1996 marked a turning point in hip-hop production. The boom-bap that dominated early ’90s New York started fragmenting into ...

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...

It’s hard to imagine a universe where Missy Elliott, Pantera, 21 Savage, En Vogue, and Camila Cabello have much in common, but here’s one way they all did: All were among the many artists whose ...

Lincoln Center will present free and Choose-What-You-Pay events throughout October 2025, including the Festival of Firsts, Passing the Crown with MC Lyte and Rapsody, the Legacies of San Juan Hill ...

MC Lyte is foundational—Queens-born, Brooklyn-bred, and indisputably part of the city’s musical backbone. When she wants the New York energy without the rush, her blueprint is blissfully unfussy. In ...

It’s been nearly a decade since MC Lyte released new music, but the rapper is back and better than ever. Suggested Reading Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club ...

*MC Lyte is mourning the loss of her mother, Constance Moorer, who passed away after a battle with cancer. In an emotional message to fans, she expressed her deep sorrow while honoring her mother’s ...

Hip-hop icon MC Lyte unveils the new “Wear Your CROWN” video featuring 6-year old rap sensation Van Van during this fun and celebratory “CROWN” conversation (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for ...

MC Lyte’s style evolution reads like a vibrant love letter to hip‑hop’s legacy. It’s bold, unapologetic, and endlessly elegant. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, she dominated stages and street corners ...

In the bustling artistic landscape of Chicago, where rhythm meets poetry and community activism thrives alongside creative expression, K Love The Poet stands as a beacon of authenticity. Her journey ...

April is approaching fast with much more than rainy days for spring blossoms. Grab your umbrella and hit the town for comedy shows from Katt Williams and Mike Epps, and concerts from Paul Simon, ...

Masters of the Mic, a hip-hop/R&B show, will perform July 19 in Tuscaloosa at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. The lineup features Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD.