Why this album works
'Bad As I Wanna B' received positive critical reception and showcased MC Lyte's growth as a lyricist, influencing countless female rappers who followed. The album featured the hit single 'Cold Rock a Party,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove confident lyrical assertiveness party-ready anthems with depth
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Bad As I Wanna B' is MC Lyte's fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Ain't No Other' from 1993. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading female voice in hip-hop, moving past early struggles to embrace both commercial success and artistic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jennifer Lopez· LL Cool J· Mary J. Blige· Mariah Carey· Missy Elliott· Beastie Boys· Insane Clown Posse· Usher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keep On, Keepin’ On Standout 4:32
- 2 Have U Ever 3:34
- 3 Everyday 3:45
- 4 Cold Rock a Party Standout 4:18
- 5 TRG (The Rap Game) 4:03
- 6 One on One 3:46
- 7 Zodiac 2:45
- 8 Druglord Superstar Standout 4:02
- 9 Keep On, Keepin’ On (remix) 4:57
- 10 Two Seater 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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