Strong Women In Music Concert at Penn State University | April 27, 2011
Interviews with MC Lyte, Dr. E and musical director Ronnie Burrage.
Interviews with MC Lyte, Dr. E and musical director Ronnie Burrage.
The Main Event: Interview with MC Lyte
MC Lyte gives women a strong voice in the Hip-Hop community, she is a pioneer and living legend, earning her status as icon by setting the standard for emcees to come. MC Lyte is the first solo female Hip-Hop artist to earn a Grammy nomination, obtain a Gold Record, and perform at Carnegie Hall! MC Lyte is a multifaceted mogul, Actress, DJ, Motivational Speaker, and Philanthropist. Bringing history to universities; Lyte tours college campuses across the country utilizing her success story to motivate students and young adults to reach their full potential.
Before she rocked Penn State fans with hits like "Cha Cha Cha", "Poor Georgie", "Ruffneck" and “Self Destruction”, I had the honor and pleasure of catching up with MC Lyte for an exclusive EAR CANDI interview.
Thank you again MC Lyte, meeting you was truly a dream come true! - Ebony Jeanette
EAR CANDI: While in the studio recording "Self Destruction" with Daddy-O and LL Cool J, why did you and LL decide to change the original lyrics for your part?
MC LYTE: I think what I did on that rhyme originally was put in statistics, like hard core numbers of how many kids were actually dying due to violence and it was a little too strong. You know I have always been the one to tell the truth so we just broke it down and LL and I wrote it together. We took it line by line and really thought about what was going to be most potent, but not give so much information that it becomes overbearing.
EAR CANDI: What does it mean to be a strong woman in music to you?
MC LYTE: Stand up for what it is you believe, never be taken advantage of and do what it is that makes you happy!
EAR CANDI: What is your favorite lyric of all time?
MC LYTE: Oh boy! Well, Chuck D said it best: Because I’m public enemy number ONE!
EAR CANDI: You’ve been all over the world, where is the one place aside from your stomping grounds, you feel most at home?
MC LYTE: Philly reminds me most of New York.
EAR CANDI: Just My Take is your first self published literary piece, can we expect any future pieces from you, will they also be self published?
MC LYTE: You know what, I don't know - it depends on whether they are fiction or non, because I really don't like to wait, you know?
EAR CANDI: Is that why you chose to self publish rather than go though an agency?
MC LYTE: Yes, I have a literary agent but giving it to them means that the shape or the mold in which i speak would be changed as a result of editing.
EAR CANDI: What advice do you give to young female emcees who are working to break into the industry without over-sexualizing themselves for attention?
MC LYTE: You just have to stay true to who you are, speak truth and ask a lot of questions so that you can be educated about the decisions you make.
EAR CANDI: And you’ve done so much already, where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?
MC LYTE: Oh I don't know, (chuckles) I go day by day!
EAR CANDI: Do you have a motto that you live by?
MC LYTE: Do whatever is necessary to be happy. So, whatever that means for you as an individual.
EAR CANDI: When you are on the road touring, what is the one item you can not be without?
MC LYTE: Probably my laptop or Ipod, something that gives me music - I really need that!
EAR CANDI: Artist receiving the most plays on your Ipod right now?
MC LYTE: Niki Minaj.
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