I owe our own Hannah Levin for turning me onto Tampa-based Yo Majesty.

Her write-up of the lesbian hip-hop group’s 2007 Chop Suey show was

enough to make me give their Yo EP multiple listens into 2008.

Stylistically, Yo Majesty are Miami bass meets Southern crunk

(ironically enough, think Luke Campbell beats) coupled with lyrics

built to shock, awe, and educate. Of course, the very idea of three

butch black women (at least one of whom is given to going topless on

stage) rapping about “kryptonite pussy” and shouting choruses of “Fuck

that shit” is a guaranteed ticket to glowing press write-ups. But

press is nothing compared to the impact their act has on an audience.

It’s dirty shit, a middle finger shoved in the face of male chauvinist

hip-hop. Did I say middle finger? I think I meant booty. With Does It

Offend You, Yeah?, Champagne Champagne, and LA Kendall. Neumo’s, 925

E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $12 adv. BRIAN J. BARR

Tue., May 6, 8 p.m., 2008