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1989: "Cha Cha Cha" by MC Lyte

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Dusty Henry revisits 1989 with the track “Cha Cha Cha” by MC Lyte.

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Dusty Henry revisits 1989 with the track “Cha Cha Cha” by MC Lyte. This hit single represents one of the first times when a woman broke the glass ceiling in hip-hop through training, collaboration, and her own genius. 

Written by Dusty Henry.

Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. 

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