On September 13, 1988, MC Lyte released Lyte as a Rock.. Released shortly after she turned 18, this effort became the first solo hip-hop album recorded by a woman. Le 13 septembre 1988, MC Lyte sortait Lyte as a Rock. Sorti un peu après ses 18 ans, cet effort est devenu le premier album hip-hop solo enregistré par une femme.