MC Lyte - Eyes on This

Doing her thing with an '89 swing, MC Lyte's Eyes on This finds her to be a confident lady microphone controller, throwing braggart like a gattling gun. But it's pretty easy to puff up, like Lyte does on nearly all 13 tracks ("Slave 2 the Rhythm", "Throwin' Words at U", "Shut the Eff Up! [Hoe]") when you have some of hip-hop's best producers in your corner. EPMD's Parrish Smith, Brand Nubian's Grand Puba, and Audio Two mix the majority of the tracks, while family man Milk pops in for vocals. Even Marley Marl gets off the throne to produce "Cappucino," with MC Lyte dropping her grudges just long enough to weave something metaphysical around a bad cappuccino experience. Eyes on This is, if nothing else, a cool trip back to drum machines (listening to the great bounce of "Stop, Look and Listen" feels like following one of those 10 cent superballs down an endless flight of stairs) and a totally free license to sample. --Todd Levin Amazon.com

She shines like no other...

Without a doubt, this is THE best -- track-for-track -- hip-hop album EVER by a female MC. The production is trump tight, and none of it overshadows or overwhelms Lyte's lyrical flow. This one has it all: storytelling, battle flexin', braggadocio and a little gem or two of knowledge dropped. This sh**s on Li'l Kim's supposed "5 mikes" rating by The Source.

Almost 20 years after its release, it STILL cranks. The beats deserve only the best system you can pump it on. Lyte ranks with the upper echelon of MCs PERIODS, not just those who happen to be female!

Just as food for thought, here are my Top 5 Female MCs of All Time (before you challenge these rankings, go back and listen to these artists' material -- videos and looks are irrelevant here):

1. (tie) MC Lyte/Lauryn Hill
2. Queen Latifah (do your homework, you won't regret it)
3. (Lady of) Rage
4. Foxy Brown
5. Da Brat

Honorable Mentions: Ra Digga, Li'l Kim, Bahamadia, Mia X, Heather B., Roxanne Shante, Jean Grae, Missy Elliott

CHALLENGE ME! March 26, 2008

A True Master of the Ceremonies!

Lets not discriminate and say she's a great woman MC, MC Lyte is an amazing MC!!! Doesn't matter one way or the other. As far as rap skills go she has complete crowd control and her raps are really dope. This LP will open you to the greatness of the world of hip hop music. Excellent release...and if you've been sleepin on it, go cop it when you get the chance. Its money well spent. Peace! September 11, 2006

MY FAVORITE FEMALE MC!!!!!!

MC LYTE WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE FEMALE...MC....THEN MY SECOND ONE WOULD BE AMIL!!!!!!!!.GOOD TO BUY...NICE TO TRY! December 19, 2005

Simply the best on old school

This cd is the best of the best! You can't go wrong with hits like "Cha Cha Cha", "Cappucino" and "Stop, Look, Listen". I would rate this album a 10 if I could. MC Lyte was the tightest female rapper on the east coast. Everyone says Queen Latifah was, but I really dont think you can put QL 2nd album up against MC Lyte's Eyes on This. October 21, 2004

ATTITUDE, LYRICS, VOICE ! ! ! & RHYTHM

I fell in LOVE with the LYTE when I first saw Lyte As A Rock. I was amazed that she stepped up and claim her throne in the hiphop industry. She definitely has not been recognised like KIM or Latifah, but her influence to the game would never be surmounted by any other female MC. "Eyes on This" is definitely a classic hip hop album. Its like the Female "ready to die". She showed that the ladies were capable of being way better in style and lyrics than some men. Her attitude and flows and themes were so amazing that I paid so much attention to whatever she was saying. The L-Y-T-E is the undisputed "QUEEN", "DIVA", "GODDESS" of hiphop. She is the female RAKIM definitely. Keep on doing ya thing. July 9, 2004

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