That's Hip Hop
We're 3 high school friends who share a common passion for Hip Hop. Each of us have created our own albums, performed or started our own channels, but this time, we are collaborating together to share our common bond over our love for hip hop. We are taking a journey into the music. Going album by album to dissect and share our experiences with the tracks. We release a new episode every Monday. Check us out and let us know what albums we should review next!
That's Hip Hop
#111 LYTE AS A ROCK ALBUM REVIEW - MC LYTE
In this electrifying episode of That's Hip Hop, Mark, Ali, and Isaiah dive deep into the groundbreaking debut album Lyte as a Rock by the legendary MC Lyte. With vibrant banter and reverent energy, they explore Lyte’s unparalleled impact on hip-hop as one of the first solo female MCs to hold her own in a male-dominated game. The crew praises her for her fierce lyricism, unmistakable voice, and ability to blend braggadocious bars with conscious storytelling. From her trailblazing endorsement deals and transition into acting and voiceover work to her undeniable influence on icons like Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Nicki Minaj, MC Lyte’s legacy is illuminated as nothing short of iconic.
Listeners are taken on a journey through the album’s standout tracks, like “10% Dis,” where Lyte fearlessly claps back at rivals with razor-sharp bars, and “I Cram to Understand U,” a track she penned at just 12 years old. The hosts share their personal introductions to Lyte’s music—ranging from ‘90s bangers like “Cold Rock a Party” to nostalgic movie soundtracks—and marvel at her raw delivery and lyrical dominance. The conversation blends cultural insights, lyrical breakdowns, and even a few unexpected wrestling analogies, making this not just an album review but a celebration of hip-hop history. MC Lyte, as they emphatically agree, didn’t just step into the game—she rocked it.