So when lyte did take a stand for womenon songs like dont cry big girls and i am womanpeople felt the full force of her message. As the first allfemale rap crew of importance, they broke down a number of doors for women. Lana michele moorer born october 11, 1970, better known by her stage name mc lyte, is an american rapper who first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988s critically acclaimed lyte as a rock. Cold rock a party milk remix, anything, easy, get it started, spotlyte, top tracks. Editors notes after the poprap concessions of act like you know, mc lyte left.
I am the lyte i am, i am, i am the lyte i am the lyte i am, i am, i am the lyte examine the style used in this sequence. Mc lytes first batch of albums up until act like u know were very groundbreaking in terms of femaleled hip hop. About legend by mc lyte feat common, faith evans, kenny lattimore, lil mama, coko and more. The legendary mcs visuals cemented him as a hiphop style icon. Mc lytes legend album, to be released april 18, 2015, her first in over eleven years, merges the classic sound of what made her popular in the beginning together with the new, edgy, compelling sounds of the 21st century. I am woman, hear me roar comin out fresher and flyer than i did before thats right, im well respected dont get stupid, im well protected if ya wanna battle im well prepared me and krock are far from scared, you know what were brave, livin in a cave of gold waitin for the misbehaved to get bold but as i look around so far so good mcs.
Lana michelle moorer, known professionally as mc lyte, is an american rapper who first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper t. Rhapsody similar artists audio two, krsone, ll cool j, queen. She was the first hiphop artist to perform at carnegie hall, the first woman hiphop artist to have a gold single and a. I rock with mc lyte so i was super hype when she promoted her app along with additional information on the love jones tickets. The song appeared the following year on lyte s debut fulllength, lyte as a rock, which is chockfull of classic songs. Queen latifah was born dana owens in newark, nj, on march 18, 1970. Both discs are considered to be the finest of the rappers career, especially her sophomore effort, which spawned the hit single cha cha cha peaking at number one on the rap charts and the antiviolence track cappucino. Mc lyte biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Mc lyte ep 2007 aint no other 1992 lyte as a rock 1987.
She began recording her first track at age 14, although it took two years before it was able to be released 1 at age 17 in 1988, she released her first song, i cram to understand u sam, about the crack epidemic and its impact on relationships. Mc lyte and krock are about to throw get on line and purchase your ticket hey, dont worry lyte is gonna kick it go on, be happy i put you up on the scoop now come and watch the party hoop verse 3 i am the lyte, and it is time for me to go you wanna beef, save that shit for the toilet bowl i use styles, styles and much many styles. Stream tracks and playlists from mc lyte on your desktop or mobile device. Oct 11, 2008 download mc lyte 6 albums torrent or any other torrent from category. Listen to mc lyte soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 120 tracks. However, the app does not provide a clear direction on its intended use and isnt easy to navigate. Vanna whyte lyte as a rock i am woman mc lyte likes swingin 10 % dis side 2. Mc lyte must i say it again, i said it before move out the way when im comin through the door me, heavy. Lyte as a rock by mc lyte album, east coast hip hop. She is the hot of morning cup on centric and recently unveiled her lyrical talent, once again, to the world with the release of her latest album. I am, i am, i am the lyte examine the style used in this sequence the rhymes the clue, the records evidence to the fact that im hypin this episode cold carryin the extra wide load the beat is fat and the rhyme is thick all over the town you hear the sound and pick me, the l the y the t the e, me and if you see the rock, im sure youll see me hey lyte, what will you be doin. Milk engineer, dan sheehan engineer, gary clugston engineer, phil demartino engineer, shlomo sonnenfeld engineer, yoram vazan engineer, carlton batts mastering. Released september 1988 on first priority catalog no.
Licensed to youtube by label engine, wmg on behalf of on the low. Biz met producer marley marl in 1985, and began working as a human beatbox for marlconnected acts mc shan and, later, roxanne shante. This new venture will provide mc lyte fans with a more unique and personal look into her music endeavors and upcoming events. I rock with mc lyte so i was super hype when she promoted her app along. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men. I am, i am, i am the lyte examine the style used in this sequence the rhymes the clue, the records evidence to the fact that i m hypin this episode cold carryin the extra wide load the beat is fat and the rhyme is thick all over the town you hear the sound and pick me, the l the y the t the e, me and if you see the rock, i m sure youll see me hey lyte, what will you be doin. Song information for i am the lyte mc lyte on allmusic. In 1988, she became hiphops first woman artist to release a solo album lyte as a rock, one of hiphops earliest and most significant albums. Rhinos 2001 collection the very best of mc lyte is an excellent summary of mc lyte s recordings for atlantic records. This album saw a bit of a change in her career and it seems like on bad as i wanna b she was trying to remould herself into the guise of a sultry and slightly mysterious sexy figure. Lyte as a rock is the debut album of american rapper mc lyte. Jun 09, 2010 10 videos play all mc lyte lyte as a rock jerudoriginal91 eric b.
Cold rock a party best of by mc lyte on apple music. Mc lyte s first batch of albums up until act like u know were very groundbreaking in terms of femaleled hip hop. On her 1988 debut lp, lyte as a rock, mc lyte set off her hitmaking career with this biting response to fellow female mc antoinette, who accused lyte of biting ie. You can chachacha to this mardis gras im the dopest female that youve heard thus far and i do get better, the voice gets wetter nobody gets hurt as long as you let her. Mc lyte s debut fulllength, lyte as a rock, surfaced in 1988, while a followup, eyes on this, followed a year later. In 1998, the album was listed in the sources 100 best rap albums.
Mc lyte lyte as a rock 1988 hip hop golden age hip. They were also one of the first rap artists to cross over into the pop mainstream, laying the groundwork for the musics widespread acceptance in the early. We currently dont have any genres associated with this song. While there were a few female mcs before her, mc lyte, who dropped her debut, lyte as a rock, in 1988, was one of the first female rappers to impact the. Mc lyte app click here to book or contact mc lyte get the free mc lyte app click here for android devices or click.
While its success made markie a semistar he was dubbed the clown prince of. The collection balances her career quite nimbly, with four tracks from her 1988 debut lyte as a rock, five from 1989s eyes on this, three from 1991s act like you know, two from aint no other, and one from bad as i wanna b, with her guest appearance on fostermcelroys dr. The app is free to download and available to both apple and android users. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by mc lyte on iheartradio. In her artistic career she published a total of 8 studio albums legend of 2015 the last one to date, obtaining a soul. I am the lyte aaaaaaasasarock ly, l lyte repeat 3x do you understand the metaphoric phrase lyte as a rock. The lyte, the lyte, the lyte i am the lyte, i am, i am the lyte i am, i am, i am the lyte i am the lyte the lyte, the lyte yeah, mc lyte in effect for 89 one time to wreck that mind boy yeah, ah pump, pump, pump it up yeah sure nuff mc milk warlord of the mix board in effect sure shot, yeah, pump, mmm hmm. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mc lyte was one of the first female rappers to point out the sexism and misogyny that often runs rampant in hiphop, often taking the subject head on lyrically in her songs and helping open the door for such future artists as queen latifah and missy elliott.
Sep 24, 20 on her 1988 debut lp, lyte as a rock, mc lyte set off her hitmaking career with this biting response to fellow female mc antoinette, who accused lyte of biting ie. The collection balances her career quite nimbly, with four tracks from her 1988 debut lyte as a rock, five from 1989s eyes on this, three from 1991s act like you know, two from aint no other, and one from bad as i wanna b, with her guest appearance on. Rhinos 2001 collection the very best of mc lyte is an excellent summary of mc lytes recordings for atlantic records. Xscape, poor georgie, ruffneck, cha cha cha, biography. Click here for more info about the album, apparel, the new video, and more. You can chachacha to this mardis gras i m the dopest female that youve heard thus far and i do get better, the voice gets wetter nobody gets hurt as long as you let her. Dont get it twisted, im still unlisted and that shyne from bad boy, im still bumpin it yeah, me and my music, wes a custom fit its that noise you bring, i can. By the late 80s, hiphop was on its way to becoming a maledominated art form, which is what made the emergence of saltnpepa so significant. I am the lyte repeated examine the style used in this sequence the rhymes the clue, the records evidence to the fact that im hypin this episode cold carryin the. Ruffneck, that many fans couldnt help but feel that the album represented.
Mc lyte has graced network television as well as the big screen and she has been the voice behind the vh1 hip hop honors and national campaigns for wherehouse music, cocacola, mcdonalds and nike. The production is too saccharine and radio friendly for someone like mc lyte, who sounds awkward and out of place on some of the songs. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. They were also one of the first rap artists to cross over into the pop mainstream, laying the groundwork for the musics widespread acceptance in. Mc lyte born lana michele moorer on october 11, 1971 in brooklyn, new york is a female rap artist. Paper thin lyte thee m c i cram to understand u kickin 4 brooklyn dont cry big girls product details vinyl. A transcendent artist, mc lyte is an og and deserves credit for paving the way for mcs of any gender. And you can still experience it on the free mc lyte app get it now.
I am the lyte repeated examine the style used in this sequence the rhymes the clue, the records evidence to the fact that i m hypin this episode cold carryin the. This album saw a bit of a change in her career and it seems like on bad as i wanna b she was trying to remould herself into the guise of a. Albums include like water for chocolate, the awakening, and willennium. Marketed by rhino entertainment company, a warner music group company. Born and raised in brooklyn, ny, lyte began rhyming at the age of 12, which eventually led to a single, i cram to understand u. All in all this album is definetely a masterpiece that should be added to your collection. Also, the double time flows which she employs doesnt suit lyte at all and shows a desperate attempt on her behalf to keep up with the times.
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