Stop, Look, Listen (MC Lyte and DJ K-Rock song)
"Stop, Look, Listen" is a song by MC Lyte with DJ K-Rock, released as the second single from Lyte's second album Eyes on This. It was published on February 1, 1990.[1] In its single version it is an Audio Two remix of the original version of the LP produced by King of Chill.
| "Stop, Look, Listen" | ||||
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| Single by MC Lyte and DJ K-Rock | ||||
| from the album Eyes on This | ||||
| B-side | "Start It Up Y'all" (Audio Two feat. MC Lyte and Positive K) | |||
| Released | February 1, 1990[1] | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop[citation needed] | |||
| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Lana Moorer, Freddie Byrd[2] | |||
| Producer(s) | King of Chill | |||
| MC Lyte singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Stop, Look, Listen" on YouTube | ||||
The song is built around a sample of Ecstasy, Passion & Pain's "Born to Lose You". Also samples Lyte herself in earlier songs like "Survival of the Fittest" and "Lyte Thee Mc".
Appearances edit
It was later included on the compilation albums The Very Best of MC Lyte (2001), The Shit I Never Dropped (2003),[3] and Cold Rock a Party – Best of MC Lyte (2019).[4] Her music video was included on her compilation video album Lyte Years (1991).[5] The single has also been reissued in 2004.[6]
Later was sampled by herself in her song with Pamela Long of the group Total "Too Fly" from her sixth album Seven & Seven (1998). It was also sampled in songs by others artists like Wreckx-n-Effect's "Rump Shaker", Mary J. Blige's "Reminisce" and Gang Starr with J. Cole's "Family & Loyalty".
Single track listing edit
12" Vinyl edit
A-Side edit
- "Stop, Look, Listen" (Remix) (6:05)
- Produced by Audio Two
B-Side edit
- Stop, Look, Listen (Remix Instrumental)" (3:29)
- Produced by Audio Two
- "Stop, Look, Listen (LP Version)" (3:16)
- "Start It Up Y'all" (Audio Two feat. MC Lyte and Positive K) (5:12)
Cassette edit
A-1 edit
- "Stop, Look, Listen" (Remix) (6:05)
A-2 edit
- "Start It Up Y'all" (5:12)
Personnel edit
Credits are taken from the liner notes.[7]
- Lyrics By – Gizmo (tracks: B3), MC Lyte, Milk Dee (tracks: B3), Positive K (tracks: B3), King Of Chill
- Mastered By – Dennis King (D.K.)
- Music By – Gizmo, Milk Dee, King Of Chill (tracks: A, B1 & B2)
- Executive-Producer – Nat Robinson
Charts edit
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 9 |
References edit
- ^ a b "MC Lyte - Stop, Look, Listen (12 inch Vinyl Single - Atlantic #96503)". AllMusic.
- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "MC Lyte - The Shit I Never Dropped". AllMusic. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Rock a Party Best Of - MC Lyte - Release Info". Apple Music.
- ^ "Lyte Years - MC Lyte · Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Stop, Look, Listen (track listing). MC Lyte. First Priority Music. 2004. 0-96503.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Stop, Look, Listen (track listing). MC Lyte & DJ K Rock. First Priority Music. 1990. 0-96503.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "MC Lyte Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2022.