She became the first female emcee to be inducted into the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors.[50]. Poor Georgie by MC Lyte chart history on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and YouTube. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. 26 on their list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (19872007)[95] and No. [94] Also About.com ranked her No. In October of that year, Lyte performed at the 1993 Budweiser Superfest with SWV, Bell Biv Devoe, LeVert, Big Daddy Kane and Silk. "Ball" (featuring Lil Mama & AV)[53] and "Check" are also singles from the album. [16] She was 12 years old at the time she wrote the song. PREVIEW. 6. 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). [34] This have more mixed reviews than in her previous albums and commercially it performed weaker than its predecessor Eyes on This. Ranking. [35][36] 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 Shant, among many others. Poor Georgie MC Lyte Lyte As a Rock MC Lyte Cold Rock a Party (Bad Boy Remix) [feat. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott] MC Lyte Cha Cha Cha MC Lyte Jamming (feat. 3:01. That song was also nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards. Exploring a Musical Genre as "mid-tempo but aggressive (lots of plosives) and carefully articulated, with emphasis on end rhymes. 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. [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. Week-by-week music charts, peak chart positions and airplay stats. Die bei uns prsentierten Nici qid diverser Hersteller werden alle 100\% unabhngig Bewertet. 1. [11] MC Lyte's original stage name was Sparkle. 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). Can You Dig It 14. Stream songs including "Cold Rock a Party", "Ruffneck" and more. Reggae Congo bands played as Lyte walked down the aisle, and the couple's friend Kelly Price serenaded them during the ceremony. Lola from the Copa 16. Cha Cha Cha. PEOPLE'S PARTY WITH TALIB KWELIPeople's Party is a weekly interview show hosted by Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh. [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. & Rakim's "Eric B. [65] She was the first African American woman to serve in this role. Brandy Can't Hang Xscape Can't Help Myself (feat. Is President". 83 in March 1992. In August 2020 she filed for a divorce after three years of marriage. 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. Es macht informeller Mitarbeiter Netz der Netze allein so viele manipulierte Testberichte und Kundenmeinungen, dass die Zeit reif ist fr ehrliche Kundenberatung. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she love read more Features 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 early 2016, she started dating Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur John Wyche, after meeting him on Match.com. She also acted on TV in such shows as In the House, Get Real, Half & Half, Queen of the South, and The District. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Beyonce Drake - Mine 2013 Shawn Hook Vanessa Hudgens -. Lyte signed with the production unit, Duc Tha Moon, for three years and eventually made a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she love, MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. In March 2003, Lyte released the independently produced record Da Undaground Heat, Vol. [52] After twelve years without an album, MC Lyte's eighth album, Legend, came out on April 18, 2015. Faith Evans (1999) Georgy Porgy by Side Effect (1980) On May 1, 1991, Lyte performed on "Yo! Big Bad Sister 11. 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. Lyte has gone on to provide music for The Image Awards, Nissan, Google, Black Enterprise, and many others. 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). 3 on VH1's list "The 25 Dopest Female Rap Tracks Of The Last 25 Years", noting that "Lytes cautionary tale of drunk driving once again proved that you could make folks dance and think at the same damn time. In 1997, MC Lyte launched Sunni Gyrl Inc., a global entertainment firm that specializes in artist management and development, production, and creative services and consulting. [83][84][85], MC Lyte has influenced the work of later female rap figures such as Queen Latifah,[86] Lil' Kim,[87] Da Brat,[88] Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill,[89] Monie Love,[90] Eve,[91] Rapsody,[92] and Flo Milli,[93] as well as rock artist Jack White. In March 2000 MC Lyte collaborated with Common and Bilal on the track "A Film Called (Pimp)" on Common's album Like Water for Chocolate. 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. She was the first rap . With tracks with a Pop/R&B-oriented sound[47] the album would receive mixed reviews. After the initial show, the story got so big that an interviewer actually asked Lyte about her "marriage" and instead of her shooting down the rumor, she went along with it. MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. "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). With that song, I just wanted to paint a picture and have it hit people on all fronts. Ton!, in the song "Dr. 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 2007, Lyte joined the cast of MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar[55] and coached Shar Jackson to a hip hop emcee victory in a mere eight weeks. MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. "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). "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. Sir The Baptist I Can't Make a Mistake MC Lyte Ruffneck MC Lyte Lyte As a Rock It 'Drove. When in Love 2. [5][6] She released a total of eight solo studio albums (2015's Legend being her latest) and an EP with Almost September. "[33] In September 1991 Lyte released her third album, Act Like You Know, in which develops in some tracks a softer sound influenced by R&B/New Jack Swing. This is what you stand to face if you do harmful things to your body.[8]. She also partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund on the iLEAD international tour[59] in South Africa to empower the continent's youth and up-and-coming leaders. "Famous" is production dynamite, with that Sister Nancy sample representing one of Ye's best chops in recent times. Afterward, an intimate gathering with only close friends and family members was held. 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. In 2017 Lyte played Detective Makena Daniels in the drama series Tales. "[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. 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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. MC Lyte. This single peaked #10 on Billboard Black Songs. [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. Artists. (the other girl with the blue cap) Take It Off 8. Who was I kidding I'd give him a try. Lemme know if you want it. You would see people with holes in their arms or their legs because they couldnt find anymore veins to put something into. . 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. Songs that sampled MC Lyte 's Poor Georgie: Love Me or You Don't by Chinx Drugz (2012) Poor Georgie 2018 by Tony Moxberg, Sheek Louch and Dyce Payne (2018) Maddie in Heaven by TV Girl and Madison Acid (2018) see more Cover versions of Toto 's Georgy Porgy: Georgy Porgy by Eric Benet feat. In August 1998 MC Lyte released her sixth studio album Seven & Seven. Upload video Customer reviews 4.9 out of 5 Lauryn Hill appears in the music video for MC Lyte's 1991 hit "Poor Georgie." "Keep On Keepin . 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[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. 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. Check out Poor Georgie [Explicit] by MC Lyte on Amazon Music. 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 "We also have a few signature pieces that are done just for the store. 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. I just put every possible bad thing that could happen to someone in one song [laughs]. [104][105] Together they released the single "Self Destruction" in response to violence in the hip hop and African American communities. During October 2006, MC Lyte was one of the honored artists on VH1's annual award show Hip Hop Honors. 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. MC Lyte began her recording career in 1987 with "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)". 4:01. TAGS [26], In 1990 MC Lyte performed at Carnegie Hall. [16], Gil Griffin of The Washington Post highlighted the song in the album review, commenting that it "brilliantly incorporates an old Toto sample. Search 4 the Lyte 4. Create a SoundCloud account Hip Hop Rap 90s Start the wiki. [17] Lyte was also featured in the remix and music video of "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" by Irish singer Sinad O'Connor, which debuted in May 1988 on MTV. In Harlem, where I would spend my weekends, there was heroin and youd see people nodding out in the middle of the damn street. During that month she also collaborated with Will Smith and Tatyana Ali on "Who Am I" from Smith's album Willennium. Cause I'm about to take you on a George Porgie mission. 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 [57], MC Lyte opened Shaitel, a Los Angeles boutique that specialized in accessories from belts to sunglasses. Go directly to shout page. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.[7]. like an angel from the heaven above. "God has sent me true love. 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? "Dear John" (featuring Common & 10Beats) was released on September 9, 2014, and peaked on the Billboard Twitter Trending 140 chart at number three. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. 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. Listen to Cold Rock a Party - Best Of by MC Lyte on Apple Music. [5] The song also peaked at No. "Can it be I've stayed away too long" [x2] I gave him the number, I saw it in his eyes. [96] Furthermore, Vibe magazine has referred to MC Lyte as the "Queen of Rap".[97]. Rihanna embodies fame itself on her brief . it was recorded at the Ritz in NYC as Pay-per-view TV concert and released as VHS the following year.[37]. Through the story of George and MC Lyte's disastrous relationship with this guy who engages in self-destructive habits, the song aims to deliver an anti-addiction message. 1. [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. Keep your ears open, hope that you listenin. PREVIEW. 11 on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles[6] and became her second song at No. Despite having an all-star line-up of producers, it sold poorly, which led to Lyte's departure from East West Records. Guess what she looks like now. 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? It also enters the top 40 of various charts outside the United States, being #1 and certified platinum in New Zealand. [82] Billboard, The Washington Post, and NPR have cited her as a "hip-hop pioneer". 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. With this album, in which she adopts a more hardcore sound, Lyte achieved better critical reception than her predecessor. Original lyrics of Poor Georgie song by Mc Lyte. 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. MC Lyte's song "My Main Aim" was the title song of the basketball video game NBA Live 2005 by EA Sports. [18][19][20][21] That year The Village Voice magazine would rate Lyte as "the best female vocalist in hip-hop". By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use. 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). (0-35, 1:58, 1-48). The audio podcast is available on Apple and Spotify. 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. Most listened. (The Bubble Bunch) The Bubble Bunch (The Bubble Bunch) The Bubble Bunch (The Bubble Bunch) Rockin' to the beat (2x) Well once upon a time there lived a couple as fat as they could be So what they did was get together and started a family tree Well year by year the tree did grow They might've been fat, but they wasn't slow And now they're known as the Bubble Bunch And if they wasn't eatin . 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. Its sounds are softer. Mickey Slipper (Interlude) 6. Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez produced the song, which was released on December 12, 1991. [100] Later it was speculated in the media that for a few years she had a relationship with actress Tichina Arnold. [13]: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. "[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. [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. "Ruffneck" was released as a single,[13] which would become her first top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #35, and fourth #1 on the Hot Rap Singles, also earning her first gold certification. 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. All That 10. [12] She began recording her first track at age 14, although it took two years before it was able to be released. Like a Virgin 15. [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. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. 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". [13][40] During the summer of '94 participated in Janet Jackson's Janet World Tour. [citation needed]. 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. Immediately following she played DEA Special Agent Katrina 'K.C.' "Stop, Look, Listen", and the socially conscious "Cappucino". Heavy . mc_lyte_-_poor_georgie_(diy_mista_reese_acapella).mp3; mc_lyte_-_ruffneck_(acapella).mp3; Mc Lyte's top tracks: . Poor Georgie; Ruffneck; Cha Cha Cha; Paper Thin; Lyte as a Rock; This Is Your Life - Radio Edit; Mc Lyte's related artists: Nice & Smooth. And "Poor Georgie," about the love of her life, who dies due to a drinking problem . 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 . Band, from the second verse ("I don't care about the other girls, just be good to me!"). [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. [22], In January 1989 Lyte joined Stop the Violence Movement with Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy and Heavy D, among others. [54] During an interview with Vibe in 2011 Lyte stated on the composition of the song: Poor Georgie was straight up storytelling. 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. MTV Raps[98] and at that time she would also make public in an interview that they were engaged. Clubland; On the Street; . Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Mc Lyte lyrics. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. The Notorious B.I.G. Lana Michele Moorer was raised in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York City. Check out Lana and Mekhi on a. 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". [38] In 1992 she also performed on Kris Kross's Back to School Jam tour, which also featured A Tribe Called Quest and Fu-Schnickens. In 2005, she released two songs produced by Richard "Wolfie" Wolf called "Can I Get It Now" and "Don't Walk Away" (with Meechie). This track would later be released as single. [15], In February 1992, Lyte performed the song on the dance and music show Soul Train. [65], She is the founder of Hip Hop Sisters Foundation,[10] which presented two $100,000 scholarships to college students each of the first two years of its inception and three $50,000 scholarships as a part of its #EducateOurMen initiative during its third year during the Soul Train Music Awards Red Carpet Preshow. Album: The Very Best Of Mc Lyte mp3 download Year: 2006 Artist: MC Lyte Quality: High Rating: MC Lyte - The Very Best Of Mc Lyte album Track listing: MC Lyte - Poor Georgie (1991) by Hip Hop Classics Pause MC Lyte - Poor Georgie (1991) Hip Hop Classics 6 years ago Hip-hop & Rap 64.9K 1,269 49 Hip Hop Classics 33.1K 1,172 Report Follow Hip Hop Classics and others on SoundCloud. 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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. So if you dont drink, well what about if you smoke? Poor Georgie is the second single from hip-hop artist MC Lyte's third album Act Like You Know (1991). "We sell a mixture of new and vintage [items]," she explained. [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. 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. Also in May of that year she would release her debut album Lyte as a Rock. With "Ruffneck" MC Lyte would also get a nomination for the 36th edition of the Grammy Awards in the Best Rap Solo Performance category. 22 in their list of Hip Hop's 40 Greatest Singles by Year 1991 in Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists. And here is the official video: In January 2019 received The Trail Blazer Award at the Trumpet Awards in Atlanta with rappers Yo Yo, Lil Mama, Da Brat, Big Tigger, and Dj K-Rock helping to celebrate with a performance. 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. Act Like You Know 5. The program is produced by Rex Barnett. This is Toto's Georgy Porgy, and MC Lyte's Poor Georgie. 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. MC Lyte talked about her career in rap music and what it was like during the beginnings of hip hop. 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. In the early 1990s, Lyte was in a relationship with Todd "Todd 1" Brown (1970-2019), then the producer of Yo! 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. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Another original vs sampling artist blend. She was the first female solo hip hop artist to receive BET's "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Lifetime Achievement Award.[51]. For all of you waiting on LOVE- don't give up keep God first and he will see that you meet your match." The song also samples the drums from Eric B. 1991 More by MC Lyte I Wanna Be Down (feat. (Remix) Also during that year Lyte began work on her next album, titled Ain't No Other, which was released on June 22, 1993. Grammy-nominated emcee MC Lyte performs her hit "Poor Georgie" LIVE at The Kennedy Center. [106], 19992013: Collaborations and releases independently, "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" Brandy (feat. . 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. [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 In May of that year, MC Lyte collaborated with Angie Stone on the album version of "Jam for the Ladies" by electronica musician Moby. Both songs are beautiful and the later preserves the context. All new episode of Partners In Rhyme streaming on ALLBLK.TV Follow @officialpartnersinrhyme for more PIR action!! MC Lyte's third album, Act Like You Know, features the second single, Poor Georgie (1991). Additional taxes may apply. In November 1999 MC Lyte collaborated in the remix of Jammin of Bob Marley in his album Chant Down Babylon. Sample Packs/Remix Stems; Tutorials; CULTURE & POLITICS. 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[9] Lyte has also worked with several charities, including her own foundation, Hip Hop Sisters.[10]. In 2007, she released a song called "Mad at Me" and, in 2008, two songs called "Juke Joint" and "Get Lyte". But if I ever saw one, that would be the end, He started the car but his vision was blurry, See when he was twelve, he started smokin', The story is not to say that I'm in sorrow, If you love someone you should say it often, Wake up, it's important that you know that, On this single, Lyte is all sweetened up a little She sweetened up a little on this new jack swing, Absolutely Positively..Practical Jokes, My World Is Empty Without You byTheSupremes, I Wanna Be Where You Are byMichaelJackson. "[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. "[20], Credits are taken from the liner notes. Beyond the Hype 9. https://youtu.be/hSTzr2V4KMw, Fun Fact: Legendary female singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and actress Lauryn Hill, was by Lytes side in the video. 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". I Am the Lyte. In October 1992, as part of the movie Mo Money soundtrack, MC Lyte collaborated with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, known primarily for their work with Janet Jackson, on the single "Ice Cream Dream". 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 . Lyte as . [28][29][30] During that time she also had her own dancers, Leg One and Leg Two, who performed with her both in shows and in music videos.[31]. Poor Georgie 7. MC Lyte served as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (the Grammy organization) from 2011 to 2013. "Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G. [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). Later these rumors were denied by Arnold. [13] In July 1988 the album peaked #50 on the then Billboard Top Black Albums. 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. Unplugged Rap", the first MTV Unplugged to feature rap artists, alongside A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and LL Cool J. [78] In an interview with The Source in 2015, when asked about her motivation to record her latest album Legend, Lyte said she was inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West and Drake among other rappers. In November she collaborates with Erick Sermon and Rah Digga on the track "Tell Me" on Sermon's album React. Cause Lyte needs love too and that ain't no lie. Watch #PartnersInRhym Also, Poor Georgie made it to #1 on the chart and #83 on the Billboard Hot 100. 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In 2013, MC Lyte received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Hip Hop Inaugural Ball. She also claimed to know "all the words" on the Kurtis Blow records. That year she also participated in the socially conscious single "Heal Yourself" by the collective "HEAL Human Education Against Lies", which also included Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, Run-DMC, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. During that year Lyte also participated with Lin Que on the remix of "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige. Home Artists Most listened Tops Ranking. 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. Also, the first rapper ever to perform in Carnegie Hall and the Arsenio Hall show. [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. In August they exchanged their vows during a musical wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. MC Lyte - Poor Georgie (Official Video) from the album 'Act Like You Know' (1991) Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notifications: https://uproxx.it/5rzazsh New Episodes of Peoples Party with Talib Kweli every Monday 9AMet/6AMpt. [79], Her style of Rap has been described in the book Listen to Rap! Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. In November, Sean "Puffy" Combs remix of "Cold Rock a Party" is released as a single, featuring the then-emerging Missy Elliott. Men. Soul". 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. In September of that year Lyte collaborates with the Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am and Fergie on the track "Mash Out" on will.i.am's solo album Must B 21. Searching for Best Top 10 Karaoke Songs Duets 2020 to buy. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account, Do you know any background info about this track? She has also had collaborations with mainstream artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Xscape, Mary J. Blige, Moby, Beyonc and will.i.am. In February 1996, MC Lyte collaborated on the R&B group Xscape's single "Can't Hang". Lyrics for Poor Georgie by MC Lyte. . 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. This album, like its predecessor, received a great critical reception and is recognized as a hip hop classic. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). During that year she also collaborated with Foster & McElroy, known for their work with En Vogue and Tony! 5. Videos Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! In 2022 has her directional debut with the short film Break Up In Love. 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]. [44] Home. Lyte also made appearances on the following television shows: Lyric Cafe, Hip Hop Honors, and Black in the 80's. [10], The music video for "Poor Georgie" was released in September 1991 and features an appearance by 16-year-old Lauryn Hill.[11]. [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. Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. [25] With Eyes on This she became the first solo female rapper to have an entry on the Billboard 200. But she's also written some of the most fearlessly honest and introspective lyrics in modern music. Lyte as a Rock. 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. [18] In April 2015, the song was ranked No. She also performs a concert of her most famous hits. Kamikaze 13. (*) designates lists which are unordered. In an interview with XXL in 2013, Lyte talks about the influence in her early days of Melle Mel and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (specifically the song "The Message"). Like That Anna (Interlude) 12. 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. In October 1989 Lyte would publish her second album Eyes on This. During 2018, she continued to release a strand of singles, one of which was 'Easy', in response to her British audience claiming that artists who recorded new jack swing were sexually explicit. You dont smoke, what about if you drink? BurghRecords production house brings you a remarkable. They announced their engagement in May 2017. Additionally, MC Lyte interpolates "Just Be Good to Me" from the S.O.S. Guests range from the biggest names in hip-hop, to global entertainers, to the most progressive minds moving our culture forward. 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. [64] She did the voice of Tia for the Mattel toy line Diva Starz from 2000 to 2002. 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. 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. "Poor Georgie" - Lyte's stories about love, while always blissful in the beginning, also always end horribly. In March, after signing with East West Records, she released "Keep On Keepin' On", the first single from her forthcoming album. We boast to bring a little New York flavor out here to California."[58]. Escucha The Very Best of MC Lyte de MC Lyte en Apple Music. In Brooklyn there were weed smokers, dope dealers and people dying. In Queens there was crack and in Harlem as well. Toni! She began rapping at the age of 12. About MC Lyte Hip-hop is often perceived as music's boys club. [32] Her performance was praised by Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker, who commented "MC Lyte performed her song 'Cappucino' like a rapping Aretha Franklin: Lyte brought out the soul in her lyrics. Song: Poor Georgie: Artists: MC Lyte: Genre: Rap: More of MC Lyte . In June 2006, MC Lyte was interviewed for the documentary The Rap Report, Part 2. [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. The following is the discography of MC Lyte, an American hip hop musician. was a member of the seminal West Coast hip-hop group, and he churned out hit after hit during his tenure with the. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. [46] In August of that same year, Lyte released her fifth album, Bad as I Wanna B. Walsh in the Police drama S.W.A.T.