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Act Like You Know

MC Lyte

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Though highly respected in rap's hardcore, MC Lyte was never a platinum seller. Atlantic Records no doubt encouraged her to be more commercial on her third album, Act Like You Know — a generally softer, more melodic, and often R&B-ish effort than either of her first two LPs. But even so, the album is far from a sellout — Lyte's music still has plenty of bite, substance, and integrity. Like before, she's at her best when telling some type of story instead of simply boasting about her rapping skills. Especially riveting are "Eyes Are the Soul" (a poignant reflection on the destruction caused by crack cocaine), "Lola at the Copa" (a warning about how a one-night-stand can lead to AIDS); and "Poor Georgie," which describes a young man's life and death in the fast lane. Lyte's change of direction proved to be short-lived — with her next album, Ain't No Other, she returned to hardcore rap in a big way.

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Aw, man...I absolutely love this album! As a kid, I used to play the tape over and over again cause MC Lyte was a beast with her rhymes! And she still is..:) ugh! This was when hip hop was at its purest..I miss hip hop so much...

Biography

Born: October 11, 1971 in Queens, New York, NY

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

MC Lyte was 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 and helping open the door for such future artists as Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Lyte began rhyming at the age of 12, which eventually led to a single, "I Cram to Understand U," which led to a recording contract with the First Priority label. MC Lyte's debut full-length, Lyte As a Rock, surfaced...
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  • $11.99
  • Genres: Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Electronic, East Coast Rap, Dance, House
  • Released: Sep 17, 1991
  • ℗ 1991 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.

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