Author and MC The Thread St. Paul, Minn. · Mar 12, 2009 Listen Dessa on Midmorning Mar 13, 2009 53min 54sec Local hip hop artist Dessa combines the dry wit of Dorothy Parker with the beat of Mos Def. Dessa speaks and sings of her family ties and the pressures of modern life. The Thread Newsletter Sign up to get an exclusive weekly book pick, literary news and event details. Email Address Zip or Postal Code See our Privacy Policy. Must be age 13.