Roxanne Shante’s Radiant Rendition of ‘Have a Nice Day’

“Have a Nice Day” is a hip-hop song by Roxanne Shanté, released in 1987. Roxanne Shanté, born Lolita Shanté Gooden, was a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene during the 1980s and is best known for her role in the “Roxanne Wars.”

“Have a Nice Day” is part of the response and diss tracks exchanged between Roxanne Shanté and various artists during the Roxanne Wars. The Wars were a series of hip-hop rivalries and responses sparked by UTFO’s song “Roxanne, Roxanne.”

In “Have a Nice Day,” Roxanne Shanté delivers sharp and confrontational lyrics in response to specific disses from other artists involved in the Roxanne Wars. The track showcases her lyrical prowess and assertiveness.

The Roxanne Wars played a significant role in the early years of hip-hop, highlighting the competitive and improvisational nature of the genre. Roxanne Shanté’s contributions to the Wars solidified her status as one of the pioneering female MCs in hip-hop.