MC Lyte talked about her career in rap music and what it was like during the beginnings of hip hop. Upload video Customer reviews 4.9 out of 5 [60][61][62], In February 2006, her diary, as well as a turntable, records, and other assorted ephemera from the early days of hip hop, were donated to the Smithsonian Institution. Lauryn Hill appears in the music video for MC Lyte's 1991 hit "Poor Georgie." "Keep On Keepin . During another interview in 2013 she says: So there are times with songs like Poor Georgie that when I heard it, it made me feel like oh my god this is a story about a man who has some deep problems and deep issues() To a large degree I knew I needed to talk about drugs and the effect it had on people. By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use. Info. That song was also nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards. George was clean, no drugs and such But once in a while, he'd drink too much Hangin in a club where they play rockers Him and his friend, drinkin vodka I was lookin for him, and I found him there With his clothes messed up and his (fucked) up hair I told him he was messin up he wouldn't go far He got mad and asked his friend for the keys to the . In addition to her career as a rapper, she has worked in parallel as voiceover talent for various events, writer, DJ and has starred in various roles in film and television. From this album came the singles "Cha Cha Cha" (with which for the first time as solo artist she charted on the Billboard Hot Black Singles and reached #1 on the Hot Rap Singles). Guess what she looks like now. Toni! Poor Georgie by MC Lyte chart history on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and YouTube. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce working-class Brooklyn voice and no-nonsense demeanor. In 2017 Lyte played Detective Makena Daniels in the drama series Tales. [18] In April 2015, the song was ranked No. Brandy Can't Hang Xscape Can't Help Myself (feat. Is President". [27], MC Lyte's DJ since the start of her career, DJ K-Rock, is a cousin, Kennith Moorer; aside from a break in 1992, the two have toured consistently to the present. And "Poor Georgie," about the love of her life, who dies due to a drinking problem . 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. [42][43], In early 1995 MC Lyte appeared in the rap remix of "Freedom" on the soundtrack for the movie Panther, alongside Meshell Ndegeocello, Patra, Yo-Yo, Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa and Left Eye Lopes of TLC. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. About MC Lyte Hip-hop is often perceived as music's boys club. Lyte has gone on to provide music for The Image Awards, Nissan, Google, Black Enterprise, and many others. With that song, I just wanted to paint a picture and have it hit people on all fronts. Home. [82] Billboard, The Washington Post, and NPR have cited her as a "hip-hop pioneer". In 1987, at the age of 16,[15] Lyte released her debut single, "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)", being one of the first songs written about the crack era. it was recorded at the Ritz in NYC as Pay-per-view TV concert and released as VHS the following year.[37]. 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. Later these rumors were denied by Arnold. "[17] In 1999, Ego Trip's editors ranked "Poor Georgie" at No. 2 Young 4 What 17. I met him in a club hangin' out one night, 'Cause if he caused any, I would have to solve them, I know for a fact George had a lot of girls. Poor Georgie by MC Lyte Act Like You Know First Priority 1991 Producer: Ivan "Doc" Rodriguez Main genre: Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B Tags: US Rap #1 Hit 14 users contributed to this page Contains samples of 6 songs see all Georgy Porgy by Toto (1978) Multiple Elements Rock / Pop I Wanna Be Where You Are by Michael Jackson (1972) Vocals / Lyrics 83 in March 1992. Additional taxes may apply. Beyonce Drake - Mine 2013 Shawn Hook Vanessa Hudgens -. 11 on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles[6] and became her second song at No. In February 1997 "Keep on Pushin" was included in the soundtrack of Dangerous Ground, in which MC Lyte, Bahamadia, Nonchalant and Yo-Yo collaborate under the production of Pete Rock. [101] In May 2015 some media speculated that Lyte had dated R&B singer Janelle Monae, but these rumors have not been confirmed by either of them. 6 in the Greatest Rappers Ever survey organized by NME. [25] With Eyes on This she became the first solo female rapper to have an entry on the Billboard 200. In November, Sean "Puffy" Combs remix of "Cold Rock a Party" is released as a single, featuring the then-emerging Missy Elliott. Lyte signed with the production unit, Duc Tha Moon, for three years and eventually made a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio. Go directly to shout page. [94] Also About.com ranked her No. On this single, Lyte is all sweetened up a little She sweetened up a little on this new jack swing sound Poor Georgie and ,basically,this whole album has a big difference from the previous Eyes On This. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. She was the first female solo hip hop artist to receive BET's "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Lifetime Achievement Award.[51]. MTV Raps[98] and at that time she would also make public in an interview that they were engaged. [1] 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. In early 2016, she started dating Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur John Wyche, after meeting him on Match.com. With "Ruffneck" MC Lyte would also get a nomination for the 36th edition of the Grammy Awards in the Best Rap Solo Performance category. (Remix) This track would later be released as single. https://youtu.be/hSTzr2V4KMw, Fun Fact: Legendary female singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and actress Lauryn Hill, was by Lytes side in the video. [44] The album has little commercial impact and mixed reviews, but does earn a Grammy nomination in the "Best Female Rap Vocal Performance" category for the single "Ride Wit Me". Verse 1: I met him in a club hangin' out one night He said, 'Hello, I'm George.hi, Lyte How's everything going, huh? This single peaked #10 on Billboard Black Songs. [57], MC Lyte opened Shaitel, a Los Angeles boutique that specialized in accessories from belts to sunglasses. With tracks with a Pop/R&B-oriented sound[47] the album would receive mixed reviews. In September of that year win the Best R&B, Soul or Rap Video category in the 3th edition of Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards with this song. I just knew my mission would be to try to educate my generation about the usage of drugs, selling it or being the drug dealers girlfriend and you wind up shot or in jail because of it. Like a Virgin 15. [65] She was the first African American woman to serve in this role. Lyte as . During that year Lyte also participated with Lin Que on the remix of "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige. I Am the Lyte. Can You Dig It 14. MC Lyte - Poor Georgie Samples | Genius Poor Georgie MC Lyte Track 6 on Act Like You Know On this single, Lyte is all sweetened up a little She sweetened up a little on this new. In April 2002 the soundtrack for the TV series Dark Angel is released, which includes Lyte's songs "Dark Angel Theme" (in collaboration with Public Enemy) and "No Dealz" (with Ericka Yancey). We boast to bring a little New York flavor out here to California."[58]. MC Lyte - Poor Georgie (Official Video) 3,634,792 views Dec 9, 2011 MC Lyte - Poor Georgie (Official Video) from the album 'Act Like You Know' (1991) .more .more 59K Dislike. Tops. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she love read more Features Clubland; On the Street; . Lyte also made appearances on the following television shows: Lyric Cafe, Hip Hop Honors, and Black in the 80's. "Poor Georgie" was included the compilation albums The Very Best of MC Lyte (2001), The Shit I Never Dropped (2003),[12] Rhyme Masters (2005),[13] Rhino Hi-Five: MC Lyte (2007),[14] and Cold Rock a Party - Best Of MC Lyte (2019). Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. [39], In 1994 Lyte collaborated in the remixes and music videos of "You Want This" by Janet Jackson and "I Wanna Be Down" by Brandy, in this last one in collaboration with Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo. They announced their engagement in May 2017. During an interview with Vibe in 2011 Lyte stated on the composition of the song: Poor Georgie was straight up storytelling. In Queens there was crack and in Harlem as well. The audio podcast is available on Apple and Spotify. 5. Audio Two's father, Nat Robinson, started a label for them called First Priority. It's been a long time, this single life, and I thank you all for your prayers and kind words of hope," she wrote in an Instagram post dated January 21, 2017. 4:01. In June she performs at the Jam for Peace with Warren G, Mary J. Blige, Brownstone, Adina Howard, Montell Jordan and Soul for Real.[45]. Cha Cha Cha. Both of those vocalists are actually gay. Big Bad Sister 11. Unplugged Rap", the first MTV Unplugged to feature rap artists, alongside A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and LL Cool J. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. ", "MC Lyte Marries Marine Corps Veteran in Jamaica Wedding", "Rapper MC Lyte Files for Divorce from John Wyche After 3 Years of Marriage", Let's Talk About The Female MCs Who Shaped Hip-Hop, MC Lyte: The Blueprint For Today's Female MC, Faceted Application of Subject Terminology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MC_Lyte&oldid=1124508711, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 2013 Hip Hop Inaugural Ball Honored with the Lifetime Achievement, 2019 Trumpet Awards Trail Blazer Award, This page was last edited on 29 November 2022, at 02:18. [24] In late August of that year, her song "I'm Not Havin' It" with Positive K would have an entry on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles (peaking at #16), becoming MC Lyte's first appearance on a chart as solo artist. MC Lyte, YoYo & Queen Latifah), An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn, "MC Lyte: Still Rockin' With The Best (Interview by Han O'Connor)", "MC Lyte reps feminist beat at hip-hop conference", "Ladies First: 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop", "Hip-Hop's Greatest Year: Fifteen Albums That Made Rap Explode", "MC Lyte on Her Site for Women 'Hip Hop Sisters', "Full Clip: MC Lyte Breaks Down Her Entire Catalogue (Brandy, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J & More)", "MC Lyte Was 12 When She Wrote "I Cram To Understand U", "BROOKLYN'S M.C. Die bei uns prsentierten Nici qid diverser Hersteller werden alle 100\% unabhngig Bewertet. The song debuted at #1 on the first week of Billboard Hot Rap Singles existence[23] and the proceeds were donated to the National Urban League. This new collaboration with Xscape reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, her highest position on this chart as main artist, getting a gold certification. [7], 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)[8] and "Poor Georgie", MC Lyte became a pioneering figure in hip hop and has been cited as an influence to many female rap figures. Original lyrics of Poor Georgie song by Mc Lyte. [12] She began recording her first track at age 14, although it took two years before it was able to be released. Like That Anna (Interlude) 12. Kamikaze 13. In 2005, she released two songs produced by Richard "Wolfie" Wolf called "Can I Get It Now" and "Don't Walk Away" (with Meechie). Walsh in the Police drama S.W.A.T. In 2020, Lyte starred in Bad Hair directed by Justin Simien,[56] and Sylvie's Love, a period piece set in the 1960s opposite Tessa Thompson. Also, the first rapper ever to perform in Carnegie Hall and the Arsenio Hall show. Heavy . However, as MC Lyte's career would attest, the microphone is an equal opportunity employer. 4. Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. The program is produced by Rex Barnett. "Famous" is production dynamite, with that Sister Nancy sample representing one of Ye's best chops in recent times. In August 2020 she filed for a divorce after three years of marriage. A few years back she became the first rap artist to tour for the USO, performing for troops stationed in Italy, Gr, MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. like an angel from the heaven above. The following is the discography of MC Lyte, an American hip hop musician. [106], 19992013: Collaborations and releases independently, "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" Brandy (feat. [5][6] She released a total of eight solo studio albums (2015's Legend being her latest) and an EP with Almost September. "[80], Greg Prato of AllMusic, referred to her as one of the first female rappers to "point out the sexism and misogyny that often runs rampant in hip-hop", often taking the subject "head on lyrically" in her songs. MC Lyte served as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (the Grammy organization) from 2011 to 2013. She also performs a concert of her most famous hits. Lana Michele Moorer was raised in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York City. Stream songs including "Cold Rock a Party", "Ruffneck" and more. Listen to Cold Rock a Party - Best Of by MC Lyte on Apple Music. In 1988, her collaboration with Sinad O'Connor on "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" became her first single to reach the charts, appearing in England and New Zealand hit lists. Who was I kidding I'd give him a try. In October of that year, Lyte performed at the 1993 Budweiser Superfest with SWV, Bell Biv Devoe, LeVert, Big Daddy Kane and Silk. Cause I'm about to take you on a George Porgie mission. & Rakim's "Eric B. During that year she also collaborated with Foster & McElroy, known for their work with En Vogue and Tony! Rihanna embodies fame itself on her brief . "Dear John" (featuring Common & 10Beats) was released on September 9, 2014, and peaked on the Billboard Twitter Trending 140 chart at number three. (the other girl with the blue cap) That was in itself humorous. Take It Off 8. MC Lyte. [16], Gil Griffin of The Washington Post highlighted the song in the album review, commenting that it "brilliantly incorporates an old Toto sample. Another original vs sampling artist blend. But she's also written some of the most fearlessly honest and introspective lyrics in modern music. mc_lyte_-_poor_georgie_(diy_mista_reese_acapella).mp3; mc_lyte_-_ruffneck_(acapella).mp3; Mc Lyte's top tracks: . [11] MC Lyte's original stage name was Sparkle. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce wor, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. je eigen zahlt auf weihnachtsfescht.de auch null Hersteller fr eine Position oder kann in sonstiger Weise einen Auswirkung auf das . [12] After making the label, Robinson cut a deal with Atlantic with one condition, that Lyte would get a record contract with Atlantic as well.[14]. Home Artists Most listened Tops Ranking. "[99] At the time, comedian and actor Martin Lawrence said in a Def Comedy Jam appearance that he had previously been in a relationship with Lyte. Afterward, an intimate gathering with only close friends and family members was held. "God has sent me true love. All new episode of Partners In Rhyme streaming on ALLBLK.TV Follow @officialpartnersinrhyme for more PIR action!! Exploring a Musical Genre as "mid-tempo but aggressive (lots of plosives) and carefully articulated, with emphasis on end rhymes. During that month she also collaborated with Will Smith and Tatyana Ali on "Who Am I" from Smith's album Willennium. After she made her film debut in the 1993 movie titled Fly by Night[fr], starring alongside Jeffrey Sams, Ron Brice, and Steve Gomer, she also starred other films, such as A Luv Tale (1999), Train Ride (2000), Civil Brand (2002) and Playa's Ball (2003). Ranking. MC Lyte From the Album Act Like You Know [Explicit] September 17, 1991 34 ratings Listen Now Buy song $1.29 Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC. PREVIEW. In Brooklyn there were weed smokers, dope dealers and people dying. "Search 4 The Lyte (Instrumental)" (3:21), Engineer Ivan "Doc" Rodriguez (tracks: A1, A2), Yorum Vazan (tracks: B1, B2), Producer King Of Chill (tracks: B1, B2), Producer, Mixed By Dee Jay Doc (tracks: A1, A2), This page was last edited on 16 November 2022, at 15:09. music video hip hop music african american music Plot summary Add synopsis Genre Music Certificate Unrated Parents guide Add content advisory Details Release date September 1991 (United States) Country of origin With a distinctive voice, demonstrated lyricism, and an unapologetic stance, MC Lyte has served as one of the preeminent voices for women in Hip-Hop. A music video for the 1991 song "Poor Georgie" by the American Hip-Hop recording artist MC Lyte, from her album "Act Like You Know". [68] Throughout her career has also paid tribute to other artists such as Spoonie Gee (who she covered on Act Like You Know), Slick Rick,[75] The Rock Steady Crew,[76] LL Cool J[77] and Queen Latifah. Its sounds are softer. Dec/2022: Grey goos vodka Umfangreicher Kaufratgeber Die besten Grey goos vodka Beste Angebote Testsieger Direkt weiterlese. [9] Lyte has also worked with several charities, including her own foundation, Hip Hop Sisters.[10]. [81] The Birmingham Times has credited her for helping transition hip-hop from the "feel-good, party vibe" of the late 1970s into a "socially conscious form of expression," as the rapper addressed issues like racism, sexism, and the drug culture had been affecting the African-American community. Immediately following she played DEA Special Agent Katrina 'K.C.' "Poor Georgie" was included the compilation albums The Very Best of MC Lyte (2001), The Shit I Never Dropped (2003), [12] Rhyme Masters (2005), [13] Rhino Hi-Five: MC Lyte (2007), [14] and Cold Rock a Party - Best Of MC Lyte (2019). [5] The song also peaked at No. Poor Georgie 7. MC Lyte) MC Lyte Similar Songs TRACK ARTIST SHAZAMS Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated (Regular Version) Father MC 38,370 Black Coffee Heavy D & The Boyz 66,267 What's The 411? 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In 2009, a song titled "Brooklyn" was released, as well as "Craven". Soul". From this album came the singles "When in Love" and the socially conscious "Poor Georgie" (with which had her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and her third #1 on the Hot Rap Singles) and "Eyes Are the Soul". Es macht informeller Mitarbeiter Netz der Netze allein so viele manipulierte Testberichte und Kundenmeinungen, dass die Zeit reif ist fr ehrliche Kundenberatung. Keep your ears open, hope that you listenin. [52] After twelve years without an album, MC Lyte's eighth album, Legend, came out on April 18, 2015. In November she collaborates with Erick Sermon and Rah Digga on the track "Tell Me" on Sermon's album React. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.[7]. Searching for Best Top 10 Karaoke Songs Duets 2020 to buy. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. Together they released the single "Self Destruction" in response to violence in the hip hop and African American communities. Cha Cha Cha. The Old School Hip Hop Packs brings you fresh Boom Bap vibes that will give your productions a touch of class and authenticity, classic punchy drums, Breaks, low baselines and smooth samples are combined to create a smooth palette perfect for anyone looking for that old school sound. It 'Drove. A philanthropist who has presented almost $900,000 in scholarships over the past seven years, an actress on Power, Queen of the South, SWAT, and more, MC LYTE is ONLY female solo hip hop artist to receive the BET I Am Hip Hop ICON Award. Despite not having a great commercial performance, it is considered one of the best and most important rap albums, both in the 80s and in history. In 2022 has her directional debut with the short film Break Up In Love. 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. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. DJ MC Lyte served as the DJ of choice at Michael Jordan's 50th Birthday Celebration, at his 2013 wedding reception, and at Jay Leno's farewell party. MC Lyte (real name Lana Michelle Moorer) shot to stardom as the first solo female rapper in hip-hop history. In Harlem, where I would spend my weekends, there was heroin and youd see people nodding out in the middle of the damn street. [63] This collection, entitled "Hip-Hop Won't Stop: The Beat, the Rhymes, the Life" is a program to assemble objects of historical relevance to the hip hop genre from its inception. [46] In August of that same year, Lyte released her fifth album, Bad as I Wanna B. The song contains multi-element samples from Toto's "Georgy Porgy", vocals from The Supremes' "My World Is Empty Without You", Michael Jackson's "I Wanna Be Where You Are", Jimmy Spicer's "The Bubble Bunch" hook. Mickey Slipper (Interlude) 6. Sir The Baptist I Can't Make a Mistake MC Lyte Ruffneck MC Lyte Lyte As a Rock The song was produced by Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez, and released on December 12, 1991. Also during that year Lyte began work on her next album, titled Ain't No Other, which was released on June 22, 1993. So I did make a conscious effort of that at a very young age.[9], The song was produced by Ivan 'Doc' Rodrguez, who had previously worked remixed other songs by MC Lyte, including Cappucino. In 1996, MC Lyte began doing voiceovers, working on a short-lived BET show called The Boot and doing some branding for the Starz network, Tide, AT&T, the National Urban League, and many others. "[19], In a conversation about her influences, Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody mentioned Poor Georgie as "the first song that made me wanna be a part of it. During October 2006, MC Lyte was one of the honored artists on VH1's annual award show Hip Hop Honors. MC Lyte's song "My Main Aim" was the title song of the basketball video game NBA Live 2005 by EA Sports. 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. Ton!, in the song "Dr. 3:01. (0-35, 1:58, 1-48). During that time Lyte also became honorary member of Sermon's Def Squad.[49]. In August 1998 MC Lyte released her sixth studio album Seven & Seven. In May 1992, she performed the song on In Living Color. Poor Georgie [Explicit] MC Lyte From the Album The Very Best Of MC Lyte [Explicit] July 10, 2015 4.9 out of 5 stars34 ratings Listen Now Buy song $1.29 Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. [48] In March 1997, she collaborated with R&B singer Billy Lawrence on the single "Come On", which was included in the soundtrack of the movie Set it Off. "[20], Credits are taken from the liner notes. If you'd like to receive a weekly recap of 90smusic with the top posts and their alternative links, send me a message with the subject '90smusic' (or send me a chat with the text: 90smusic) [Spotify]: MC Lyte - Poor Georgie [Apple Music]: MC Lyte - Poor Georgie [Deezer]: MC Lyte - Poor Georgie [Soundcloud]: MC Lyte - Poor Georgie Memba Them Photo Galleries Kanye West . Four years later, MC Lyte's booming debut single, "I Cram to Understand U," arrived as one of the first cautionary anthems of the crack era, setting a conscientious precedent explored further on 1991's Act Like You Know, with singles "Poor Georgie" warning against drunk driving and "Eyes Are the Soul" dedicated to those lost in the . For all of you waiting on LOVE- don't give up keep God first and he will see that you meet your match." TAGS Guests range from the biggest names in hip-hop, to global entertainers, to the most progressive minds moving our culture forward. Lyte as a Rock. Beyond the Hype 9. In August they exchanged their vows during a musical wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In June 2006, MC Lyte was interviewed for the documentary The Rap Report, Part 2. Poor Georgie MC Lyte Lyte As a Rock MC Lyte Cold Rock a Party (Bad Boy Remix) [feat. "Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G. [citation needed]. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Mc Lyte lyrics. [66], MC Lyte has considered artists such as Salt-N-Pepa,[67] Rakim,[68] Roxanne Shant,[69] Doug E. Fresh,[70] Boogie Down Productions,[71] Kool Moe Dee,[68] Sha-Rock from Funky 4 + 1,[72][73] Run-DMC[68] and Big Daddy Kane[74] as her inspirations early in her musical career. With this album, in which she adopts a more hardcore sound, Lyte achieved better critical reception than her predecessor. 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[Verse 1] Friends tell me I am crazy That I'm wasting time with you You'll never be mine That's not the way I see it 'Cause I feel you're already mine Whenever you're with me [Chorus] People always talking 'bout "reputation" I don't care about your other girls Just be good to me Friends tell me I am crazy That I'm wasting time with you You'll Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. . Search 4 the Lyte 4. [104][105] You dont smoke, what about if you drink? It also enters the top 40 of various charts outside the United States, being #1 and certified platinum in New Zealand. On May 1, 1991, Lyte performed on "Yo! In November of that year she collaborated with LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes on the debut album of the R&B supergroup LSG on the track "Curious", which was later released as single. [13] In addition to "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)" were released as singles "Paper Thin", the eponymous "Lyte as a Rock", and "10% Dis" (a diss track to then-Hurby Azor associate Antoinette). 101 Let the Raps Begin", "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama", "Tessa Thompson/ Nnamdi Asomugha-Starrer 'Sylvie' Rounds Out Cast", "MC Lyte, Birthday on October 11th, MC Lyte Biography, Career, Achievements", "Thurgood Marshall College Fund Presents iLead", "Today in Music: A look back at pop music", "MC Lyte Explains How To Join The Recording Academy & Vote in the GRAMMY Awards", "Two MC Lyte $100,000 First Wave Scholarship Winners: 2nd Year in a Row", "Hip-Hop Legends Unite: MC Lyte Interviews Salt Of Salt-N-Pepa", "MC Lyte Wants To Inspire People By Any Means Necessary", "Instagram photo by therealdougefresh 18 August 2021", "Hip-Hop legend wants to keep the history of the culture alive", "Instagram photo by iammcsharock 17 may 2021", "Slick Rick, Cypress Hill, De La Soul Get All-Star Tributes at VH1's Hip Hop Honors", "ROCK STEADY CREW 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH MOBB DEEP, MC LYTE, MC EIHT, AND MORE AT RUMSEY PLAYFIELD", "Watch Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, MC Lyte, and more honor LL Cool J", "Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, and More Honor Queen Latifah With BET Lifetime Achievement Award", "MC LYTE TALKS 'LEGEND' ALBUM, STATE OF HIP HOP, AND LONGEVITY", "Rapsody & MC Lyte Discuss Being a Woman of Color In Hip-Hop & Their First Encounters With Racism in America", "Summer Tunes for Black Music Month, Part 3", "60 HIP-HOP 'FIRSTS': RAP'S MUST-KNOW MILESTONES", "Lil Kim On Her Female Rap Influences -- MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shant People's Party Clip", "I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop", "A Long Conversation With Rapsody About Writing Raps", "Meet Daru Jones, Jack White's Secret Weapon", "50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987 - 2007)", "Greatest Rappers Ever Voted For By You", "Hip Hop MTV Legend & Producer, Todd-1 Dies Suddenly, MC Lyte And Queen Yonasda Mourn", "Singer allegedly dating veteran femcee MC Lyte", "Janelle Monae Partner: Is the Singer Dating Anyone? With over 3 decades in the industry, she has had a host of impressive firsts. Cause Lyte needs love too and that ain't no lie. She also acted on TV in such shows as In the House, Get Real, Half & Half, Queen of the South, and The District. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account, Do you know any background info about this track? She holds the distinction of being the first Hip-Hop artist to perform at Carnegie Hall, the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single, and the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy. [34] This have more mixed reviews than in her previous albums and commercially it performed weaker than its predecessor Eyes on This. data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAKAAAAB4CAYAAAB1ovlvAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAnpJREFUeF7t17Fpw1AARdFv7WJN4EVcawrPJZeeR3u4kiGQkCYJaXxBHLUSPHT/AaHTvu . This is Toto's Georgy Porgy, and MC Lyte's Poor Georgie. [26], In 1990 MC Lyte performed at Carnegie Hall. [41] In 1994 she participated the performance on the finale of The Arsenio Hall Show, alongside the likes of KRS-One, Wu-Tang Clan, Naughty by Nature, Guru of Gang Starr, Yo-Yo, Das EFX and A Tribe Called Quest, among others. "Ball" (featuring Lil Mama & AV)[53] and "Check" are also singles from the album. MC Lyte was recognized for her career with the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Lifetime Achievement from the BET Hip Hop Awards and was honored at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors. MC Lyte's third album, Act Like You Know, features the second single, Poor Georgie (1991). [102][103] In 2016, producer and rapper Q-Tip revealed on his Apple Music 1 show Abstract Radio that he used to date Lyte in his days before landing a record deal with A Tribe Called Quest. In May of that year, MC Lyte collaborated with Angie Stone on the album version of "Jam for the Ladies" by electronica musician Moby. 22 in their list of Hip Hop's 40 Greatest Singles by Year 1991 in Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists. 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