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Born
October 11, 1971
in Queens, New York, NY
Years Active:
80s | 90s | Current
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| 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 in 1988, while a follow-up, "Eyes on This", followed a year later. ... |
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