1 of 1 (MC Lyte album)

1 of 1 is the ninth album released by American rapper MC Lyte.[1] The album was released in 2024 via My Block Inc. and Sunni Gyrl Inc. in partnership with Vydia, and featured production from Warryn Campbell, Nottz, DJ Scratch, Easy Mo Bee, The King of Chill, Koncept and Cory Mo. It is MC Lyte's first studio album in 9 years after the release of Legend in 2015.[2]

1 of 1
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2024 (2024-09-20)
GenreHip hop
Length50:13
Label
Producer
MC Lyte chronology
Cold Rock a Party: Best of MC Lyte
(2019)
1 of 1
(2024)
Singles from 1 of 1
  1. "Woman"
    Released: March 22, 2024
  2. "King King"
    Released: June 28, 2024
  3. "Thank You"
    Released: August 23, 2024
  4. "Make a Livin'"
    Released: October 4, 2024

The album features collaborations with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mary Mary, Queen Latifah, Ghostface Killah, Q-Tip, Common, Salt, Big Daddy Kane and Raheem DeVaughn.[3]

Track listing

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1 of 1 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."1 of 1 Intro"Lana MoorerWarryn Campbell0:39
2."Thank You" (featuring Muni Long and Mary Mary)
4:33
3."Life & Luxury" (featuring Eric Dawkins)
  • L. Moorer
  • Rogest Carstarphen
  • Eric Dawkins
  • Kenneth Moorer
  • Willie Williams
4:40
4."King King" (with Queen Latifah)
  • Nottz
  • W. Campbell[a]
3:18
5."Sunni Block Barber Shop" (featuring Affion Crockett)Affion CrocketW. Campbell0:41
6."To RockThe Mic"L. MoorerW. Campbell3:45
7."1–5"L. MoorerW. Campbell2:40
8."Make a Livin'"L. MoorerW. Campbell2:09
9."All Day All Night"
  • L. Moorer
  • W. Campbell
Easy Mo Bee3:25
10."Lyte Ghost Lil Mama" (featuring Ghostface Killah and Lil Mama)King of Chill4:08
11."Kick Back Relax" (featuring Q-Tip)L. MoorerW. Campbell2:44
12."Vote 4 Change" (featuring Warryn Campbell and Zaya Campbell)
  • L. Moorer
  • W. Campbell
  • Zaya Campbell
W. Campbell0:38
13."Change Your Ways" (featuring Stevie Wonder and Common)
Koncept3:55
14."Woman" (with Raheem DeVaughn and Big Daddy Kane featuring Cheryl "Salt" James)
W. Campbell3:30
15."Alright" (featuring Jai'Len Josey)
  • L. Moorer
  • Crocket
  • Jai'Len Josey
Cory Mo3:44
16."Wisdom from Easy Mo Bee"L. MoorerW. Campbell0:57
17."Music Is" (featuring JoiStaRR)
  • L. Moorer
  • J. Campbell
W. Campbell4:41
Total length:50:13

Note

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Brown, Stacy M. (September 20, 2024). "MC Lyte Returns With Highly Anticipated Album '1 of 1'". The Washington Informer. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  2. ^ MC Lyte Exudes Grown Woman Rap In '1 Of 1': Her First Album Release In 9 Years Forbes. Accessed on October 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Living Legends: MC Lyte On Her New Album '1 of 1,' Building An Empire & Being The Guiding Light Grammy Awards (website). Accessed on October 4, 2024.