Mc Lyte's Impact On Society

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Think about your favorite female MC album of all time. It could be Eve’s Ruff Ryders’ First Lady from 1999, Roxy Brown’s Broken Silence from 2001 or Queen Latifah’s All Hail the Queen from 1989, but whatever album you picked should make you think of MC Lyte for at least a quick second. If you enjoy listening to Eve, Queen Latifah, Trina, Missy Elliot or even Nicki Minaj you should know MC Lyte. MC Lyte made a huge impact in the world of hip Hop, so much that she is respected by men and women for being one of hip hop’s pioneers. MC Lyte made a great impact in the world of hip hop as she paved the way for all the female artists by making sure her voice was heard, while remaining true to herself. She is a natural leader. In 1988, MC Lyte was the first female to release a solo album with “Lyte As A Rock.” (Ladies First: 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop) She is also the first solo female artist to receive “I Am Hip Hop” Icon Lifetime Achievement Award from BET in 2013, making her the only other female since Salt-N-Pepa won it as a group in 2010. She has giving all of the solo female rappers who has came after her, such as Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, …show more content…

“Mc Lyte is hip hop; she represents a culture of music that paved the way for female artist worldwide” said rapper and model, Trina. Rapper, Bun B stated “The style, the flow, the look…she epitomized what a MC should be. Not just a female MC, any and every MC.” “She is one of the greatest of all time, it wouldn’t be no Foxy Brown or Lil Kim; She paved the way, and she reps Brooklyn to the fullest” said Maino. Kevin Liles described her as a visionary, lyricist, and pioneer. (Why We Love MC Lyte 2013) This supports that she impacted the hip hop culture as a whole, not just the female aspect of it. MC Lyte receives respect from both, women and men, for her talent and

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