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MC LYTE

American Rap Pioneer and Icon

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MC LYTE, Rap Pioneer

MC LYTE

Why is MC Lyte So Dope?

Lana Moorer or professionally known as MC LYTE is the FIRST female to perform hip hop in the White House and FIRST African American female to serve as the President of the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy. MC LYTE is a lyricist, inspirational speaker, dj, pioneer, icon, veteran , entrepreneur and one of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists of all time.

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Classic Albums by MC Lyte

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Lyte As A Rock

Lyte As A Rock is the debut album by MC Lyte. It was the first full album from a female rapper as a solo artist.

Release Date

April 19, 1988

Lyrics to a single from the album

I used to be in love with this guy named Sam I don't know why, 'cause he had the head like that of a clam But you couldn't tell me nothin', 'cause Sam was number one 'Cause to me, oh my Gosh, he was one in a million - "I Cram to Understand U"

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Eyes On Me

Eyes On Me is the second studio album by MC Lyte. The album became the first by a female solo rap artist to appear on the Billboard 200.

Release Date

October 3, 1989

Lyrics to a single from the album

You can cha-cha-cha to this Mardis Gras I'm the dopest female that you've heard thus far And I do get better, the voice gets wetter - "Cha Cha Cha"

Bad as I Wanna B Album Cover

Bad as I Wanna B

Bad as I Wanna B is the fifth studio by MC Lyte. It was the first full album from a female rapper as a solo artist.

Release Date

August 27, 1996

Lyrics to a single from the album

So what's your status? I be the baddest B to hit the scene Since the gangsta lean, I'm all ears So what you got to say? I hope you bubblin' it baby Now bubblin' it my way, let it rain - "Cold Rock a Party"

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