Cha Cha Cha

MC Lyte

About Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha is a single from MC Lyte's album Eyes on This. It was released on July 3, 1989.


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[Kick this one here for me and my DJ]

You can cha-cha-cha to this Mardis Gras
I'm the dopest female that you've heard thus far
And I do get better, the voice gets wetter
Nobody gets hurt (as long as you let her)
Do my thing with an '89 swing
The dopeness I write, I guarantee delight
To the hip-hop maniac, the Uptown brainiac
In full effect, MC Lyte is back
And better than before as if that was possible
My competition, you'll find them in the hospital
Visiting time, I think it's on a Sunday
But notice they only get one day to shine
The rest of the week is mine
And I'll blind you with the science that the others have yet to find
So come along and I'll lead you the right way
Just clap your hands to the words I say, come on...

[Kick this one here for me and my DJ]

I've got the power to spread out and devour
At the same time I'll eat you up with a rhyme
But I'll let you slide 'cause you accidently hopped on the wrong side
Now come on, that's suicide
Hypothetically speaking
Ok, let's say you didn't know what you were doing
You're new in town, and you're looking around
For another name to ruin, and it's me that you're pursuing?
Well well well, I'll be damned
I might as well tell you who I am
I am the capital L-why-T-E
And it's shocking I'm the one you're mocking
Oh yes, I've been watching you watching me
And like the fat on your back it's plain to see
That you're a wannabe, but you can't be what you're not
So you better start living with what you got

[Kick this one here for me and my DJ]

Yeah, DJ K-Rock when you hear a scratch
Now it's time to kick a rhyme out the batch
And you're the receiver eager as a beaver
Time to convert the non-believer
That I'm a roadrunner leaving you in the dust
I can adjust to the times and at times I might just get quicker
Than the ticker of your pacemaker
More tender than a roni but harder than a jawbreaker
So don't ever second guess me
And if you're wondering who could the best be
Think a second and recollect the worst whipping you ever had yet
And I'll bet that I did it
My fingerprints are still on you
How many times I gotta warn you
About the light?  It'll blind your sight
But the rhythm will still guide you through the night

[Kick this tip...
 Kick this one here for me and my DJ]

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MC Lyte

MC Lyte (born Lana Michelle Moorer; October 11, 1970) is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late-1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock. more »

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Written by: CHILL, FREDDIE BYRD, KING OF

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10 facts about this song

Creation Period
"Cha Cha Cha" was released by MC Lyte in 1989, capturing the essence of late '80s hip-hop culture in America.
Album
The song is part of her critically acclaimed album "Eyes on This", which was MC Lyte's second studio record.
Producer
The track was produced by King of Chill who was a frequent collaborator with MC Lyte.
Chart Performance
"Cha Cha Cha" reached No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles Billboard Chart, showcasing its popularity among rap fans.
Music Video
The music video for "Cha Cha Cha" was directed by Lionel C. Martin, a prominent figure in music video production, particularly within the hip-hop genre.
Lyrics
"Cha Cha Cha" is celebrated for its clever wordplay and lyricism. MC Lyte uses her storytelling abilities to express her dominance in the male-dominated world of hip-hop while also addressing important societal issues.
Pop Culture
"Cha Cha Cha" often gets mentioned in hip hop debates or discussions around influential female rappers and breakthrough songs in the genre's history.
Influence
The song has been regarded as groundbreaking in terms of paving the way for women in hip-hop. It helped MC Lyte become one of the first successful female rappers and continues to inspire female artists in the genre even today.
Recognition
MC Lyte was recognized for her talents and contribution to hip-hop. She was the first female solo rapper ever to be nominated for a Grammy, partially due to the success of "Cha Cha Cha".
Sampling
"Cha Cha Cha" has been sampled in various songs by other artists, demonstrating its enduring influence in hip-hop culture. For example, it was sampled in "Lyte vs. Vanna Whyte" from MC Lyte's 1991 album, Act Like You Know.

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