Martinez's debut, Up Close and Personal, flaunted so many high-octane collaborators (Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Snoop, Wyclef) that many interpreted it as a way for Martinez to obscure her middling mic skills. This time around, she trims her guest list down considerably and goes for herself on "A New Day," which displays how women in the testosterone-filled rap business endure daily sexist attitudes.
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