Hip-Hop Performers Big Daddy Kane Big Daddy Kane is a Brooklyn, New York M.C. who undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances as well. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two […]

Anyone who believes old school hip hop doesn’t have a lane in the industry must have missed Lady B’s Basement Party at The Dell Music Center. Lady B brought out legends like MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Kid N’ Play, Lisa Lisa, Big Daddy Kane, Full Force, and many more in an amazing performance that […]

Hip Hop Sisters was created by legendary femcee, MC Lyte to redefine the essence of women through Hip-Hop, unity and empowerment. MC Lyte: “The single…

As Founder & CEO of the Hip Hop Sisters Network MC Lyte, has announced the $100,000 hip-hop scholarship partnership that will enable 1 college-bound student to pursue a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It’s being called the MC Lyte/First Wave scholarship & it’s the only scholarship of its kind. If you are, or […]

Kid N’ Play brought back some great memories when they performed at  Lady B’s Basement Party at The Dell Music Center. The legendary duo took the audience way back when they took to the stage and broke out their famous Kid N’ Play dance from their super popular movies House Party. The concert drew thousands and with legends MC Lyte, Doug […]

Skillz presents: Hip-Hop Confessions ep. 9 — Ladies First from Visually Inklined on Vimeo. In his next episode of “True Hip-Hop Confessions” Skillz gets MC Lyte and Salt & Pepa to spill their guts on some back-in-the-day hip-hop trivia. MC Lyte confesses that the Porsche she sported on her album over was not hers, and […]

2011 is shaping up to be a big year for black music on the festival circuit in the United States.  The lineup for the 17th annual Essence Music Festival was announced and features such heavyweights as Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott amongst others.

On the extended version of his 1988 single “I Wish U Heaven,” Prince sang “Take this beat / I don’t mind / Got plenty others / and they’re so fine!”