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If being a young woman today comes with its own set of challenges, then being a young female artist—especially in the R&B scene—is no easy feat. It took years of persistence, struggle and breaking barriers before American R&B artists like Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige and SZA were able to break through, gaining both mainstream success and critical acclaim. For young women from minority backgrounds, the challenge grows heavier: how do you define your music and your femininity on your…