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. Thank you for your interest in connecting with mc lyte. You have to remember this is back in the day when you had rakim,krs one,big. I may come on strong but thats what you like you like a female mc who can handle the mike how do i know.
Mc lyte s debut fulllength, lyte as a rock, surfaced in 1988, while a followup, eyes on this, followed a. Best of mc lyte mixtape by mc lyte, missy elliot,positive. Mc lyte the greatest female rapper of all time when you listen to these female rappers today all they talk about is sex or they have a sexy image. Mc lyte is a reminder of the music genres relevance. Yeah, mc lyte in effect for 89 one time to wreck that mind boy yeah, ah pump, pump, pump it up yeah sure nuff. One day when were talking and i looked into his eyes. Buy mc lyte s album titled rhyme masters to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to. Mc lyte s bio is available for you to print on the get lyte page. 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. Best of mc lyte mixtape by mc lyte, missy elliot,positive k.
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. Buy mc lyte s album titled eyes on this to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. 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. The song became mc lyte s highest charting single in the u. Mc lyte s debut was another spark to the idea that female mcs could be lyrical and legitimately compete with male mcs on the microphone.
Mc lyte biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. M c lyte lyte as a rock 1988, src pressing, vinyl discogs. If you would like to schedule an interview with mc lyte or inquire about a voiceover, dj, performance, hosting, speaking or other appearance, please complete the contact information on the get lyte page. 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.
Aug 14, 2017 mc lyte and her new husband met online last year and announced they were dating in january. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. Mc lyte act like you know music cd album at cd universe, act like you know by mc lyte when sold by amazon,com, this product will be manufactured on demand using. Mc lyte s debut fulllength, lyte as a rock, surfaced in 1988, while a followup, eyes on this, followed a year later. Mc lyte said she came to a similar realization as she got to know wyche. In her artistic career she published a total of 8 studio albums legend of 2015 the last one to date, obtaining a soul. The light as a feather emcee is also an active philanthropist. Stream tracks and playlists from mc lyte on your desktop or mobile device. Not only did mc lyte school her male counterparts on the art of freestyle rap, she was the first rap artist to perform at carnegie hall, the first solo. 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. Rhinos 2001 collection the very best of mc lyte is an excellent summary of mc lyte s recordings for atlantic records.
Mc lyte must i say it again, i said it before move out the way when i m comin through the door me, heavy. Mc lytes song my main aim was the title song of the basketball video game nba live 2005 by ea. Never say never about an openly gay mainstream rapper. About lyte as a rock you cant talk about this 1988 track without also discussing it in the context of its video, where lyte not only stylistically rips her competition but portrays. Lyte as a rock is the debut album of american rapper mc lyte. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mc lyte, lana moorer, was born and raised in brooklyn and began rhyming as a teenager. These terms govern your use of the website the lyte website, and the lyte ticket purchasing service accessed through the lyte website the service. Mc milk warlord of the mix board in effect sure shot, yeah, pump, mmm hmm. The album is broken down trackbytrack by mc lyte in brian colemans book check the technique. Mc lytes bio is available for you to print on the get lyte page. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
She epitomizes what we long to hear when hearing much of todays sound. You aint got what it takes you smile, you wink, you big fake flake youre so pathetic you make my stomach turn you beg, you borrow, now you have to learn i am the lyte aaaasasarock ly, l lyte repeat 2x mc lyte lyte as a rock, or i should say a boulder rolling down your neck, pounding on your shoulders never shall i be an emcee. See, back when lyte released her legendary female diss track 10% dis, which if you dont know was a diss aimed at then newcomer antoinette, antoinette then responded with lights. 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. I am the lyte aaaaaaasasarock ly, l lyte repeat 3x milk do you understand the metaphoric phrase lyte as a rock. It has been a few years since she released an official single, but mc lyte is back with, cravin, a new track that just screams summertime. Millie jackson i think its time i start feeling bitchy ive been too nice too long yup, its definitely time i get nasty gon be some shit hot. 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. Mc lyte is an american rapper who first gained fame in the late1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988s critically acclaimed lyte as a rock. Vanna whyte lyte as a rock i am woman mc lyte likes swingin 10 % dis side 2. In 1998, the album was listed in the sources 100 best rap albums. Cravin is produced by the natives and will appear on l.
Click here for more info about the album, apparel, the new video, and more. A session of mostly newish and weird stuff, which is typical of me, haha. 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. 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. And you can still experience it on the free mc lyte app get it now. 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. The very best of mc lyte explicit by mc lyte on amazon. The song was produced and cowritten by jermaine dupri and sampled michael jacksons 1989 single liberian girl.
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. I am the lyte aaaaaaasasarock ly, llyte repeat 3x do you understand the metaphoric phrase lyte as a rock. Remixed from first priority lp 90905 lyte as a rock track b2 shut the eff up. When you say you love me, it doesnt matter it goes to my head as just chit chatter you may think its egotistical or just worry free but what you say i take none of it. Listen to your favorite songs from the very best of mc lyte explicit by mc lyte now. Outlook loves vinyl jim the enchanter by jim the enchanter. Licensed to youtube by label engine, wmg on behalf of on the low.
Mc lyte born lana michele moorer on october 11, 1971 in brooklyn, new york is a. Legend, was released for one day in vinyl format with a digital download. A couple saint saviour tracks in this, just because i love her stuff so much. The album starts off with a rather slow introduction before kicking things into high gear with the now classic title track, which put lyte in the center of a media frenzy. 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. You accept these terms by either 1 clicking to agree or accept where these options are presented to you, or 2 actually using the lyte website or the service. At times, thats not too bad, but the albums exhausting 77minute running length makes the similarity of. Do you understand the metaphoric phrase lyte as a rock. Always staying current and with the times, mc lyte has expanded her empire with her very own mobile app.
Within the depths, of this infinite community emerges lyte one by one they fall in the darkness im glad, that i could take part in this and im hoping, that you. Mc lyte had raw lyrics her flow was so tight that some male rappers feared her. 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. May 06, 2015 on legend, lyte made the album super exclusive by releasing it with a modified surprise release, somewhat reminiscent of what beyonce and dangelo have done, but in her case, the album was only available for download one day with the option for inperson purchases at listening parties and concerts. I started this remixmashup of happy blue a while ago but never finished it til nowthe music base is a blondie remix of atomicsomehow it fit perfectly. Ruffneck mc lyte free internet radio slacker radio. Mc lyte lyte as a rock lyrics metrolyrics please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds.
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. Mc lyte biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Listen to cold rock a party by mc lyte on slacker radio stations, including 90s hip hop and create personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, and albums. Her first album, lyte as a rock, was released in september 1988 and was noted for the hit.
Listen to ruffneck by mc lyte on slacker radio stations, including 90s hip hop, cardi b. The app is free to download and available to both apple and android users. She was the first hiphop artist to perform at carnegie hall, the first woman hiphop artist to have a gold single and a. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men. The song addressed the widespread phenomenon of crack addition by examining its impact on a romantic relationship. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content. You have to remember this is back in the day when you had rakim,krs one,big daddy kane,and mc lyte held her on. 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. Typically rapper and motivational speaker mc lyte is notoriously private about her personal life, but after finding a new love, shes opening up more than ever before. Lana michele moorer born october 11, 1970, better known by her stage name mc lyte, is an. It later appeared on mc lyte s fifth studio album, bad as i wanna b. I love anything mc lyte is in she is beast lyte lyrics.
October 11, 1970 is an american rapper who first gained fame in the late1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988s critically acclaimed lyte as a rock. Mc lyte born lana michele moorer on october 11, 1971 in brooklyn, new york is a female rap artist. Mc lyte is a pioneer and legend within the hip hop community. Keep on, keepin on is a single by mc lyte featuring xscape from the sunset park soundtrack.
Lyte shines not only in her musical accomplishments, but also in her voiceover work, acting and most of all in philanthropy. Paper thin lyte thee m c i cram to understand u kickin 4 brooklyn dont cry big girls product details vinyl. Mc lyte s debut ushered in the era of the female mc confident, brazen, and not afraid to put male mcs in their misogynist place without flinching. 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. Stream best of mc lyte mixtape by mc lyte, missy elliot,positive k hosted by mixbully djs,dj tiger,djaytiger the best of mc lyte, some tracks are missing so download the full cd by clicking on the link in the links section. Dna, old school rap and create personalized radio stations based on.
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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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, which led to a recording contract with the first priority label. This new venture will provide mc lyte fans with a more unique and personal look into her music endeavors and upcoming events.
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