single · November 12, 1996
Cold Rock a Party
Warner Music Group - X5 Music GroupSee this day
hip-hopr&b
"Cold Rock a Party" is a confident, assertive R&B-tinged hip-hop track that finds MC Lyte in command, showcasing her enduring lyrical prowess on the mic. The single prominently features a sample from Millie Jackson's "Act Like You Want It."
- The single was released on November 12, 1996, by Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group.
- "Cold Rock a Party" was featured on MC Lyte's 1996 album 'Phenom,' which marked her debut on EastWest Records.
- The track was produced by Mario "The MAESTRO" Vitali and samples Millie Jackson's 1980 song "Act Like You Want It."
MC Lyte is a pioneering American hip-hop artist, widely recognized as one of the first commercially successful female rappers. She emerged in the late 1980s with a distinctive lyrical style and commanding presence. In 1996, Lyte was navigating the R&B-infused hip-hop landscape of the mid-90s, following her critically acclaimed albums of the previous decade.
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