The Very Best Of M.C. Lyte [PA]

Performer: MC Lyte
Artist: Xscape; Missy Elliott
Distributor: WEA (Distributor)

Notes: Personnel includes: M.C. Lyte, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot (rap vocals); Richard Wolf (arranger, guitar, keyboards); Bob Sheppard (saxophone); Reggie McBride (bass); Bret Mazur (drums, programming); Audio Two (programming); Vanessa Townsell (background vocals). Producers include: Audio Two, King Of Chill, Dee Jay Doc, Jermaine Dupri, Rashad Smith. Compilation producer: Barry "Rockbarry" Benson. Engineers include: Mario Rodriguez, Phil Tan, Franklin Grant. Includes liner notes by Shannita Williams-Alleyne. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Additional personnel: Xcape, Missy Elliott. Audio Remasterer: Pat Kraus.

Q (11/01, p.140) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...Audacious..." Uncut (11/01, p.118) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Her intriguing narratives insured longevity building on early sparse but imaginative productions..."

While there were a few female MCs before her, MC Lyte, who dropped her debut, LYTE AS A ROCK, in 1988, was one of the first female rappers to impact the movement artistically and commercially. Her brash, skillful style earned her considerable respect from the male-dominated rap community, but Lyte took dead aim at that very community's chauvinism and misogyny. Though she made a few less-than-successful attempts at crossover stardom, her standing as one of hip-hop's iconic figures has never been questioned. In addition to music, Lyte has had a solid acting career and has done considerable work in the fight against AIDS and HIV.

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