Empire I | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Miriam Moufide |
| Also known as | The Gangstress, Empire ISIS |
| Born | 1981 Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales[1] |
| Origin | Morocco, United Kingdom and Montreal, Canada |
| Genres | dancehall, reggae, hip hop, pop, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, singer-songwriter, rapper, activist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Monumental Records, HLM, Distribution: Universal/DEP |
Empire I (true name Miriam Moufide, also stage-named The Gangstress) is a singer, songwriter and social activist based in Kingston, Jamaica.[2] Her musical style has been described as a blend of dancehall, reggae, hip hop, pop and World music. She is signed to Monumental Records and distributed by Universal Music Group and Zojak Worldwide.