Mia X’s second album, "Unlady Like," is a showcase for her assertive delivery and uncompromising vision. The album marked a significant moment for female MCs in a male-dominated genre.
- The album was released on June 24, 1997, by Priority Records. It features production from label mainstays like Master P and KLC. Mia X was the only female artist on the No Limit Records roster at the time of the album's release.
- "Unlady Like" charted at number 34 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's lead single, "Big O.J.," received moderate airplay on urban radio stations. Master P and Silkk the Shocker made guest appearances on the album, reinforcing the No Limit Records family sound.
- The album's title, "Unlady Like," directly challenged traditional notions of femininity in hip-hop. Mia X's lyrics often addressed themes of female empowerment, independence, and street life. Critics at the time noted her raw energy and direct lyrical style as a refreshing change in the genre.
Mia X is a New Orleans rapper, known as the first lady of No Limit Records. She was a prominent voice in Southern hip-hop during the label's heyday in the late 1990s.
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