47: Brianna Perry – Powerful Women of 2013

Brianna Perry has been spitting rhymes since she was 10 years old and ended up catching Trina's attention, who later took Perry under wing. The fresh-faced rapper made her debut on 'Kandi,' off Trina's 2002 sophomore album, 'Diamond Princess.'

Missy Elliott also took notice and signed her to The Goldmind Inc. This partnership gave her the opportunity to open for Elliott and Timbaland shows as well as make a cameo in Elliott's 'Pass that Dutch' video. She later left Goldmind Inc. for International Music Group, Flo Rida's label. However, that was short-lived and she moved on to Poe Boy Music Group. She soon collaborated with the likes of SWV and Pusha T and was nominated for XXL Freshman 2010 spot.

Although she is still working on her debut LP, 'Girl Talk,' she recently released, 'Symphony No. 9: The B Collection,' which features Trina, Trey Songz and Future, and a video for 'Mascara Tears' featuring T-Pain.