to bump this one. Later!

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jackson - February 17, 2010 at 8:00 PM

this aint really my style but i respect the flow, it's really deep. she sounds like is well read.

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Kuva - February 23, 2010 at 5:11 AM

Plenty of cussin and religion dissin.. you'll be a hit but I won't be missin yer tunes. no offence but yeah.. Hey I hope u achieve all yer goals and do great, take care!

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Kellee Maize – Aligned Archetype | Pigeons and Planes - March 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM

[...] Frostclick says: If you’re wondering what to expect from Aligned Archetype… imagine all the best aspects of Lady Gaga, layered on top of all the best aspects of Missy Elliot in her prime, and you’ll be roughly in the right ballpark. There’s no denial of a distinct East Coast sound here; Kellee is very obviously proud of her Pittsburgh roots, and her beats have a heavy Baltimore flavor. [...]

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Kellee Maize – Mothership + Third Eye + Pulse on The OffTheTrax Project v1.0 - March 18, 2010 at 7:54 PM

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jack - March 21, 2010 at 10:47 AM

this chik is blowin up

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kathy - March 27, 2010 at 9:28 PM

there's no religion dissin if you really listen to the lyrics ... i counted about 10 curses across her entire album.

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kathy - March 28, 2010 at 1:28 AM

there's no religion dissin if you really listen to the lyrics ... i counted about 10 curses across her entire album.

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FrostClick - March 29, 2010 at 5:34 PM

Thank you @KelleeMaize you rock. We are now munching on those delicious Honey Roasted Pittsburgh Peanuts. http://bit.ly/9lVzqp

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Thanks Kellee Maize & InASHTON for your support « FrostWire - April 7, 2010 at 6:25 PM

[...] Kellee Maize promoted her last album via FrostClick/FrostWire and received over 132,000 downloads (and counting) [...]

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alyssa - April 23, 2010 at 12:26 AM

check out her new single mind right ... just released on 4/20 ... it's hot!

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alyssa - April 23, 2010 at 4:26 AM

check out her new single mind right ... just released on 4/20 ... it's hot!

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ShelbyJ - May 10, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Kellee's music is so great!

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jamie - May 12, 2010 at 5:45 PM

I'm from Pitt but never heard of Nakturnal. Where's it located?

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Ronna - May 25, 2010 at 1:20 PM

kellee's music is awesome!! so inspiring!

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Kristi DePaul - May 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM

absolutely love her music

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Megan - May 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Kellee Maize is awesome!

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anne - May 30, 2010 at 6:44 PM

, sounds great! im glad to say i know your music befor a lot of other people tehe

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Kellee Maize among Amazon.com’s Top 10 most downloaded albums « FrostWire - June 30, 2010 at 12:27 AM

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Kait - July 1, 2010 at 11:02 AM

Nakturnal is in the South Side. It's on 15h street.

This CD is awesome. I think we can expect big things from Ms. Maize!

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Kait - July 1, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Nakturnal is in the South Side. It's on 15h street.

This CD is awesome. I think we can expect big things from Ms. Maize!

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Tam - August 17, 2010 at 4:43 PM

LOL...a wannabe that is jealous of another "wannabe" LOL

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kristin - August 30, 2010 at 7:40 PM

Ouch! Tough crowd out there. I love Kellee's music and find her lyrics smart, inspirational and meaningful. The message revolves around the big picture, not the mundane and is definitely worth listening to!