On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was […]
With Hip-Hop’s 50th year anniversary quickly approaching this Friday, it’s only right we honor and pay homage to the greats that paved the way for the genre of rap as a whole. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Insert Rostrum Records, who continues to celebrate two decades of amplifying artistry and independence. Today, they premiered their […]
Culture Creators, the esteemed organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating trailblazers in entertainment and fashion, hosted their highly anticipated 7th Annual Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch on Saturday, June 24th, at the illustrious Beverly Hilton. This star-studded event, presented by Netflix and empowered by the Pronghorn Company and Lexus, exceeded all expectations, delivering an emotionally charged experience that left attendees inspired and […]
Culture Creators, a leading organization dedicated to honoring and uplifting influential figures in the entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce that MC Lyte will be honored as an additional ICON at this Saturday’s Innovators & Leaders Awards brunch. This momentous occasion marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and the 7th year of the esteemed awards ceremony.MC Lyte, a trailblazing pioneer in the world of Hip […]
Rock The Bells (RTB), the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced the lineup for “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” in partnership with Sixthman, the industry leader in unforgettable music and lifestyle festivals at sea. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The lineup features Hip-Hop’s most notable icons, […]
MC Lyte has officially ended her marriage with John Wyche. With the divorce settlement complete, MC Lyte can keep her music catalog. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lyte married Wyche in August 2017, and the two split in January 2018, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “Irreconcilable differences have arisen between the parties, which have led to the […]
Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]
On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was […]
On this very same weekend in 1989, KRS-1, as a part of the nationwide “Stop The Violence” campaign, dropped the “Self Destruction” song and video to combat the rise in gun violence around the country. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The death of a fan at a BDP/Public Enemy concert in 1988, which followed the […]
The landmark Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is here. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first of it’s kind book arrived over the weekend boasting 120 tracks, nine CDs, a 300-page book with eleven essays, extensive track-by-track liner notes and never-before-published images. In terms of music, the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap dives […]
MC Lyte explains why the Grammys is still so white Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black musicians have an interesting relationship with the Grammys, starting with the nomination of the first Hip Hop record, “Parents Just Don’t Understand” by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Once the artists learned that their win will air during […]
Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]
On this date in 1989, Brooklyn Rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was […]
The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) and Morgan Stanley are teaming to donate more than 15,000 books to 5,000 students in under-resourced areas that are impacted by the current shelter in place orders. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The effort is in association with the NBWA’s Books & Ball program, which works with nonprofit First […]
Presidential candidate Tom Steyer released a new digital ad narrated by Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist MC Lyte. The video was filmed on the campus of Allen University and featured unscripted commentary by the hip-hop pioneer, Allen University students, and African-American women during the Dec. 10 Ladies First Town Hall hosted by the South Carolina Black […]
Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, MC Lyte was awarded a record deal from First […]
Early Tuesday morning, the world was hit with news about one of its favorite emcees, MC Lyte. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reported that one of Hip-Hop’s legends, Lyte might not be light as a rock, after hearing that one of her former employees Christopher Smith secured an attorney to address claims that she has […]
MC Lyte is set to co-star in the ABC reboot of the hit 90’s crime drama, New York Undercover. Lyte along with Otmara Marrero, Toby Sandeman, Anna Enger, and Octavio Pizano will be joining Malik Yoba and Luna Lauren Velez in the pilot episode. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Deadline, the pilot is […]
Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]
Thirty years ago on the 12th of this month, legendary Brooklyn rapper MC Lyte dropped her debut album Lyte As A Rock, which became the prototype for female emcees that could rock the mic better than some of the guys. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information She’s the first female MC to be nominated for a […]
