While rappers who sport the prefix Lil' might be a dozen,
there is nothing common about 17-year-old Lil' Mama_
The teenaged rap phenomenon's first commercial hit
"Lip Gloss" is fastly becoming a celebratory
anthem for girls of all ages_ But unlike kiddie rappers
who rely heavily on short-sited gimmicks, Lil' Mama
is a multi-faceted artist who boasts the ability to sing,
rap and write her own material_ Her Jive Records debut,
Voice of The Young People explores the mindset of a young
woman who is truly wise beyond her years_