Rhyme Masters cover

Rhyme Masters

MC Lyte · 2005

40 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of classic hip-hop beats and sharp lyrical storytelling interwoven with soulful hooks.

Why this album works

'Rhyme Masters' highlights MC Lyte’s significant role in hip-hop's evolution, merging traditional rap with contemporary elements. It received positive reviews for its lyrical depth and production quality, reaffirming her status and influencing future generations of female rappers.
Best for
steady pacing for focused listening sharp storytelling with soulful hooks vibrant energy for social settings
Context
By the time 'Rhyme Masters' was released in 2005, MC Lyte was a respected figure in hip-hop, having made her mark since the late '80s. This album came after her previous project, 'The Very Best of MC Lyte', showcasing her enduring influence as one of the genre's pioneering female artists.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Poor Georgie Standout 4:32
  • 2 When in Love 3:59
  • 3 Ruffneck 3:58
  • 4 Cold Rock a Party (Bad Boy remix) Standout 4:38
  • 5 I Cram to Understand U Standout 4:45
  • 6 Kickin 4 Brooklyn 2:23
  • 7 Cha Cha Cha 3:01
  • 8 Eyes Are on the Soul 3:55
  • 9 Paper Thin 5:16
  • 10 I Am the Lyte 4:02

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