What's My Name Yo
MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York… Read Full Bio ↴MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce working-class Brooklyn voice and no-nonsense demeanor. But she's also written some of the most fearlessly honest and introspective lyrics in modern music. Also, the first rapper ever to perform in Carnegie Hall and the Arsenio Hall show. A few years back she became the first rap artist to tour for the USO, performing for troops stationed in Italy, Greece, Sicily, and Sardinia -- an audience she intends to reach out to again in the near future.

What's My Name Yo
MC Lyte Lyrics


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In comes the boom to the bam here I stands
Make 'em all understand that I got the master plan
And I'm ready to work, I go bezerk
A mention to Kid Capri, and the one Red Alert now I'm
ready for the showdown, who's the lowdown?
I'm in a rude mood honey you're goin down
Lickity split, swallow that spit, she make it a tidbit
Blows that you expected from the clique
or the group of the people that I hang with
Rather my crew, my posse, my mossie
It's a big thing when we hang cause we rip when we wreck
When we hit, what the heck? We puttin phony niggaz in check
Seek what I reap; follow you'll learn or get burned
I ain't afraid to buck and earn
my cash flow, I get ass though
Fast or slow, I got the master flow

What's my name yo?

I rip shop, I never flip-flop, I take flight
From the tip-top I rule hip-hop just how I like~!
I just want this to be well understood
I'm here to do good and not to bite on somebody's wood
Years and years gone by
I prepared to be paid for the rest of my decade
I set up investments
And never will you ever see Lyte a contestant
on a Jeapordy game show
Cause that's lame though, what's my name yo?
It's the L to the Y to the T you know the rest
I'm, truly blessed I know the route to express my
inner thoughts and now you're caught
But I'ma let you proceed, cause I'ma succeed
with or without you because I don't need
the negativity, nor do I need the bad energy
that you're tryin to give to me!

What's my name yo?

Here comes the wagon, you know I'm never braggin
So what I'm XX, my pants are still saggin
Boots still stompin, raisin 'em often
From New York umm or should I say - Compton
and back cause I'm all that
I flip a track, because I'm so damn FAT!
I get it loose, I got juice, I spread it
I'm the best, now there, I said it
Now the 4-1-1 is out
And all the hip-hoppers know just what I'm talkin about!
Underground I rock my sound
Up top I still wreck shop
So don't even talk about how I went commercial
when you need to take your ass to rehearsal
Your show is torn, done, ripped
So until you get your show down pat, don't pop no lip
Seckle that noise, don't be rowdy
Cat gotta scratch, yo Mike, I'm Audi

What's my name yo?

Overall Meaning

In MC Lyte's "What's My Name Yo?" the rapper asserts her dominance and stands her ground. She declares that she has the master plan and is ready to work. She mentions Kid Capri and Red Alert, two other notable DJs, and is ready for a showdown. Lyte boasts about her crew, posse, and their ability to rip and wreck anything in their path. She also mentions that she's not afraid to buck and earn her cash flow, getting it fast or slow. She takes no negativity or bad energy from anyone and is prepared to succeed with or without others.


Lyte exudes confidence throughout the song, emphasizing her mastery of hip-hop with her true inner thoughts. She is not here to bite anyone's wood or create unnecessary drama. Instead, she is setting up investments and preparing for a successful decade. Even though she is XX, her pants are still sagging, and she still raises her boots often. She is the best, and she knows it. Lyte has proven her skills underground and can still wreck shop at the top. She warns others not to pop any lip until they perfect their show and encourages them to settle down and take a seat.


The song presents MC Lyte as a dominant rapper who earns her place on the throne. She projects a strong sense of self and is well aware of her abilities. She doesn't succumb to negativity or drama and is always ready to work. She is a true master in hip-hop and knows the route to express her inner thoughts.


Line by Line Meaning

In comes the boom to the bam here I stands
I arrive with power and confidence


Make 'em all understand that I got the master plan
I want everyone to know that I have a clear plan for success


And I'm ready to work, I go bezerk
I am prepared to work hard and give it my all


A mention to Kid Capri, and the one Red Alert now I'm ready for the showdown, who's the lowdown?
I acknowledge my fellow DJs, and I am prepared to compete against anyone


I'm in a rude mood honey you're goin down
I am feeling confrontational and ready to take down anyone who challenges me


Lickity split, swallow that spit, she make it a tidbit
I am moving quickly and confidently, and others are taking notice of my skills


Blows that you expected from the clique or the group of the people that I hang with
My friends and associates are also talented and not to be underestimated


Rather my crew, my posse, my mossie
I prioritize my friends and associates above anyone else


It's a big thing when we hang cause we rip when we wreck
When me and my crew are together, we make a big impact and leave others in awe


When we hit, what the heck? We puttin phony niggaz in check
When we perform, we make sure to expose and challenge those who are not authentic


Seek what I reap; follow you'll learn or get burned
If you pay attention to me and my actions, you will either learn from me or face the consequences


I ain't afraid to buck and earn
I am not afraid to work hard and take risks to achieve success


my cash flow, I get ass though
I prioritize making money, and I am also attractive to others


Fast or slow, I got the master flow
I can rap quickly or slowly and still maintain my superior skills


What's my name yo?
I am asking who recognizes me and knows my name


I rip shop, I never flip-flop, I take flight
I perform with intensity and consistency, and I am always on the move


From the tip-top I rule hip-hop just how I like~!
I am at the top of my game and in control of my own success in the music industry


I just want this to be well understood
I want to make sure that everyone understands my intentions and message


I'm here to do good and not to bite on somebody's wood
I am here to create positive change and not steal someone else's success or ideas


Years and years gone by I prepared to be paid for the rest of my decade
I have been working hard for many years to ensure financial stability for the future


I set up investments and never will you ever see Lyte a contestant on a Jeapordy game show
I have made smart financial decisions and have no need to resort to appearing on game shows


Cause that's lame though, what's my name yo?
I do not want to be associated with anything that could damage my reputation, and so I ask again for recognition


It's the L to the Y to the T you know the rest
My name is Lyte and it is a name that should be known to everyone


I'm, truly blessed I know the route to express my inner thoughts and now you're caught
I am grateful for my talents and have found a way to express my personal thoughts effectively


But I'ma let you proceed, cause I'ma succeed with or without you because I don't need the negativity, nor do I need the bad energy that you're tryin to give to me!
I will not let negativity from others bring me down or affect my success


Here comes the wagon, you know I'm never braggin
I am successful and humble about it


So what I'm XX, my pants are still saggin
I do not care about society's expectations or norms, and will wear what I want


Boots still stompin, raisin 'em often
I am still making an impact and commanding attention wherever I go


From New York umm or should I say - Compton and back cause I'm all that
My talent extends beyond my hometown of New York and I can dominate anywhere


I flip a track, because I'm so damn FAT! I get it loose, I got juice, I spread it
I excel at creating and performing music, and I have a unique energy that I bring to my performances


I'm the best, now there, I said it
I am confident in my skills and am not afraid to say that I am the best


Now the 4-1-1 is out
Everyone knows the truth about me and my abilities


And all the hip-hoppers know just what I'm talkin about!
Others in the hip-hop industry understand and respect my talent


Underground I rock my sound
I have earned respect and success in the underground music scene


Up top I still wreck shop
I am also able to dominate in the mainstream music scene


So don't even talk about how I went commercial
Do not criticize me for achieving mainstream success


when you need to take your ass to rehearsal
Instead of criticizing me, focus on improving your own talent through practice


Your show is torn, done, ripped
Your performance is weak and has no chance against me


So until you get your show down pat, don't pop no lip
Until you can improve your talent and performance, do not criticize me


Seckle that noise, don't be rowdy
Stop making noise and causing problems


Cat gotta scratch, yo Mike, I'm Audi
I am leaving, and you can consider me a tough competitor


What's my name yo?
I repeat my question for recognition and respect




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEVIN HAROLD MC KENZIE, LANA MICHELE MOORER, SHAWN MC KENZIE

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