At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme, and since that time she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums (9 plus a “GREATEST HITS”) to her credit. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Ms. Lana Michelle Moorer, known the world over by her stage name, MC Lyte. However, as MC Lyte’s career would attest, the microphone is an equal opportunity employer. MC Lyte knows how to be first. Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. [57] Selected discography. MC Lyte becomes the first female solo rapper to release a full album with Lyte as a Rock. The Canadian superstar celebrated his latest accomplishment by simply posting a picture of himself on vacation to his Instagram story. Such energy can be found throughout her first two recording. Lyte has been featured on television as herself on such shows as In Living Color, Moesha, Cousin Skeeter, New York Undercover, My Wife and Kids, and Sisters in the Name of Rap. In 2011, she guest starred in the Regular Show episode "Rap It Up", portraying a member of a hip-hop group also including characters voiced by Tyler, the Creator and Childish Gambino. She did the voice of Tia for the Mattel toy line Diva Starz from 2000 to 2004. Ain't No Other becomes Lyte's first album to go gold. Introduction: Born Lana Michelle Moorer, MC Lyte became the first solo female rapper to release a studio album with her 1988 debut, Lyte As A Rock.She began … She became the first female emcee to be inducted into the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors.[43]. [9][10] She has also collaborated with artists like Sinéad O'Connor, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Xscape, P. Diddy, Will Smith and Beyoncé. And go back and listen to Georgie Porgie, then tell me she couldn't write a story. 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On September 9, 2014, the world experienced the musical genius of MC Lyte’s first Billboard charting single in 11 years and LEGEND’s debut single, the ground-breaking urban hit “Dear John,” featuring Common and 10 Beats. MC Lyte was the first woman to tackle any issue of feminism in Hip Hop and was in no way quiet about it. She also acted on TV in such shows as In the House, Get Real, Half & Half, Queen of the South, and The District. Lyte's fourth album, 1993's Ain't No Other, became her first to reach gold status and was notable for her first top 40 pop hit, "Ruffneck". 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. Considered one of the pioneers of female rap,[2][3][4] 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. MC Lyte's original stage name was Sparkle. Lyte's fourth album, 1993's Ain't No Other, became her first to reach gold status and was notable for her first top 40 pop hit, "Ruffneck". At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme, and since that time she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums (9 plus a “GREATEST HITS”) to her credit. 1989. 70 1997 Pop. Rap singer. Watch the official video for MC Lyte - "Paper Thin". Her last appearance in the charts was 1996. Immediately following she played DEA Special Agent Katrina 'K.C.' MC Lyte first appeared on the scene in 1988 with her debut album Lyte As A Rock. In 1991 MC Lyte was featured in TV informercial promoting pro-abortion rights political action "The Most Exciting Women in Music" alongside Corina, Juliet Cuming, Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), Kate Pierson (The B-52's), Crystal Waters, Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club). The album Act Like You Know is released, and is acclaimed for its new jack swing sound and the hit "Poor Georgie." [19] Lyte was also featured in the remix and music video of "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, which debuted in May 1988 on MTV. "Paper Thin" Track Info Written By The King of Chill & MC Lyte Dec 20, 2018 - Explore Richard Harris's board "MC Lyte" on Pinterest. MC Lyte has flow, did you check her on Showtime's series (I forgot the name, ya know the battle one) freestyling a couple of years ago, still got it. Pioneering female rapper MC Lyte hit the ground running with her first single, 1988's stripped-down slice of life "I Cram to Understand U," (which told the story of her doomed relationship with a crack-addicted boyfriend), and never looked back. MC Lyte was the first female Hip Hop artist to receive a Gold record (certifying over 500,000 units sold). Lyte signed with the production unit, Duc Tha Moon, for three years and eventually made a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio. MC Lyte, Lana Moorer, was born and raised in Brooklyn and began rhyming as a teenager. MC Lyte talked about her career in rap music and what it was like during the beginnings of hip hop. Lyte also made appearances on the following television shows: Lyric Cafe, Hip Hop Honors, and Black in the 80's.[26]. it was recorded at the Ritz in NYC as Pay-per-view TV concert and released as VHS the following year.[38]. Xscape), Poor Georgie, Ruffneck, It's All Yours (feat. Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is a Grammy–nominated American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. Reggae Congo bands played as Lyte walked down the aisle, and the couple's friend Kelly Price serenaded them during the ceremony. They had 4 top 100 hit songs. MC Lyte has spoken at colleges and universities, for organizations around the globe, and with notable people like Iyanla Vanzant, Russell Simmons, and Soledad O'Brien bringing a message of empowerment from her book Unstoppable: Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential. Peaked at #10 on 01.06.1996. Peaked at #35 on 16.10.1993. She also performs a concert of her most famous hits. [29], In 1990 she became the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall. MC Lyte served as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (the Grammy organization) from 2011 to 2013. When MC Lyte hit the Hip Hop scene with her debut album, Lyte As A Rock, on September 13th in 1988, the relationship between women and the genre could be characterized as both intricate and thorny. [6] MC Lyte first appeared on the scene in 1988 with her debut album Lyte As A Rock. Early Tuesday morning, the world was hit with news about one of its favorite emcees, MC Lyte. 6 in the Greatest Rappers Ever survey organized by NME. On May 1, 1991, Lyte performed on "Yo! [40], During the summer of '94 participated in Janet Jackson's Janet World Tour.[41]. In 2009, a song titled "Brooklyn" was released, as well as "Craven". MC Lyte 's debut full-length, Lyte As a Rock, surfaced in 1988, while a follow-up, Eyes on This, followed a year later. 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 has long been considered one of hip-hop’s pioneer feminists. "I Go On" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Her first acting role was in 1991, an off-Broadway theater play titled Club Twelve, a hip-hop twist on Twelfth Night alongside Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Lisa Nicole Carson. Between 1991 and 1992 Lyte participated in the show called "The Greatest Rap Show Ever" at Madison Square Garden with Public Enemy, Naughty by Nature, Queen Latifah, Geto Boys and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, among others. Terms of Use; Privacy Policy; AdChoices; Advertising; California Privacy Rights; Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2019 Billboard Media, LLC. [42] She was joined by fellow female MC's Da Brat, Remy Ma, and Lil' Kim as they performed some of her tracks, such as "Cha Cha Cha", "Lyte as a Rock", "Paper-Thin", and "Ruffneck". We boast to bring a little New York flavor out here to California."[51]. This album, like its predecessor, received a great critical reception and is recognized as a hip hop classic. She even served as a recurring celebrity judge on CBS’ “Star Search” with Arsenio Hall. About Billboard. "We also have a few signature pieces that are done just for the store. 1999–2013: Collaborations and releases independently, "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" – Brandy (feat. [36][37] In the fall of 1991, she also performed in the hip-hop special Sisters In The Name of Rap alongside Salt-N-Pepa, Yo-Yo, Queen Latifah and Roxanne Shanté, among many others. Lyte collaborated on pop star hits like Janet Jackson's You Want This and Brandy's I Wanna Be Down alongside Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo. [15] In addition to "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)", the album featured songs like Paper Thin, its title track, and the diss track 10% Dis a response to then-Hurby Azor associate Antoinette. A 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. She was the first African-American woman to serve as the president of the LA chapter of the Recording Academy. 1993 . "Ball" (featuring Lil Mama & AV)[46] and "Check" are also singles from the album.[47]. At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme, and since that time she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums (9 plus a “GREATEST HITS”) to her credit. Label: First Priority Music - 7 92275-2,Atlantic Street - 92275-2 • Format: CD Album Clean • Country: US • Genre: Hip Hop • Style: Conscious MC Lyte - Ain't No Other (1993, Clean, CD) | Discogs Top 40 Singles", mn0000094752/awards "US Dance Sales Charts", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MC_Lyte_discography&oldid=1005151689, Cleanup tagged articles with a reason field from May 2015, Wikipedia pages needing cleanup from May 2015, Wikipedia introduction cleanup from May 2015, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from May 2015, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles needing additional references from May 2015, All articles needing additional references, Articles lacking reliable references from May 2015, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park") MC Lyte Featuring Xscape. Brooklyn’s MC Lyte hit back at Shanté with a diss track that’s pure fire, firing out insults verse upon verse. An inspiring 1993 classic anthem, “Ruffneck,” was eventually nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single, and in fact, made MC Lyte the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy. MC Lyte top songs include Keep On, Keepin' On, Cold Rock a Party, Ruffneck. Sources. The song addressed the widespread phenomenon of crack addition by examining its impact on a … "Everyday" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, but peaked at number 44 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. About a relationship soured by a crack addiction, it sparked a relationship with Sylvia Rhone and a record deal with First Priority Music. [15]:1, She regards Milk Dee and DJ Giz, the hip hop duo Audio Two, as "totally like [her] brothers", because the three grew up together. Lyte recorded her first single, “I Cram to Understand U,” in 1986. Audio Two's "10% Dis". 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