Public Warning

Lady Sovereign’s debut arrives on Def Jam Recordings with “Public Warning,” a grime and UK garage statement that pairs the North London MC’s sharp, witty flow with Missy Elliott’s genre-crossing presence on standout cuts. Released during grime’s mid-2000s ascent, the album balances grimy production with garage’s syncopated rhythms, establishing Sovereign as a singular voice in a scene dominated by male MCs.