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Seven & Seven

MC Lyte · 1998

77 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop swagger and introspective lyricism that embodies late '90s urban culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with engaging interludes
  • party-ready tracks for celebration
  • introspective moments amidst energy
  • vibrant sound for social gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike interludes disrupting flow

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Seven & Seven' was released in 1998, MC Lyte had solidified her position as one of hip-hop's pioneering female voices. This album arrived as her fifth studio release, following the commercially successful 'Ain't No Other' in 1993, showcasing her growth as an artist while navigating a male-dominated industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Queen Latifah· Salt-N-Pepa· Missy Elliott

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In My Business 4:24
  • 2 Too Fly 4:17
  • 3 This Emcee (interlude) 2:09
  • 4 Top Billin' 2:49
  • 5 Give Me What I Want 4:23
  • 6 Woo Woo (Party Time) 4:34
  • 7 Playgirls Play 3:52
  • 8 Put It on You 4:04
  • 9 Propa 4:12
  • 10 It's All Yours 4:40
  • 11 I Can't Make a Mistake 3:51
  • 12 Want What I Got 3:46
  • 13 Oogie Boogie 4:16
  • 14 Party Goin' On 4:15
  • 15 Break It Down 3:52
  • 16 Closer 4:21
  • 17 Radio's Nightmare (interlude) 0:52
  • 18 My Time 3:22
  • 19 Assaholic Anonymous (interlude) 1:16
  • 20 King of Rock 2:20
  • 21 Better Place 5:36

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