While it might not have made the Billboard Top 100 when it was originally released in 1992, but "Straighten It Out" by Pete Rock and CL Smooth, from their LP "Mecca and the Soul Brother," still got its fair share of spins on the radio and in the clubs at the time. Hip hop heads then and now consider "Straighten It Out" a classic from Pete Rock and CL Smooth alongside "They … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: “Straighten It Out” Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Throwback Fridays (music)
Throwback Friday: Sesame Street 40th Anniversary Tribute “Somebody Come and Play”
Before there were channels like Nickelodeon and Disney and Noggin, there was just good old public broadcasting (PBS). Before there was cable and VCRs and DVDs and DVRs to watch children's programming there was PBS. Through PBS, we were introduced to what became an international phenomenon "Sesame Street." Today, Sesame Street is still going strong as it celebrated 40 years … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: Sesame Street 40th Anniversary Tribute “Somebody Come and Play”
Throwback Friday- Tracy Chapman “Behind The Wall” (a dedication)
This week, I'm taking a more serious turn from my regular Throwback Friday posts in light of Rihanna speaking out about abusive relationship at the hands of Chris Brown. Also, I have maybe a handful of artists at most that are my absolute favorites and Tracy Chapman is one of them. It was actually my dad that introduced me to her. He received a copy of her self titled debut … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- Tracy Chapman “Behind The Wall” (a dedication)
Throwback Friday: Rocky Horror Picture Show “The Time Warp”
Ok, so in reality it's Sunday night, and I've technically missed both Halloween and Throwback Friday, but let's just pretend for the sake of this post. Besides, "The Time Warp" is always a timely tune! I'm so singing this at my next karaoke party! :roll: The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 British musical comedy film that parodies science fiction and horror films. … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: Rocky Horror Picture Show “The Time Warp”
Throwback Friday: Warren G feat. Nate Dogg “Regulate”
This is like a no-duh for today considering I just put out a bunch of posts from my interview with Warren G. Who knew that we'd all be chillin' out to a song that felt a bit like your parents would enjoy but was still cool enough for you. G-Funk. Released in 1994 where it peaked at #2 on the Billboard charts, "Regulate" takes me back to college days when dating my … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: Warren G feat. Nate Dogg “Regulate”