On it...thank u so much 4 this! Gr8ly APPRECIATE U. Glad 2 c u r still grinding. Ur R. Kelly interview is PRICELESS. U looked baffled by his answer on the teenage girls questions.
I'll tell you this, Nellie was wrong. It has nothing to do with the fast pace of life for riding on the train. The issue is is that New York and Harlem in New in New York City and general they're just very literate people so the reason why hip-hop sounded like that is because it came clearly from spoken word. spoken word poetry and of the beatniks and all that type of thing in the Greenwich Village and the West Village in Harlem in Brooklyn and you know in Midtown in Columbia University all of that is what made Hip Hop New York hip-hop sound the way it did. That's why I Philadelphia Hip Hop was similar. Because on the East Coast people are highly literal and they are very literate. In the midwest I don't know if those people are as literal or illiterate so lyricism may not have meant that much to them because they were just relaxing like you said writing in their car
@@broncomcbane6382 I'm going to have to respectfully disagree on the literacy piece. That Midwest vibe has its own flavor, but linguistics and literacy are not the same. Respect to the elements and origins of hip hop, it was, by its very nature, bound to grow. It couldn't just be a New York thing because it was too far reaching. Hip hop is the antiphony (call & response) of its generation, and to that end, Nelly's view is valid. I appreciate Lyte being able to receive it in the way that she did. Makes for good forum.
Years ago, I met her at a club. I was afraid to bother her by invading her space with my excitement. Her PR person saw me , called me over, and asked "would you like to meet MCLYTE" I almost fainted. On everything, She, MCLYTE, is one of the kindest people I have ever met. You can feel her positive energy. ❤❤❤
I am proud of her because she represents my generation to the fullest . We didn't play with this music because it was our place of expression to be taken seriously.
Hell yeah...I'm a 80s child. My older bro were friends with LL, GMaster Flash n em, Fat Boys I spent a lot of time around KRS1 n Scott LaRoc. We from the time when "Fight The Power" was the movement n we all had em African/Black Fist medallions. Wearing Sergio Tachino sweats Kangol hats, Gazelle frames. Pumas/Adidas. Those were the days. Remembered making them mixtapes off the radio 105WBLS/92KTU. Then the mixtapes came out with Kid Capri, DJ SnS n the Homicide Squad, DJ Doo Wop etc. Man I could go in on this subject. Then they started the Reggae/HipHop mixed when Shabba did that colab with BDP, then it was Super Cat n Heavy D.
She is intelligent and classy. I love her. I'm in my early 50s and I remember when I was younger how impressed I was with this woman with petite frame and commanding voice. I just love the no nonsense. Nuff respect for MC Lyte.
yes, of course, some have to be left out, there are many but, there should have been some type of order. certain ones should have been in the first tribute and others could have been placed in the second tribute (if that's to come). mc lyte was a trailblazer, a first responder (especially when it comes to female rappers). she should not be in the second to come tribute. now, if they're gonna do something extra special to display that " saved the best for last" moment.... then, ok🤷 but if not, she absolutely deserved to be and should have been in this tribute. if "this is just the beginning" like l l cool j said, mc lyte IS one of the BEGINNINGs of this game and should have been recognized as such. she was a starter, she was in the first rowe, not the second. 🎤 💐💐💐💐 ps - what nelly said makes total sense! 🤷
@@cliftonconnor9389 Some of these new rap songs don't have a story or a meaning behind them. The rappers are essentially saying nothing (if you can decipher what they say).
@@cliftonconnor9389 Todays artist have no substance in their music. All the songs are about the same ole nothing (drugs, money, violence, sex) Not many rappers today can make a Brenda’s got a baby, Dear Momma, It’s like a jungle sometimes, Poor Georgie etc. Songs today lack meaning. Even the R&B is trash. They don’t make love songs anymore, they’re not saying nothing and they can’t hardly sing.
Thanks, I get what she meant now. R&B is the same. I was listening to Keith Sweat yesterday, 'How Deep is Your Love', and my thought was he would be the king of R&B today. I won't even bring up Luther Vandrose.
@@cliftonconnor9389 We still waiting on another Luther. They tried to give Ruben Studdard and even Jaheim the title, but there will never be another Luther 🕊️
She says the biggest key to the situation "It doesn't mean you should say nothing, you can find something to say" Party songs can be well written, riding songs can be well written...that's the whole point, I look at rappers as writers first, a good pen game can make any type of song
Was it Andre` 3000 that said similar of NYC rappers years ago? Geography, lay-lines, locales, accents, does affect the music of that demographic; it's natural; organic to environment.
I adore that last part. STILL NO EXCUSE TO SAY NOTHING! I was born in Mississippi, gets no more southern than that and you can miss me with all that, I need lyrics. Words.
Must I say it again? I said it before Move out da way When I'm coming Through da door. Me, heavy I'm lyte as a rock Guys watch Nd even some Of the girls clock. Step back it ain't That type of party No reply If ya ain't somebody. Get out my face I don't wanna hear No more If ya hate rejection Don't try to score. 1st base, U ain't got What it takes Ur smile Ur weight Ur big fake plate. U so pathetic U make my stomach turn Ya beg Ya borrow Now ya have To learn! Yo! U brought me there! 😅
So he taught you MC LYTE! What you already taught us! Keep on Keep Keeping On! No matter where you are! That's you any way! Your the QUEEN OF VIBE! YOU HELPED US TO SLOW DOWN! SO, HE JUST GAVE YOU A Confirmation OF YOU MC LYTE is! You are even LA AND MIAMI! IM FROM DOWN SOUTH AND WE FEEL YOU! I GET IT THOUGH! HE SAID IT TO THE RIGHT ONE!
@ChannelFiend & I do get betta, the voice gets wetta, nobody gets hurt (as long as you let her), do my thing with an '89 swing, the dopeness I write a guaranteed delight, & to the hip hop maniac the uptown brainiac, in full effect MC Lyte is back
This is so true. I’m from the Midwest and have lived on the East Coast for almost two decades. The way we live regionally informs the music we listen to and the music that is made.
To hear the full conversation: pod.link/1313077481/episode/dd768b960df1f1e6c187462b84ecdcf8
On it...thank u so much 4 this! Gr8ly APPRECIATE U. Glad 2 c u r still grinding.
Ur R. Kelly interview is PRICELESS. U looked baffled by his answer on the teenage girls questions.
She is pretty
Best rapper of all times they can say what they want to but they need to go back to.
My best female rapper self destruction ❤U
Link not lit up in blue so it's not correct or complete
OMG!!! THIS WOMAN LITERALLY AGED LIKE FINE WINE. SHE'S BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍😍
She kinda reminds me of Jada Pinkett-Smith
When you are native to the land, the earth beneath your feet takes good care of you.
@@Tippytoes54 No she DON'T.
@@AbeJacoby 😂😂😂
@@AbeJacoby 😂😂😂
I love that she addresses lyricism. No excuses.
Big neck baphomet transgender
❤
I'll tell you this, Nellie was wrong. It has nothing to do with the fast pace of life for riding on the train. The issue is is that New York and Harlem in New in New York City and general they're just very literate people so the reason why hip-hop sounded like that is because it came clearly from spoken word. spoken word poetry and of the beatniks and all that type of thing in the Greenwich Village and the West Village in Harlem in Brooklyn and you know in Midtown in Columbia University all of that is what made Hip Hop New York hip-hop sound the way it did. That's why I Philadelphia Hip Hop was similar. Because on the East Coast people are highly literal and they are very literate. In the midwest I don't know if those people are as literal or illiterate so lyricism may not have meant that much to them because they were just relaxing like you said writing in their car
@@broncomcbane6382 I'm going to have to respectfully disagree on the literacy piece. That Midwest vibe has its own flavor, but linguistics and literacy are not the same. Respect to the elements and origins of hip hop, it was, by its very nature, bound to grow. It couldn't just be a New York thing because it was too far reaching. Hip hop is the antiphony (call & response) of its generation, and to that end, Nelly's view is valid. I appreciate Lyte being able to receive it in the way that she did. Makes for good forum.
@@broncomcbane6382 A lot of NY rappers aren't even literate goofy 🤦🏿♂️
Years ago, I met her at a club. I was afraid to bother her by invading her space with my excitement. Her PR person saw me , called me over, and asked "would you like to meet MCLYTE" I almost fainted. On everything, She, MCLYTE, is one of the kindest people I have ever met. You can feel her positive energy. ❤❤❤
My husband met her before and he said the same thing. He also said she is even more beautiful in person. 😅
❤
😂😂😂 on "I almost fainted".
Always a queen ❤
My child hood crush ...and jasmine guy😂❤❤❤
MC Lyte was a mega force in rap! She was smooth and strong at the same time👏🏾👏🏾
💯💯
Yes.😊
Her new album is nice 👍🏾….great work
No. She still is rap mega
Amen MC Lyte Amen To Your.
"I Still Don't Think That's An Excuse To Say Nothing..." THAT PART! 💥
Facts. They just rap about nothing. Just women cars and Cognac. So boring.
I am proud of her because she represents my generation to the fullest . We didn't play with this music because it was our place of expression to be taken seriously.
Right
Mannn bring back those days!!! We need relief!!!
BIG FACTS!
Hell yeah...I'm a 80s child. My older bro were friends with LL, GMaster Flash n em, Fat Boys I spent a lot of time around KRS1 n Scott LaRoc. We from the time when "Fight The Power" was the movement n we all had em African/Black Fist medallions. Wearing Sergio Tachino sweats Kangol hats, Gazelle frames. Pumas/Adidas. Those were the days. Remembered making them mixtapes off the radio 105WBLS/92KTU. Then the mixtapes came out with Kid Capri, DJ SnS n the Homicide Squad, DJ Doo Wop etc. Man I could go in on this subject. Then they started the Reggae/HipHop mixed when Shabba did that colab with BDP, then it was Super Cat n Heavy D.
We who? Plenty of stupid fun and goofy songs in your generation and every generation for that matter. You don't speak for everyone.
STILL THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL FEMALE RAPPER TO EVER PICK UP THE MIC
She is intelligent and classy. I love her. I'm in my early 50s and I remember when I was younger how impressed I was with this woman with petite frame and commanding voice. I just love the no nonsense. Nuff respect for MC Lyte.
@@staceygrant4096 THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A TENDER RONI... RARE MODEST, CLASSY RESPECTFUL AND RESPECTED WHILE BEING FULL FEMININE
She really is
Agree
Hands down
MC Lyte will always be one of the greatest MC's.... Shout out to Nelly as well, so much creativity within us as individuals. 💯🌄
Vibration of the City Mouse
Vibration of the Country Mouse
Nelly understands because he was viewed the exact same way when he was popping.
“That’s still not an excuse to say nothing” right on Lyte ✊🏾💯
💪🏿💯
Down south want to hear the beat pound the speaker. East coast beats are ugh meh at best.
she said nothing, what is she talking about
Exactly! Because that NY rap mess is overrated and boring. Only one I still like is Busta.
@@jamesjones4309 so why call it rap music if all you care about are the beats? Lol
MC Lyte was my favorite rapper in my teens. Ruffneck was on repeat. 😂🤣
Big facts plus tax! 💪🏿💯
Mine too. I use to wear the t-shirt that I bought from Jamaica Ave.
Facts and her rapping with Xscape on "Keep on keep keepin on"
Yesss that was good rap back then
❤️🙋🏽♀️
Yes, M.C. Lyte was “that”💯 rapper back in the days.👑👍🏾
it’s a blessing to have a rap pioneer drop gems to the masses about the importance of being responsible for your words.
And still as “Lyte As A Rock”…Word Up.We love you to life Queen. thank you for your contribution to hip-hop.🫵🏾👊🏾☝🏾
Sis, you broke down the rap-rhythms like no one else could!!
That explanation was so on point!!🙏🏿🖤💯
But sounds like Nelly was the genius 🤔
Actually she’s saying what Nelly broke down to her.
FACTS...Car or bus...you can still find "something" to say!!! You betta teach Queen, teach!!!👏🧡👏🧡
Yes because most of them ain't saying nothin lol.
That beat does the talking while you rapping thru the beat!!😊
I love Lyte! Met her twice and had the privilege of chillin with her and Kane in the VIP after a big Chicago show. One of the best nights of my life.
MC Lyte one of my favorite female rappers and she still beautiful
I love MC Lyte. I was so upset she was not on Grammys hip hop tribute. She is my all time favorite 😍
Exactly, they did a lot of people dirty... That started this hip hop😊
LL Cool J said that the performance was just the beginning and that not everyone would be there.
She was on the mic as the speaker.
Do you know how many ppl they’d have to tribute?!?! Somebody’s bound to be slighted
yes, of course, some have to be left out, there are many but, there should have been some type of order. certain ones should have been in the first tribute and others could have been placed in the second tribute (if that's to come). mc lyte was a trailblazer, a first responder (especially when it comes to female rappers). she should not be in the second to come tribute. now, if they're gonna do something extra special to display that " saved the best for last" moment.... then, ok🤷 but if not, she absolutely deserved to be and should have been in this tribute. if "this is just the beginning" like l l cool j said, mc lyte IS one of the BEGINNINGs of this game and should have been recognized as such. she was a starter, she was in the first rowe, not the second. 🎤
💐💐💐💐
ps - what nelly said makes total sense! 🤷
“That’s still no excuse to say nothing” 😮💨😮💨📢
I didn't quite get that comment?
@@cliftonconnor9389 Some of these new rap songs don't have a story or a meaning behind them. The rappers are essentially saying nothing (if you can decipher what they say).
@@cliftonconnor9389 Todays artist have no substance in their music. All the songs are about the same ole nothing (drugs, money, violence, sex) Not many rappers today can make a Brenda’s got a baby, Dear Momma, It’s like a jungle sometimes, Poor Georgie etc. Songs today lack meaning. Even the R&B is trash. They don’t make love songs anymore, they’re not saying nothing and they can’t hardly sing.
Thanks, I get what she meant now. R&B is the same. I was listening to Keith Sweat yesterday, 'How Deep is Your Love', and my thought was he would be the king of R&B today. I won't even bring up Luther Vandrose.
@@cliftonconnor9389 We still waiting on another Luther. They tried to give Ruben Studdard and even Jaheim the title, but there will never be another Luther 🕊️
Makes totally sense to me …
Lyte has always been so real. Big ups to her for eternity.
MC Lyte just dropped a huge gem with this!!! She was always dope.
Absolutely right, depends on where you’re from , it’s the attitude you write!
clear and well stated. MC Lyte highly intelligent. A legend
It's not an excuse to say nothing. Perfectly put.💯🎯
If I didn't believe...I believe now..MC Lyte...you are a true beauty and A GOAT of your own and our world....❤
I could listen to her talk all day. Literally the best female voice in hip hop ever.❤
She was my girl loved her as a teen💖
Also loved her on that show "half n half" she is a very good actress, very natural with comedic timing.
I loved her on Half n Half. She was too funny with the lollipops
When they name some of the greatest MCs ever, Lyte's should definitely be amongst the list.
She's one of the BEST to ever do it‼️
Amen!!!
Lyte is a legend
She says the biggest key to the situation
"It doesn't mean you should say nothing, you can find something to say"
Party songs can be well written, riding songs can be well written...that's the whole point, I look at rappers as writers first, a good pen game can make any type of song
Rap Hip Hop Needs More Discussions On How To Decipher Things
DOPE INTERVIEW. RESPECT TO THE QUEEN 🙏🏽😇❤👑😇🌞🤩. Thank you both.
Was it Andre` 3000 that said similar of NYC rappers years ago?
Geography, lay-lines, locales, accents, does affect the music of that demographic; it's natural; organic to environment.
We don't have to disrespect each other's cultures just embrace each other's cultures
I adore that last part.
STILL NO EXCUSE TO SAY NOTHING!
I was born in Mississippi, gets no more southern than that and you can miss me with all that, I need lyrics. Words.
I love it lol
I do get that I'm a lyrics person too, hailing from NW Florida😊
I always been a huge fan of Mc Lyte she’s never been talked about badly or talk about any body in the music industry badly she’s class a class act
I AM THE LYTE.......SOLID AS A ROCK......
Always a fan.
Must I say it again?
I said it before
Move out da way
When I'm coming
Through da door.
Me, heavy
I'm lyte as a rock
Guys watch
Nd even some
Of the girls clock.
Step back it ain't
That type of party
No reply
If ya ain't somebody.
Get out my face
I don't wanna hear
No more
If ya hate rejection
Don't try to score.
1st base,
U ain't got
What it takes
Ur smile
Ur weight
Ur big fake plate.
U so pathetic
U make my stomach turn
Ya beg
Ya borrow
Now ya have
To learn!
Yo! U brought me there! 😅
😁
That last sentence. “ still no excuse to say nothing” 💯
Yes indeed say something! Back then and now your Still teaching/saying something! And we appreciate it !!!!!!! Thank you lyte
So he taught you MC LYTE! What you already taught us! Keep on Keep Keeping On! No matter where you are! That's you any way! Your the QUEEN OF VIBE! YOU HELPED US TO SLOW DOWN! SO, HE JUST GAVE YOU A Confirmation OF YOU MC LYTE is! You are even LA AND MIAMI! IM FROM DOWN SOUTH AND WE FEEL YOU! I GET IT THOUGH! HE SAID IT TO THE RIGHT ONE!
SHE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS 😍
She is Beautiful!! But Nelly is right even in Texas that's how we are laid back..💯💯
Miami, Florida
Too
Still no excuse to say nothing
@@003fazeThat part
Same for Ga!
Racial and economic tension is still present in the south. Where is the context?
"not an excuse to say nothing." Those words are golden Soror. You nailed it!💙💛
Absolutely, without a doubt, one of rap’s greatest legends
Yes Lyte mi love u when i met u in my building u was soooo cool Thank u 😘
My favorite female MC...❤
Cha Cha Cha
To this Marais Gras
I'm the dopest female that you've heard thus far ... 😂
Who got next?!
@ChannelFiend & I do get betta, the voice gets wetta, nobody gets hurt (as long as you let her), do my thing with an '89 swing, the dopeness I write a guaranteed delight, & to the hip hop maniac the uptown brainiac, in full effect MC Lyte is back
Thank you
I still would hate to be Sam. Where ever that dude is I know he's got to feel like dirt.
@@philliprobinson-muhammad2034ha ha ha ... or whomever she was talking to in 'Lyte as a Rock'.
That lyrics theory she quoted from Nelly was enlightening
This is so true. I’m from the Midwest and have lived on the East Coast for almost two decades. The way we live regionally informs the music we listen to and the music that is made.
True , South Side Baton Rouge Louisiana ⚜️🎭 N Here, I been driving Cadillac since 12yrz ole'. 💪🏿💯
Beautiful inwardly and outwardly...
Torea look like he just woke up from a dream where he was getting chased 😂
😂
😲😳😳😅😂😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😭😭😭
This is tight! Very inspirational
The irrepressible Ms. Lyte.....
Legendary Pipes and Beauty.🥰
She is still Rocking the Party !
She still so beautiful.
My favorite lady rapper,MC LYTE, you are still outstanding!!!
I always thought Lyte and Monie Love were the two cutest female emcees on the mic.
🎯 yes Indeed. I always said that.
She still looks good!!
Right 👍
2/19/2023
👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@cupcakes7015 👏👏👏
What? I listened to Lyte when I was a kid and she still look the same. Much respect to this gorgeous and ageless woman❤
LOVE MC LYTE 🌹❤️
Ageing like fine wine! 😍 Big up the legend 🙌🏾
It's a different environment and lifestyle you get inspired by to make music
Great point! My girl MC Lyte!!🎤
The LYTE has been spitting 🔥 for decades now
Yeah that hit real crazy when you let that message marinate sheesh ✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏾 much respect on that
Variety is the spice of life‼️
Greatest female MC ever
Yessss
No she Isn't
@@educationhappy5552I'm
False
It was female pioneers that came long before her
My sista speak! Lux your vibes!greeting from North Carolina!
Factz!!! I couldn't of said it better Lyte! Priceless!!
I'm from NYC. She explains it well. I always loved her.
Did Toure just get out of bed
Just what I wondering. Dude looks like he got struck by lightning
😂
@@raygu1818 😂😂😂facts
He tryin' to give Cornell West a run for it! Yikes!😂
She's still real pretty
Damn, this makes since
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤MC LYTE, you done said it. 🎤 drop❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you are revolutionary and your flow shocked the west coast 🎉
QUEEN MC LYTE...MY SISTER CRUSH....NUFF VIBEZ FROM THE JUMP...
VIBRANT LUV ❤🇯🇲
This woman is still beautiful and still true to her self 💪💯 years later
The legend and icon!
Still a CUTIE !!!!
Wow,She made it make sense, ❤️ MC Lyte
Yass now this was tht rapper rite here she looks fabulous her skin is on point she was always my favorite rapper
Lyte! I caught that jab👊at the end😑...lol...She said I still don't think that's an excuse to say nothing,you can find something to say😅😂😅😆😄
She's right ✅️
100 % . Especially in the south
I LOVE You, MC Lyte. You deserve more recognition.❤
Facts. I’m from the Deep South and we like it slow cuz we laid back like that.
That's still not an excuse to have nothing to say. U can still find something to say. Perfect way to end it....Straight facts💯
Aged like fine wine. Beautiful, And what she's saying is 100% true
No matter where you from if you get on the mic..you better come with the lyricism game
WE GOTTA FIND A WAY TO GET REAL RAPPERS LIKE BEAUTIFUL MC LYTE BACK!!! I LOVE YOU LYTE❤
Train 🚊 Planes ✈️ and Automobiles 🚗… Doesn’t Matter. Come Correct on The Mic. Bars… Period
Give me MC Lyte over all the female MC's. Her voice, style, lyrics and story telling is dope! She's a top 25 off all time MC's period.
This a dope take on styles right there.
She did rap like she is on the A train 😅
🤣
A legendary rapper 😎🥰🥰🥰
"You have no excuss to say nothing" Legend MC Lyte
I love Lyte 💜 her music got car play with me 💯