What happened to the little cuties from Musical Youth? They're probably all grown with kids of their own by now. I remember being thrown off when I got a little older to learn that "dutch" or "dutchie" referred to marijuana. But wait! Before you gasp and frown upon little British-Jamaican kids, wikipedia offers an explanation: Based on the Mighty Diamonds "Pass The Kouchie" … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth
80s pop music
Throwback Friday- Eddy Grant “Electric Avenue”
Growing up, I was daddy's little girl. I have many fond memories of my dad's extensive record collection and his stereo system that I was not allowed to touch (it was a big deal that perhaps I'll write about one day). I enjoyed taking trips with him over to Kemp Mill Records in Dobbin Center and sifting through albums. At the same time, my dad and I weren't necessarily the … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- Eddy Grant “Electric Avenue”
Flo Rida strikes pop gold with “Right Round” remake
I've been meaning to post about this song Right Round for a while. I mean it when I say Flo Rida struck pop gold with this remake. The original Right Round by Dead or Alive is what I consider one of those overplayed dance tunes that show up in clubs with whack DJs. As they say on American Idol, "you made it your own." Smart move from Flo Rida's camp. I'm loving the … [Read more...] about Flo Rida strikes pop gold with “Right Round” remake