Eyes on This
Eyes on This is the second album by American rapper MC Lyte.[4] It was released on October 3, 1989, via First Priority and Atlantic Records, and featured production from Audio Two, as well as Grand Puba, The King of Chill, Marley Marl, Nat Robinson, and PMD.
| Eyes on This | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 3, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
| Length | 47:48 | |||
| Label | First Priority Music/Atlantic Records 91304 | |||
| Producer | Audio Two, Grand Puba, The King of Chill, Marley Marl, Nat Robinson, PMD | |||
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| Singles from Eyes on This | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| Robert Christgau | B+[2] |
| Rolling Stone | |
Eyes on This peaked at #86 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It produced three hit singles, each of which made it to the top 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart: "Cha Cha Cha" (#1), "Cappucino" (#8), and "Stop, Look, Listen" (#9).
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cha Cha Cha" (samples "The Man-Machine" by Kraftwerk) | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Slave 2 the Rhythm" | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Cappucino" (samples "Spaced Out" by The Blackbyrds) | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Stop, Look, Listen" | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Throwin' Words at U" | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Not wit' a Dealer" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Survival of the Fittest" | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Shut the Eff Up! (Hoe)" | 5:49 |
| 9. | "I Am the Lyte" | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Rhyme Hangover" | 2:03 |
| 11. | "Funky Song" | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Please Understand" (samples "Sweet For You And Me (Monogamy Mix)" by Mtume) | 3:01 |
| 13. | "K-Rocks Housin'" | 4:02 |
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | US Billboard 200[5] | 86 |
| scope="row" | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 6 |
References
- "Eyes on This - MC Lyte | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- "Robert Christgau: CG: MC Lyte". www.robertchristgau.com.
- Harris, Keith (2004). "MC Lyte". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. p. 526. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- Pareles, Jon (November 5, 1989). "RECORDINGS; Female Rappers Strut Their Stuff In a Male Domain" – via NYTimes.com.
- "MC Lyte Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "MC Lyte Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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