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The Very Best Of MC Lyte
''The Very Best of MC Lyte'' is a compilation album by MC Lyte. It was released on September 4, 2001, for Atlantic Records and Rhino Entertainment Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company founded in 1978. It is currently the catalog division for Warner Music Group. Its current CEO is Mark Pinkus. History Founded in 1978, Rhino was original .... The album featured songs from each of her studio albums except '' Seven & Seven''. Track listing References MC Lyte albums Albums produced by Marley Marl 2001 greatest hits albums {{2000s-compilation-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Lyte
Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. Considered one of the pioneers of female rap, Lyte first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed ''Lyte as a Rock''. She released a total of eight solo studio albums (2015's ''Legend'' being her latest) and an EP with Almost September. With songs like " Cha Cha Cha", " Paper Thin", " 10% Dis", " Ruffneck" (with which she became the first female solo rapper to achieve a gold certification) and "Poor Georgie", MC Lyte became a pioneering figure in hip hop and has been cited as an influence to many female rap figures. She has also had collaborations with mainstream artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Xscape, Mary J. Blige, Moby, Beyoncé and will.i.am. In addition to her career as a rapper, she has worked in parallel as voiceover talent fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Cram To Understand U (Sam)
"I Cram to Understand U (Sam)" is the debut single by American rapper MC Lyte, in which features their DJ, DJ K-Rock, released in 1987. The song was part of her first album ''Lyte as a Rock'', released the following year. Produced by Milk Dee and DJ Gizmo from Audio Two, the song seeks to warn about the dangers of drug use and its impact on relationships. In January 1998, the song was included on ''The Source''s ''"The 100 Best Rap Singles of All Time"'' list. Conception and composition "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)" was released in 1987 when Lyte was 16 years old, being the first recording released in her career. In it, she tells the story of meeting a man named Sam in 1981 who, while it seems he is cheating on her with another girl, turns out he is actually addicted to crack cocaine. Considered by Mark Anthony Neal of ''PopMatters'' as one of the first songs about the crack era, it was written by Lyte at the age of 12. In Brian Coleman's book '' Check the Technique'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the early-mid 1990s and later became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, with whom she worked on projects for American R&B acts Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several collaborations and guest appearances, she launched her solo career in 1997 with her debut album ''Supa Dupa Fly'', which spawned the top 20 single "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, the highest charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Elliott's second album, '' Da Real World'', was released in 1999 and produced the singles "She's a Bitch", "All n My Grill", and top five hit " Hot Boyz". The remix of the latter song broke the record for most weeks at number-one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Rock A Party
"Cold Rock a Party" is the lead single released from American rapper MC Lyte's fifth studio album, ''Bad As I Wanna B'' (1996). While the original version of the song that appears on the album was produced by Rashad Smith (producer), Rashad Smith and samples Audio Two's "Top Billin", the single version features Missy Elliott, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, was produced by Sean Combs, and samples Diana Ross' 1980 hit "Upside Down (Diana Ross song), Upside Down". The song became MC Lyte's second-highest-charting single in the United States (after her previous single "Keep On, Keepin' On (MC Lyte song), Keep On, Keepin' On"), peaking at 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and it received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of more than 500,000 copies. To date, it is MC Lyte's last single to appear on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Cold Rock a Party" also became a hit in several other countries, including New Zealand, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xscape (vocal Group)
Xscape is an American girl group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1991 by Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, LaTocha Scott, Tamera Coggins-Wynn, and Tamika Scott. The following year Coggins-Wynn left the group and Xscape became a quartet. They were discovered by Jermaine Dupri who signed the group to his So So Def label. The group released their debut album ''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' in 1993, which spawned two of their biggest hits "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding". The album was certified Platinum on February 1, 1994. Xscape has sold more than 7 million records worldwide. The group went on to release their second album, '' Off the Hook'' in 1995 and was certified Platinum on November 16, 1995. The lead single " Feels So Good" and "Who Can I Run To" were both certified Gold in the United States. Their third and final album ''Traces of My Lipstick'' was released in 1998. The lead single "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was certified Gold on May 14, 1998, and the album wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep On, Keepin' On (MC Lyte Song)
"Keep On, Keepin' On" is a song by American rapper MC Lyte featuring American girl group Xscape. It was produced and co-written by Jermaine Dupri and samples Michael Jackson's 1989 single "Liberian Girl". It was featured on the soundtrack to '' Sunset Park'', starring Rhea Perlman, and later appeared also on MC Lyte's fifth studio album, '' Bad As I Wanna B'' (1996). The song became her highest charting single in the US, peaking at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and it also became her second single to achieve a gold certification from the RIAA, earning the award on May 31, 1996. In November of the same year, MC Lyte performed the song when she appeared in the second season of the UPN sitcom ''Moesha'' also with Xscape themselves. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' felt that the soundtrack to '' Sunset Park'' "gets an excellent introduction with this ticking jeep cruiser that is fueled by Lyte's reliably sharp, smart, rhymes, Xscape's shimmering harmonizing, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruffneck (song)
"Ruffneck" is a hip hop song recorded by American rapper MC Lyte. It was published on May 27, 1993, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, ''Ain't No Other'' (1993). The song was produced by Aqil Davidson (of Wreckx-n-Effect) with Walter "Mucho" Scott, who along with Lyte have songwriting credits. The song peaked at 35 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in October 1993 and the third 1 single on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs of her career. It also reached 67 on the UK Singles Chart. On November 30, 1993 "Ruffneck" became the first work by a female solo rapper to be certified gold by the RIAA. With this single Lyte also received her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 36th Grammy Awards in February 1994, but lost to Dr. Dre's "Let Me Ride". In 2011 it was included on XXL's ''"250 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of the 90s"'' list. In April 2013, the song was included 17 on Complex's ''"The 50 Best Rap Songs by Women"'' list. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Are The Soul
"Eyes Are the Soul" is the third and final single from MC Lyte's third album '' Act Like You Know''. Produced by Wolf & Epic, it was released on April 9, 1992. In the song Lyte talks about social issues such as AIDS, crack and teenage pregnancy. Conception and composition In each verse of the song, Lyte describes a different afflicted person. The first person in the narrative is a male with HIV–AIDS, the second person is a crack addict wanted by the law, and the third is a young, black, pregnant teenager who is considering abortion. Shortly after the single was released, speaking at a Baltimore school, she confessed that "Sometimes I get discouraged when I do songs like this and they don't get as popular as (others). I'm just trying to get the message out." During an interview with ''Ebony'' in 2012, Lyte commented on the song's AIDS prevention message: Appearances "Eyes Are the Soul" was included on her compilation albums ''The Very Best of MC Lyte'' (2001), ''Rhyme M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When In Love
When in Love is the first single from MC Lyte's third album Act Like You Know. It was released on August 22, 1991. Although its original version of the album is produced by Wolf & Epic, its single version includes a remix made with Carmen Rizzo. The song presents a style more oriented to the New Jack Swing sound. In November 1991, the song peaked 14 on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles, where it remained for 13 weeks, being her most successful song on that list to that date. Also peaking at 3 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles. Conception and composition According to Lyte in an Atlantic press release, the song is about "the stupid things people do when they're in love," describing situations like ''"I'm talkin like pickin your lover's nose/Cooking his food and washing his clothes/And if you thought that was goin too far/What about givin him the keys to your car?"'' During an interview with Vibe in 2011 Lyte reflected on her music video: "When I was dancing in my v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poor Georgie
Poor Georgie is the second single from hip-hop artist MC Lyte's third album Act Like You Know (MC Lyte album), Act Like You Know (1991). The song was produced by Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez, and released on December 12, 1991. The song seeks to convey an anti-addiction message, through the story of George and the dysfunctional relationship MC Lyte has with this individual with self-destructive behaviors. Poor Georgie become Lyte's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 83 in March 1992. The song also peaked at 11 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B Singles and became her second song at 1 on the Hot Rap Songs, Hot Rap Singles chart. Conception and composition During an interview with Vibe (magazine), Vibe in 2011 Lyte stated on the composition of the song: During another interview in 2013 she says: The song was produced by Ivan 'Doc' Rodríguez, who had previously worked remixed other songs by MC Lyte, including Cappucino (song), Cappuci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stop, Look, Listen (MC Lyte Song)
"Stop, Look, Listen" is a song by MC Lyte with DJ K-Rock, released as the second single from Lyte's second album ''Eyes on This''. It was published on February 1, 1990. In its single version it is an Audio Two remix of the original version of the LP produced by King of Chill. The song is built around a sample of Ecstasy, Passion & Pain's "Born to Lose You". Also samples Lyte herself in earlier songs like "Survival of the Fittest" and "Lyte Thee Mc". Appearances It was later included on the compilation albums ''The Very Best of MC Lyte'' (2001), ''The Shit I Never Dropped'' (2003), and ''Cold Rock a Party – Best of MC Lyte'' (2019). Her music video was included on her compilation video album ''Lyte Years'' (1991). The single has also been reissued in 2004. Later was sampled by herself in her song with Pamela Long of the group Total (girl group), Total "Too Fly" from her sixth album Seven & Seven (MC Lyte album), Seven & Seven (1998). It was also sampled in songs by others artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cappucino (song)
Cappucino is the third and final single from MC Lyte's album ''Eyes on This''. It was published on August 2, 1990. In its single version it is a remix by Ivan "Doc" Rodríguez of the original version of the album produced by Marley Marl. In this song MC Lyte seeks to warn about violence around drugs and addictions. In October 1990 it peaked 8 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles, being her third consecutive single in the top 10 of that chart. "Cappucino" was listed in the ''Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era'' (2005) by Bruce Pollock. Conception and composition In the song Lyte tells how she goes to a cafe in Manhattan and once there she is murdered after being caught in the crossfire of rival drug dealers. So Lyte says she feels ''"on the other side/between lives"'', where she meets various people who have had deaths associated with violence and the use of alcohol and drugs. Later Lyte tells that everything has been part of a dream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
