Sheri Sher(III)
Sheri Sher is an American Hip Hop pioneer best known as a founding member of the first all-female Hip Hop group "Mercedes Ladies," formed in 1979.
Born and raised in the "Boogie Down" Bronx, NY, Sheri began to make a name for herself in music as a young ingénue. As a teen, along with the other members of Mercedes Ladies, Sheri, the seventh of 11 children from a single parent home, gained respect in the industry alongside some of Hip Hop's most prominent representatives and revered icons.
In 2008, Sheri demonstrated more of her multifaceted gifts when she authored her first novel, and the first female Hip Hop novel ever published. Titled "Mercedes Ladies," the page-turner is described as "a gritty, riveting true-life novel based on real adventures of the first all-female MC and DJ crew in Hip Hop history." Sheri's goal in writing the book was to inspire its readers through true stories of life's struggles and triumphs as seen and heard by women who experienced it all in the world of Hip Hop. Cornell University selected the novel for placement in their rare books and manuscripts archive vault. Eminent rapper and social advocate KRS-One proudly posted his assenting analysis of Sheri's novel on YouTube, commenting, "When you're looking for hip hop history, the best place to get it is from those who were there." He calls Sheri "a pioneer" and "a primary source." Further signifying her book's importance, excerpts from the novel have been quoted in Hip Hop history lectures around the world. Sheri is proud to have been a participant in the Carma Foundation's benefit hosted by Wyclef Jean and MTV's Sway in support of the victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake disaster where she donated 100% of the evening's book sale proceeds to the cause.
Sheri has been featured in several documentaries including "On The Record" on HBO Max from filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering, "5 Sides of a Coin" by Paul Kell, broadcast on Starz cable channels, and referenced in the Ava Duvernay-produced BET documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice," in which legend rapper, author, producer Chuck D discusses the contributions the Mercedes Ladies has made to Hip Hop. In 2000 the Mercedes Ladies received the Hip Hop Heritage Award from icast.com. The group was also nominated for induction into the Hip Hop History.
As a Hip Hop music genre authority, Sheri's voice has been featured in influential magazines such as VIBE, VIBE VIXEN, STRESS, and The Source. Internationally Sheri has appeared in Japan's Riddim Magazine and on BBC television. She's featured in several books including "All About Hip Hop," Volumes I & II by David Toupees; VIBE's Hip Hop Divas book "First Ladies" by Cristina Veran; and "Yes Yes Ya'll" by Charlie Ahearn. California radio host Davy D's interview video "Meet Hip Hop Pioneer Sheri Sher of the Mercedes Ladies" can be found on YouTube.
Currently Sheri is working on writing a screenplay, launching her clothing line "The Era" based on the Fly Girl era, and continuing making appearances and commentary as a distinguished figure in Hip Hop.
Born and raised in the "Boogie Down" Bronx, NY, Sheri began to make a name for herself in music as a young ingénue. As a teen, along with the other members of Mercedes Ladies, Sheri, the seventh of 11 children from a single parent home, gained respect in the industry alongside some of Hip Hop's most prominent representatives and revered icons.
In 2008, Sheri demonstrated more of her multifaceted gifts when she authored her first novel, and the first female Hip Hop novel ever published. Titled "Mercedes Ladies," the page-turner is described as "a gritty, riveting true-life novel based on real adventures of the first all-female MC and DJ crew in Hip Hop history." Sheri's goal in writing the book was to inspire its readers through true stories of life's struggles and triumphs as seen and heard by women who experienced it all in the world of Hip Hop. Cornell University selected the novel for placement in their rare books and manuscripts archive vault. Eminent rapper and social advocate KRS-One proudly posted his assenting analysis of Sheri's novel on YouTube, commenting, "When you're looking for hip hop history, the best place to get it is from those who were there." He calls Sheri "a pioneer" and "a primary source." Further signifying her book's importance, excerpts from the novel have been quoted in Hip Hop history lectures around the world. Sheri is proud to have been a participant in the Carma Foundation's benefit hosted by Wyclef Jean and MTV's Sway in support of the victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake disaster where she donated 100% of the evening's book sale proceeds to the cause.
Sheri has been featured in several documentaries including "On The Record" on HBO Max from filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering, "5 Sides of a Coin" by Paul Kell, broadcast on Starz cable channels, and referenced in the Ava Duvernay-produced BET documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice," in which legend rapper, author, producer Chuck D discusses the contributions the Mercedes Ladies has made to Hip Hop. In 2000 the Mercedes Ladies received the Hip Hop Heritage Award from icast.com. The group was also nominated for induction into the Hip Hop History.
As a Hip Hop music genre authority, Sheri's voice has been featured in influential magazines such as VIBE, VIBE VIXEN, STRESS, and The Source. Internationally Sheri has appeared in Japan's Riddim Magazine and on BBC television. She's featured in several books including "All About Hip Hop," Volumes I & II by David Toupees; VIBE's Hip Hop Divas book "First Ladies" by Cristina Veran; and "Yes Yes Ya'll" by Charlie Ahearn. California radio host Davy D's interview video "Meet Hip Hop Pioneer Sheri Sher of the Mercedes Ladies" can be found on YouTube.
Currently Sheri is working on writing a screenplay, launching her clothing line "The Era" based on the Fly Girl era, and continuing making appearances and commentary as a distinguished figure in Hip Hop.
