Ain't No Other
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Ain't No Other is the fourth album released by MC Lyte
. It was released on June 22, 1993, on First Priority Music/Atlantic Records
and produced by Audio Two
, Backspin, Markell Riley, Franklin Grant, Tyrone Fyffe
, "Lil" Chris Smith, Funk, Sir Scratch and Walter "Mucho" Scott. Ain't No Other slightly improved on the charts from her last album, peaking at #90 on the Billboard 200
and #16 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and producing two charting singles "I Go On" which peaked at #27 on the Hot Rap Singles and the more successful "Ruffneck" which made it to #1 on the Hot Rap Singles, #35 on the Billboard Hot 100
and #25 on the Rhythmic Top 40.
MC Lyte
MC Lyte is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late-1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock.-Early life:...
. It was released on June 22, 1993, on First Priority Music/Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
and produced by Audio Two
Audio Two
Audio Two were the Brooklyn, New York hip hop duo of emcee Kirk "Milk Dee" Robinson and DJ Nat "Gizmo" Robinson, most famous for its first hit, the classic "Top Billin'." The members of the duo are also the older brothers of female hip-hop star MC Lyte.-History:The duo’s debut single, "Make it...
, Backspin, Markell Riley, Franklin Grant, Tyrone Fyffe
Ty Fyffe
Tyrone "Ty" Fyffe, also known as Sugarless, is a Hip hop music producer from Queens, New York and currently president of Tybu Productions....
, "Lil" Chris Smith, Funk, Sir Scratch and Walter "Mucho" Scott. Ain't No Other slightly improved on the charts from her last album, peaking at #90 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #16 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and producing two charting singles "I Go On" which peaked at #27 on the Hot Rap Singles and the more successful "Ruffneck" which made it to #1 on the Hot Rap Singles, #35 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #25 on the Rhythmic Top 40.
Track listing
- "Intro"- 0:19
- "Brooklyn"- 4:03
- "Ruffneck"- 3:57
- "What's My Name Yo"- 3:38
- "Lil Paul"- 3:27
- "Ain't No Other"- 3:36
- "Hard Copy"- 2:30
- "F**** That Motherfucing Bulls***"- 3:17
- "Intro"- 0:05
- "I Go On"- 4:47
- "One Nine Nine Three"- 3:27
- "Never Heard Nothin'"- 3:06
- "Can I Get Some Dap"- 3:34
- "Let Me Adem"- 3:22
- "Steady F******"- 5:08
- "Who's House"- 4:50
- "I Cram to Understand U"- 7:04
Samples
- "Brooklyn"
- "Funky Drummer" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
- "Funky Drummer" by James Brown
- "Ruffneck"
- "The Payback" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
- "Atomic Dog" by George ClintonGeorge Clinton (musician)George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...
- "The Payback" by James Brown