Cappucino (song)

Cappucino is the third and final single from MC Lyte's album Eyes on This. It was published on August 2, 1990. In its single version it is a remix by Ivan "Doc" Rodríguez of the original version of the album produced by Marley Marl.

"Cappucino"
Single by MC Lyte
from the album Eyes on This
B-side"Not Wit' A Dealer" (Chuck D & Terminator X Remix)
ReleasedAugust 2, 1990
Recorded1989
StudioMarley Marl's House of Hits
VenueNew York, NY
GenreGolden age hip hop
Length5:24
LabelFirst Priority, Atlantic Records
Songwriter(s)Lana Moorer, Marlon Williams
Producer(s)Marley Marl (original LP version), Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez (single remix)
MC Lyte singles chronology
"Stop, Look, Listen"
(1990)
"Cappucino"
(1990)
"When in Love"
(1991)
Music video
"Cappucino" on YouTube

In this song MC Lyte seeks to warn about violence around drugs and addictions. In October 1990 it peaked No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles, being her third consecutive single in the top 10 of that chart.

"Cappucino" was listed in the Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era (2005) by Bruce Pollock.

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