Today in Hip-Hop History: MC Lyte Drops Her Sophomore 'Eyes On This' LP 31 Years Ago
Share: Link copied On this date in 1989, Brooklyn Rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Released on her familys First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was Lytes introduction into stardom, with the NYC skyline(including WTC) and two 89 Porsche Carreras on the albums cover as proof. Some of the albums standout tracks include Cappucino, Cha Cha Cha, and Shut The Eff Up(Hoe)!, which was the second installment in her battle with female rap phenom Antoinette. Advertisement The 13 track album made it to #86 on the Billboard 200 and is still recognized as a classic by real Hip Hop aficionados around the globe. Salute to Lyte, Milk, Giz, and the King of Chill for giving the people this dope album! Read more