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May 12, 2005

Ja Rule feat. Bobby Brown - "Thug Lovin'"

*Cue Radio Announcer Voice*
BACK IN THE DAY! NEW YORK CITY! 2002!

For our first “Throwback Thursday,” I’m gonna stay true to form and use a video that isn’t even 3 years old! Just like The Negro Channel and your local hip-hop-flavored radio station do! This week’s lucky contestant? Ja Rule feat. Bobby Brown – “Thug Lovin’.” [watch it now]

Ja Rule & Bobby Brown in the same video? Oh shit! This is too easy!

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 12, 2005 12:42 PM

May 19, 2005

QB's Finest feat. Bravehearts - "Oochie Wally"

This week's edition of "Throwback Thursday" is brought to you by:

Bravehearts' Suppository Laxatives:
"We shit on ourselves... So you don't have to!"

I didn't even have a TV when this video came out, so I was spared the horror for years. Now I wish I didn't have Blastro last night. I'm still traumatized as I write this, so please pardon any typos. "Oochie Wally" [watch it now], the leadoff single to the QB's Finest album (2000), finds the Bravehearts living out their hypersexual fantasies in a summer home literally converted into a harem.

How the fuck did we get here?

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 19, 2005 2:25 PM

May 26, 2005

T.I feat. Beenie Man - "I'm Serious"

“You don’t know me!” – T.I.

“Yeah, we do!” – Ron Mexico

Does anyone besides me remember who T.I. was before we got to know (or not know) the Rubberband Man? Well, a few years ago the A-Town mainstay with the refined, lazy flow was an overanxious, cocky little high-schooler with a record deal.

Just removed from the “P” at the end of his name, T.I. teamed up with the not-yet-blown-up Neptunes and self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall," Beenie Man for the title track and lead-off single of his 2001 mainstream solo debut “I’m Serious” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 26, 2005 1:54 AM

June 2, 2005

The Notorious B.I.G. feat. 112 - "Sky's The Limit"

This week's installment of "Throwback Thursday" takes us back to 1997, before many of you were born.

If your parents did a good job raising you, then you should be familiar with the tragic loss of the highly talented MC known as The Notorious B.I.G. Today's selection s The Limit,” [watch it now] which features a group of young Atlanta crooners named 112, is from his first posthumous release "Life After Death."

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 2, 2005 11:36 AM

June 9, 2005

Fredro Starr - "Perfect Chick"

Oh shit! Have y’all ever seen this?!

If so… How come nobody’s said anything to me? You people aren’t on your job! You’re supposed to let me know when niggas do shit like this! (sigh) Needless to say, my late-night Blastro-find, Fredro Starr looking for the “Perfect Chick” [watch it now]... is this week’s selection for “Throwback Thursday.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 9, 2005 9:34 AM

June 16, 2005

Khia - "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)"

See! I told y'all these one-hit wonders go on to knock over liquor stores and shit!

Today’s “Throwback Thursday” doesn’t come from Michael Jackson as planned (I’ll explain later), but from anonther somewhat effeminate character that is equally repulsive and otherwise unappealing. The “Thug Mizzes” Khia, burst on to the scene with “My Neck My Back,” [watch it now] and much to the delight of most, quickly faded back to the obscurity of the free clinic.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 16, 2005 10:05 AM

June 17, 2005

Michael Jackson - "Remember The Time"

In honor of Michael Jackson’s acquittal, in addition to "Throwback Thursday" we’re gonna have “Fondler Friday!” (I’m just playin’. Michael ain’t molest them damn kids!) Today’s selection, also by request, is “Remember the Time” [watch it now] which features Mike and yet another all-star cast including King Eddie Murphy, Queen Iman and newly-diagnosed man-servant Magic Johnson.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 17, 2005 2:07 PM

June 23, 2005

Preny Mo - "I'm A Rida"

We have another vest-violator!

Somebody needs to get a DeLorean and tell rappers back in 2000 that them vests only make a nigga look like a corny-ass R&B singer.

Anyway... Today’s "Throwback Thursday" selection comes from the very bowels of Blastro-dom. But I really wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m A Rida” [watch it now] by Preny Mo is one of those songs we all missed. Luckily you have someone like me to put you on to the ridiculous shit you've passed over. Tsk tsk.

I selected this one because while it’s from 2000, it truly looks like a late-80s throwback. B5 must have made it 80s week or something.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 23, 2005 2:14 PM

June 30, 2005

Wolfpac - "Humpty Dance"

This week’s "Throwback Thursday" selection is a DOUBLE throwback of sorts. In 1998, suburban rap-rock group Wolpac decided to pay homage to the 1990 Digital Underground classic “Humpty Dance.” [watch it now] Do not adjust your set. Four Limp Bizkit look-alikes have decided to do the hump!

Cover songs are always a huge risk, especially when you are not yet established into the maintstream. Having done a cover is far less worthwhile when 7 years later you still live in your parents’ basement and Ron Mexico gets a hold of the video you never took down from the Blastro archives.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 30, 2005 9:59 AM

July 7, 2005

Lil' Kim feat. Puff Daddy - "No Time"

In honor of the Queen Bee’s sentencing, today’s edition of “Throwback Thursday” is Lil’ Kim featuring Puff Daddy with the 1996 classic “No Time.” [watch it now] You may not recognize the protagonist as this video was released when Lil’ Kim looked human. Niggas talk about Michael Jackson, but Lil Kim has to be a close second in the “Daaaaaaaaamn, what did you DO to yourself” department.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 7, 2005 9:33 AM

July 14, 2005

Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys feat. Ludacris, Too Short & Chyna White - Bia Bia

H-WHAT?!?!… E-YEEEEEEEAAAAHHH!!!!

You know what that means! This week’s edition of “Throwback Thursday” has been brought to you by the Kings of Crunk. Which Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys video did we select? BIA BIA!!!! [watch it now]. Featuring Ludacris, Too Short and Chyna White, this video has everything you need from hoes, to fire, to drinking, to hoes, to hoes dancing on tables, to lesbians fucking up the plumbing!

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 14, 2005 10:29 AM

July 20, 2005

Jaz feat. JZ - "Originators"

No... that's not a misspelling. JZ is Jay-Z... just before he added some letters and punctuations to the moniker.

Before there was “The Hova” there was “The Nubian King” and “The Flunkie.” The painfully ironic prequel to “Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originators ‘99)” is a Jaz-O classic circa ten years older. In the midst of all of the Nubian talk on “Originators,” [watch it now] not only was Jay-Z supposed to be selling crack, but he looks like he may have been one of his own best customers.

Kid 'N Play saw this video like “Whew… Nothing to worry about here! Let’s practice that kickstep some more though.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 20, 2005 3:48 AM

July 28, 2005

G. Dep feat. P. Diddy & Black Rob - "Let's Get It"

Taking it back just a little bit, this week’s "Throwback Thursday" comes to us courtesy of Bad Boy. Their slogan: “We drop the artists, so you don’t have to!”

On a loooong list of artists given the cold shoulder by Papa Diddy Pop, G. Dep stormed onto the scene “Let’s Get It” [watch it now] the unofficial Harlem Shake anthem. With the aid Harlem hound P. Diddy, fellow Johnson Projects mainstay Black Rob and some gyrating children, G. Dep immediately made his mark on the rap world by making sure we NEVER want to hear this beat again!

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 28, 2005 11:58 AM

August 4, 2005

Brand Nubian - "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down"

Damn, is it [Throwback] Thursday already?

Continuing in our commitment to provide you with quality throwbacks… (not just shit that happens to be out of the mainstream rotation), we proudly present a Grand Puba-less Brand Nubian with a true classic song and video combination. “Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down” [watch it now] is not just a classic combination of long song titles and pre-pop attitude, but it’s got a collection of beatdown shots that would never be allowed on MTV or The Negro Channel anymore.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 4, 2005 12:09 PM

August 12, 2005

Eric B. & Rakim - "Move The Crowd"

Fuck Bush! It's Election Day for Hip-Hop!

This week's edition of "Throwback Thursday" takes us back to the mini-era that belonged damn near exclusively to a nigga the world was not ready for. With turntablism and street muscle effectively handled by DJ Eric B., Rakim was free to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting, and still developing world of rap. "Move The Crowd" [watch it now] was his inauguration.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 12, 2005 4:03 PM

August 18, 2005

Del tha Funkee Homosapien - "Sleepin' On My Couch"

"Yeah, I remember grindin' my feet in Del mama couch! He a rappin' ass nigga. He can afford another one!"

Ever had a bum-ass nigga crashed out, drooling on your (or your mama’s) couch? Ever feel like your homie lived at your place? If so, this week’s edition of “Throwback Thursday” is exclusively for YOU! If you haven’t, you probably just woke up on somebody’s couch this morning.

We’re taking it all the way back to a magical place called 1991. The Hieroglyphics crew’s marquee MC Del the Funkee Homosapien burst onto the scene with the classic LP “I Wish My Brother George Was Here.” After the relatively heady “Mistadobalina” single and video ran their course Del showed us a bit of the lighter side of his brain with one of my personal favorite videos, “Sleepin’ On My Couch.” [watch it now] Ironically, I got some negroes to spatula off of the upholstery as we speak... Be right back.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 18, 2005 11:39 AM

September 1, 2005

Quad City DJs - "C'mon 'N Ride It (The Train)"

Did somebody say “train?”

I could picture Cowboy Troy as the frontman for this group. He’s the only one who should be dancing like this anyway. This week’s edition of “Throwback Thursday” is brought to you by niggas who think neon orange is a good idea. 1996 brought us a ton of good shit. Excluded from that group would be the Quad City DJs and a song you all thought you forgot “Come On N Ride It (The Train)” [watch it now]. Sadly, their follow up “Space Jam” was a step up from this shit.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 1, 2005 7:50 AM

September 8, 2005

2Pac feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg - "2 Of Amerika'z Most Wanted"

Fuck it. I figure it’s 2Pac time again for Throwback Thursday.

I like 2Pac. You like 2Pac? Okay, then. Without further ado, I present 2Pac and Snoop Doggy Dogg in “2 Of Amerika’z Most Wanted.” [watch it now]

I was hoping 2Pac would be like Beetlejuice. If I said his name enough times he would come back... but nope. You try it at home and see what happens, okay?

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 8, 2005 1:28 PM

September 15, 2005

Big Pun feat. Fat Joe - "Twinz (Deep Cover '98)"

"Dead in the middle of Little Italy, little did we know that we riddled some middle men who didn't do diddly."

You KNOW we all rewound that line about 750 times when we first heard that track. However, I've found that most DON'T know that the song had a video. I stumbled upon it on a late night public access show my damn self. This week's throwback comes to us courtesy of the late great Big Pun (who's seldom mentioned when you guys exhume MC carcasses on my blog daily). Covering the Dr. Dre & Snoop Doggy Dogg classic, Fat Joe and The Punisher do a little Donnie Brasco damage in "Twinz (Deep Cover '98)." [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 15, 2005 11:15 AM

September 22, 2005

The Roots feat. Raphael Saadiq - "What They Do"

This Throwback Thursday I realized a crime had been committed.

We’ve had this segment weekly since May, yet we’ve never used one of the most pertinent videos of our time. This video came up in the Little Brother discussion earlier this week. Without further ado, I present to you The Roots’ 1996 parody “What They Do.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 22, 2005 11:43 AM

September 29, 2005

Brandy - "I Wanna Be Down"

It’s Throwback Thursday again, and we’re slipping in one of “The New Classics.”

In 1994, fresh off of the short-lived sitcom “Thea,” a young lady we like to refer to as "Ray J’s sister" made her splash on the R&B charts. Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” [watch it now] effectively ushered in a new era for TLC impersonators and Negro Channel teen idols that could make quality hit records without being able to sing too well.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 29, 2005 1:05 AM

October 13, 2005

Run DMC - "King Of Rock"

For "Throwback Thursday" we’re gonna take it back like 20 years. Man... This shit makes me wanna go get my adidas out the closet. Be right back!

Legendary rap trio Run DMC burst onto the pop scene noting parallels and bridging the gap between rappin and rockin. In their own special way, they let the world know that rap was OUR rock. At this point in the game, these dudes as a collective were definitely the kang of ghetto rock. “King of Rock” [watch it now] was one of many similar visual offerings from the crew that played a huge role in the popularization of our genre. In other words… Thanks to these cats… I’M GETTIN’ MONEY, NIGGAAAAAAA!

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 13, 2005 11:43 AM

October 20, 2005

Unwrapped All-Stars - "Bouncin' Back"

Today's selection isn't really a throwback. In fact, it's only a couple years old. However, it's definitely a throwback in the sense that it makes a wholehearted attempt at showing us where this music has come from. Hidden Beach Recordings' Unwrapped All-Stars give us their rendition of the classic brought to our attention by current inmate Mystikal, "Bouncin' Back." [watch it now] Let's have a long hard look at this one. Let's reflect and appreciate.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 20, 2005 11:47 AM

November 9, 2005

Petey Pablo - "Raise Up"

NORTH CAROLINNNNAAAAAAAAA!!!

For Throwback Thursday we’re gonna rewind about 4 years ago to Petey Pablo’s debut single “Raise Up.” [watch it now] With Timbaland’s help, Mystikal’s immediate direct competitor hit us with one of my favorite joints… well… ever. Errrrbody was from North Carolina in 2001. Special shout out to the homie EOB on the request. I damn near forgot about this one.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 9, 2005 8:25 PM

December 1, 2005

Pharcyde - "Drop"

Throwback Thursday has returned, my good friends! Today we're going to do a video we should have done a looooong ass time ago.

I'd like to start off by saying fuck Coldplay, and fuck MTV with a splintered broomhandle. "Clocks" won video of the year. Where the fuck is Pharcyde's award for one of the best videos ever made in ANY genre? The video for "Drop" [watch it now] should have its own spot in the Smithsonian or something. All-World Director Spike Jonze had a stellar vision and went to flucking work. MTV, y'all need to go back and fix this transgression. If Pharcyde was Nirvana they wouldn't have just gotten awards for this video, they would have gotten obligatory blowjobs from Idalis as they accepted.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 1, 2005 11:35 AM

December 8, 2005

Slick Rick - "Children's Story"

There is no competition cause we are the best... yeah!

No, children. That's not a Juvenile line. That's the one and only MC Ricky D. One of the greatest stories ever told (even by biblical proportion) was orated by the original fresh-to-death dapper don Slick Rick. "Children's Story" [watch it now] was merely one of many legendary tales given us by the eyepatched ghetto Homer. Unfortunately it came at a time where videos, especially rap videos, weren't so well put together.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 8, 2005 8:27 AM

December 15, 2005

Cam'ron feat. Wyclef Jean, Big Pun, Charli Baltimore & Silkk The Shocker - "Horse & Carriage"

Does anyone remember when dude actually looked like this?

Cam blames Irritable Bowel Syndrome (which is some ill shit). Others claim Cam has fallen into using the product he raps about moving. Nas accredits the drastic deviation in physical stature to Virginia real estate ventures (see: "Zone Out"). With that said, today's Throwback Thursday presentation is brought to you by two dudes who could have been the dynamic duo Harlem needed in order to be taken seriously a looooong time ago. Reliving healthier times (physically anyway) Cam'ron and Pastor Mason Betha teamed up for one of 1998's most infections songs "Horse & Carriage." Well guess what, bitches!...

STOP! IT'S THE MOTHERFUCKIN REMIX!!! [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 15, 2005 8:50 AM

December 22, 2005

Black Sheep - "The Choice Is Yours"

I heard you got the fever for the flavor. Is that Chris Tucker?

Continuing in our commitment to provide high-quality shit on Throwback Thursday, here's another head-slapper for you. Talkin' Videos is about 6 months old. Throwback Thursday has been a part of this since week one... and we haven't watched this video yet. Talk about a classic and an oversight, Native Tonguers Black Sheep (behind the vocal stylings of Dres) really fucked shit up with "Flavor of the Month" and "The Choice Is Yours" [watch it now]. The latter made a pretty damn good video too. I loved the crumpling effect... and you will too!

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 22, 2005 11:38 AM

December 29, 2005

Beenie Man - "King Of The Dancehall"

Damn, did I love the $3 movie theater!

You know… That’s the place where they show movies that ain’t even been out of the theaters that long. That’s what today’s throwback is gonna be. I was just building with the local dread man the other night and we were discussing reggae/dancehall music. At some point after the Backwoods had gone around a few times I confessed that I loved this song. Expecting ridicule and perhaps a chop with the machete, I was pleasantly surprised by the dread’s emphatic reaction. “Nah, breddrin! Yuh DONE know Beenie Man KING uh di dance hall! Big big tyune dat!” I then proceeded to tell him that in his honor (and in honor of the banana boat-smuggled skunk), this week’s edition of Throwback Thursday would be “King Of The Dancehall” [watch it now] Welcome him!

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 29, 2005 11:14 AM

January 5, 2006

N.W.A. - "Hundred Miles and Runnin'"

Why this one? Because "Straight Outta Comption" is just a little cliché, wouldn't you say?

The zaggin who made "running from the cops" videos look waaaaaay cooler than it actually is had fully reloaded in 1990. Short one member, N.W.A. didn't give half of a fuck and stuck to the formula with "Hundred Miles and Runnin'" [watch it now] This video had zaggin all over the country talkin about "Yeah, I did a Eazy-E on them mothafuckas!" whenever someone got away from the cops.

Sidebar: (In case you haven't noticed) In honor of the video, group and album, I will be referring to "niggas" (in the plural) as "zaggin" for the duration of today's column.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 5, 2006 11:38 AM

January 12, 2006

Usher - "Nice & Slow"

Take that. Rewind it back.

Before he became the man we know and love today, Usher was a talented little Hatian boy with murderous dance moves and above average vocal skills looking for that one hit that would propel him into superstardom. “Nice & Slow” [watch it now] wasn’t quite the record, nor was “My Way” quite the album. Urshurrr would need a couple of bit parts in movies and an “8701” before the Michael Jackson comparisons would officially set in.

Now the nigga is just a nosejob away.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 12, 2006 11:26 AM

January 19, 2006

Big Daddy Kane feat. Scoob, Sauce Money, Shyheim, Jay-Z & Ol' Dirty Bastard - "Show 'N' Prove"

The name is Big Daddy... You know... as in your father!

We try as hard as possible not to half-step on Throwback Thursdays. That's why we're taking you back to the middle of the projects. It's been a while since the party was here... where it should be. Big Daddy Kane and his team of squires that includes Scoob, Sauce Money and Jay-Z join forces with the Wu-Tang Clan (represented by a child and a crackhead) to bring "Show 'N' Prove" [watch above] alive. I wonder how many boxes of condoms and Tommy Hilfiger polos ODB and Shyheim were able to buy with their take.

That's a little ghetto algebra for you bitches.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 19, 2006 11:18 AM

February 2, 2006

Nelly - "Tip Drill" (The Derrty Version)

(Serious Warning: Parental Advisory. This blog features some sexually explicit content. This is the DERRRTY version, Derrty!)

This blog is NOT work-safe. It's not even home-safe if you don't live alone with drapes and headphones. The shit's just not safe, okay! This is some indubitable, unimpeachable filthy shit. There's a lot of hamhock and roast beef curtain in this here jawn.

Nelly and his band of merry niggas live out their strip club/porn fantasies in 2003's "Tip Drill." [watch above] This throwback is actually thrown. I'm not a fan of such objectification of women, but since it's been requested for so long, we gotta talk about it.

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 2, 2006 11:30 AM

February 9, 2006

Roots Manuva - "Witness"

For this week’s edition of Throwback Thursday we’re going international, seen?

One of my all-time favorite videos, and one I think you’ll enjoy as well is Roots Manuva’s “Witness.” [watch it now] The shit’s pretty clever and a lot of us can relate to how Roots is feeling. I’m sure we’ve all got shit we wish we could turn back the hands of time and correct… especially in grade school. There are at least 5 little niggas I knocked out that I wish I hadn’t. Pouring milk on a nigga shouldn't equate to a broken nose... at least not when you're 8. I formally apologize, Thomas. I also wish I could go back and show Iesha that I really am that shit! Oh, nevermind. She knows now. High school was pretty good to me.

EnglandRepresent, this Bud's for you, buddy. Now have a nice warm glass of shut the fuck up.

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 9, 2006 10:56 AM

February 16, 2006

Big L - "MVP"

Put your Ls up. Take it how you wanna.

Yesterday marked the 7th anniversary of the slaying of Harlem's lyrical champion. To the memory of Lamont Coleman we dedicate this week's edition of Throwback Thursday. Big L burst his way onto Rap City countdowns and east coast radio stations with the ever-infectious remix of MVP, the lead-single to his debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous.

When you see this sign... *raises "L" hand gesture into the air* This don't mean motherfuckin LL Cool J, nigga! GET EM UP!!!

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 16, 2006 10:00 AM

February 23, 2006

Hammer - "Pumps And A Bump" (The Derrrty Version)

In Memoriam: Stanley Kirk Burrell

What can I say about this video that hasn’t already been said about Ashlee Simpson? There’s a reason why you can’t find this video anywhere. The original "Pumps And A Bump" video [watch above] is about the most shameful shit I’ve ever seen. I’m surprised the former minister-in-training didn’t get his balls struck by lightning. Who would’ve thunk it… Hammer had an UnCut video before The Negro Channel thought to degrade our culture with such a program? Blaze a 50 for our fallen hero today. In fact… roll one up and take what’s left to his widow and kids.

Shoutouts to my man Micah for the connect on video!

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 23, 2006 9:56 AM

March 2, 2006

Mr. T - "Treat Your Mother Right"

Taking a short break from Flavor Mania to let Talkin' Videos really do what it do, today's throwback comes from quite the unconventional musical selection. Did you know Mr. T made a rap album in the 80s? Yep! Nigga’s chains look like a damn neck brace. I heard he's dying of gold poisoning (i.e. I’m Gonna Git You Sucka). His video "Treat Your Mother Right" [watch it now] reminds us of the good old days... you know... before the junk took effect and his mohawk was all patchy.

Shouts to big homie Micah for the nod on this video. Listen to Mr. T breaking up a perfectly good session of the dozens with that damn convoluted logic... I’m not gonna argue with the nigga! Are you?

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 2, 2006 12:09 PM

March 9, 2006

Dru Hill feat. Ja Rule - "You Are Everything"

For the record, I like Dru Hill. Always have.

The most important thing is that them boys sounded damn good. Especially Sisqo. That man proved to us that while we already had one K-Ci Hailey, there was always room for improvement. And while Sis' was always an on-screen liability because of his miniature Rodman-meets-RuPaul appearance, they still made some pretty cool videos in their early going. For Throwback Thursday, we're gonna get into one of their boo-boos. With the group in disarray and already falling apart in front of everyone's very eyes, they enlist the aid of soon-to-be-ostracized Ja Rule and create the video for "You Are Everything" [watch above]... a debacle the likes of which offends actual gay people.

Seriously... they don't want to be portrayed this way. It's like how we feel about The Negro Channel.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 9, 2006 9:00 AM

March 16, 2006

Junior M.A.F.I.A. - "Players' Anthem"

Grab your dicks if you love hip-hop!

Ah, what sweet affirmation! Every time I'm reminded how much I love my hip-hop music and culture I just turn to the first female in sight and grab on my shit. I hope you all will join me today in doing so as we drop back about 11 years or so to Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s "Players' Anthem." [watch it now] I guess the M.A.F.I.A. suggest that ladies rub on their titties.

Yeah, they said it. Rub on your titties!

Shouts to the homegirl Genae for the Throwback Thursday request!

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 16, 2006 11:58 AM

April 12, 2006

Eminem - "Like Toy Soldiers" (R.I.P. Proof)

First off, I’d like to say a formal goodbye to Proof. I ask for a moment of silence if you could spare it.

This song and video are too damn ironic for my liking right now. However, this is one request that I will honor immediately. In memory of Proof’s life and work, we’ll watch Eminem’s “Like Toy Soldiers” [watch above] together.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 12, 2006 11:42 AM

April 20, 2006

Ludacris - "Southern Hospitality" Video

By show of hands, how many of you out there are older than 16 years? ...Just as I thought.

I realize that when I play joints from when I was 10 years old like Eric B. & Rakim or Geto Boys, y'all niggas look at me like I just put some algebra on the table. (Niggas hate algebra almost as much as they do reading.) So I'll scroll back like 5 years to when you were 10 year-olds. Recognition of Ludacris' long line of excellent videos began for me with this one. "Southern Hospitality" [watch it now] made a fan of me 6 or so years ago.

If you're 16 today, I probably dropped bows and balls on your mother when this track came out.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 20, 2006 8:37 AM

April 27, 2006

Babyface - "Whip Appeal"

Babyface songs are terrible, terrible mind games.

I think in my old age, I'm finally starting to understand the likes of this nigga. He's always been one of my favorite artists, but I think I'm starting to get his philosophy on game. Pimpin' By Simpin'. The video for "Whip Appeal" [watch it now] is like Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds' little infomercial for the program. Through simping like a bitch verbally and playing the "whipped" card, one can manipulate the minds of women everywhere!

Noooooooo one... Dooooooes it like me!

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 27, 2006 12:00 AM

May 4, 2006

Warren G feat. Nate Dogg - "Regulate"

If you know like I know... you don't wanna step to this.

Yeah, of all the gangsta shit going on in 1994 music on the west coast, Nate Dogg and Warren G defintiely had the most listeners shook! Warren G is most definitely NOT the nigga you should be trying to take lunch money from! He's got a team of black spirits that look strangely like The Untouchables. It would really just be horrible karma for you to fuck with a descendant of SOME nigga from the movie "Posse." The king of the G-Funk pinnacled with "Regulate," [watch it now] a joint you can't front on... even today.

The video is an entirely different story, bitches.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 4, 2006 12:00 AM

May 11, 2006

EPMD - "Crossover"

Remember these cats?

Long before going cotton candy pop in hip-hop had become the pandemic that it is today, EPMD had 4 eyes on the trend. 1992's "Crossover" [watch it now] was like MC conditioner. I never thought these boys to be amateur. Man, maybe if our artists dished out more media chin-checks like this one, we wouldn't have completely lost the music of the movement.

Alright. I'm comin' down from the soapbox. Let's go get em!

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 11, 2006 12:00 PM

May 18, 2006

Redman - "Tonight's Da Night"

Free Redman!

As an avid supporter of the "Free Redman" movement, it's only right that this week's throwback be... Rihanna "Pon De Replay." [watch it now] The shit is so gutter. So hip-hop! I'm sure this is what Def Jam had in mind in 1986. Thanks, President Carter.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 18, 2006 12:00 PM

May 25, 2006

3rd Bass feat. Zev Love X of KMD - "The Gas Face"

We're giving you bitches jewelry here. This is like a pearl necklace in your life!

Come on. Seriously. Where else you gonna peep that 3rd Bass classic shit? This week's throwback? None other than the motherfuckin "Gas Face." [watch it now] This video marked the first time I saw a white rapper that wasn't either:

A. On Nickelodeon
B. Making a complete ass of himself and the genre
C. A Beastie Boy

Pop went the weasel, but these white boys kept it pretty thorough.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 25, 2006 12:00 PM

June 1, 2006

Canibus - "Negronometry"

Canibus, the verbally vicious, telekinetically gifted one pleads his case to the uneducated black masses. "Nigganometry," now "Negronometry" [watch it now] for the video version, is one of my favorite jawns from the Can-I-Bus album.

This video is one hell of a trade school commercial.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 1, 2006 12:00 PM

June 8, 2006

Queen Latifah - "U.N.I.T.Y." video

Who you callin' a bitch?

Obviously Queen Latifah's had it up to here with the misogyny, so we're gonna keep Women's Week rolling on Talkin' Videos with "U.N.I.T.Y.," [watch it now] a classic from my favorite Latifah album "Black Reign." Shit... that's one of the best rap albums of 1993 period. (No, I'm not buggin, and yes, I'm including "36 Chambers," "Doggystyle," "The Diary," "Bacdafucup" and "'93 'Til Infinity.")

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 8, 2006 9:32 AM

June 15, 2006

O.G.C. feat. Heltah Skeltah - "Lefleur Leflah Eshkoshka" video

The name of this shit here is...

Eh, who the fuck knows how to spell it? In 1996, the Boot Camp Click showed the depth of its rotation with O.G.C. and Heltah Skeltah's merger The Fab 5. I'm not sure who's Jalen Rose and who's calling the touchdown timeout, but I do know that "Lefleur Leflah Eshkoshka" [watch it now] is indeed the shit, and that there was more to the BCC than Black Moon and Smif 'N Wessun.

Oh, yeah... The video's pretty cool too.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 15, 2006 9:00 AM

June 22, 2006

Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg - "Nuthin' But A G Thang" video

Before we crack open this week’s edition Throwback Thursday, it’s time for the Talkin’ Videos/"Waist Deep" Soundtrack trivia question!

What was the name of “Waist Deep” star Larenz Tate’s recurring character on the 1990s hit sitcom “Family Matters?”

The first 5 dopefiends to email talkingvideos@sohh.com with the correct answer and a mailing address will receive her or his own copy of the Waist Deep Soundtrack.

Now, on we go to the rodeo show, Bumpers! Earlier this week Crunchy Black’s “Shoulder Lean” and DPG’s “Cali Iz Active” both either alluded to directly or evoked nostalgia within us all for a video from the man who popularized this West Coast gangsta shit on mainstream wax. After literally hundreds of videos covered, we finally discuss one of rap’s most legendary music videos Dr. Dre’s “Nothin But A G Thang.” [watch it now] (scroll down the sidebar to find the video)

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 22, 2006 9:01 AM

June 29, 2006

Salt-N-Pepa - "Push It" video

This week's throwback has been everywhere from the back of Killa Cam's mind to the foreground in a pretty effin hilarious cell phone commercial. Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" [watch it now] let the world know that not only could women do this rap shit, but they could go POP with it too. Of course, S&P would adapt like chameleons, revamping their image and conveying messages of actual importance to our community... but before all that, they looked like some project hoes with a management team, press-on nails and a dream.

That's the Salt-N-Pepa I love to push up on! Fuck it. I'm a hoodrat.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 29, 2006 9:48 AM

July 6, 2006

Naughty By Nature - "Feel Me Flow" video

All I wanna know is if ya body wanna party...

Well, I guess hip-hop needed another anthem... and sweaty niggas from New Jersey! "Feel Me Flow" [watch it now] was just one of a great many anthemic classics from the Illtown trio Naughty By Nature. Treach, Vin Rock and Kay Gee (the shady producer nigga who has moved on to become Jaheim's daddy while Vinny and Treach were last seen hugging up on 3LW) took another swing at rap game relevance with one of the greatest [summer] songs ever dropped by a rap act.

I still listen to this shit regularly.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 6, 2006 9:47 AM

July 13, 2006

DJ Quik - "Safe + Sound" video

This week’s throwback comes from yet another legend that we should have paid some homage to quite fucking long ago. By the time “Safe + Sound” [watch it now] was released DJ Quik was already a household name on the west. For some strange reason, his swagger, funky production, sharp, nasal flow, red clothes and flowing perm never really hit big on the other side of the Mississippi. For fucking shame. I’m sure damn near every rap fan has knocked some Quik shit. They just didn’t know it.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 13, 2006 9:42 AM

July 20, 2006

Soul For Real - "Candy Rain" video

Throwback Thursday goes boy band!

We all know the legacy of the five boys from Indiana who went on to touch little boys, drown wives, use Crisco for face cream and a host of other fucked up shit that having Joe Jackson as a father would do for you. We also know the legacy of the Boston band that brought us "Thug Lovin," Sensitive-ass motherfuckers, "Poison," and Keith Sweat’s “friend,” Johnny. Soul For Real and “Candy Rain” [watch it now] are the twisted offshoot of said legacies.

…and if you don’t like this shit, we can’t be friends. Fuck that.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 20, 2006 9:00 AM

July 27, 2006

KRS-One - "The Sound of the Police" video

That’s the sound of the beast!

KRS-One’s slightly dated yet timeless testimonial of police corruption and brutality still holds entirely too pertinent. “The Sound of the Police” [watch it now] reminds us of both the historical and present-day responses by the po-po to us wide nose-having chocolate monkeys breathing up all the white man’s air.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 27, 2006 9:14 AM

August 3, 2006

Kool Moe Dee feat. KRS-One & Chuck D - "Rise & Shine" video

Before a Harlem rapper's press conference had anything to do with open-toe sandals or Killa Seasons, we had a somewhat noble purpose. Commander Kool Moe Dee with Secretary of Education KRS-One and Secretary of Defense Chuck D implore that we "Rise 'N' Shine." [watch it now]

Yes, let's stop the violence... Immediately after you get shit on by LL Cool J.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 3, 2006 9:00 AM

August 10, 2006

Mariah Carey feat. Bone Thugs -N- Harmony - "Breakdown" video

This shit is back in the day when Mariah Carey would collaborate with any damn rapper on the table. Despite being a rap whore at this point in her career, Bone Thugs –N- Harmony were and still are the perfect rappers for Mariah in terms of meshing melody... and hairstyles. Fresh off her dick thrashing at the hands of Derek Jeter, the “Breakdown” [watch it now] begins our peer into "The Descent of Mimi."

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 10, 2006 10:02 AM

August 17, 2006

Montell Jordan - "This Is How We Do It" video

Oh, I'm buzzin because...

In 1994/1995, a really tall, awkward young man with a silky voice and demeanor burst onto the r&b/hip-hop scene with "This Is How We Do It" [watch it now] and a light so green I sometimes wonder if he's a Simmons.

Eh, nevermind that notion. Russell hates his family... and good rappers.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 17, 2006 11:15 AM

August 24, 2006

Joe Public - "Live and Learn" video

I don't wanna be the one to tell you how it's gotta be.

However, it is indeed Throwback Thursday again. This week, we're going to trounce a textbook definition one-hit wonder. Come along, it will be fun. In 1992, Joe Public released the Nickelodeon-ready, pre-packaged chocolate milk commercial that was the video for "Live and Learn." [watch it now]

Here are some bridges I won't mind burning.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 24, 2006 7:43 AM

August 31, 2006

Method Man - "Bring The Pain" video

#2 on Method Man week also happens to be a Throwback Thursday selection for which it is entirely shameful never to have been used until now. “Bring The Pain” [watch it now] is Cheese at his absolute best and the video is pretty much the shit as well.

…that is, if you’re into that early-mid 90’s grimy shit.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 31, 2006 10:21 AM

September 7, 2006

Snow feat. MC Shan - "Informer" video

I know y'all remember this shit here. Canadian dancehall artist Snow tore up the global charts with his crackalated vibes and second-tier old school hip-hop legend Warren G, I mean MC Shan on "Informer". [watch it now] P.S.: For those of you that still don’t know… Daddy Snow’s not talking about tossing the salad. This is actually one of the earliest “Stop Snitchin’” anthems.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 7, 2006 10:24 AM

September 14, 2006

De La Soul - "Stakes Is High" video

Happy Thursday to you Vans-wearin motherfucks out thurr.

In 1996, as we neared the pinnacle of rap jigginess, the hip-hop community (whatever that means) was dickslapped with a much-needed dose of what we now like to call "real talk" that only De La Soul could have provided. (whew!) "Stakes Is High," [watch it now] the title track of said dickslap, names no mames but pulls no punches. They even got Maury down for the cause.

"Gun Control means using both hands in my land." I'm still haunted by that.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 14, 2006 10:16 AM

September 21, 2006

Mase - "Feel So Good" video

Remember 1997? If you do, you probably remember this coon-shiny jiggy shit. This was the era that sent hip-hop into a diabetic coma and Pastor Mason Betha was the patent-leather jerseyed posterperson. Puff Daddy’s Uptown meat puppet drove damn near defined the time period with “Feel So Good” [watch it now], the lead single from the jigfest that is Mase's full-length debut album, “Harlem World.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 21, 2006 10:06 AM

September 28, 2006

Heavy D and The Boyz feat. Flavor Flav - "You Can't See What I Can See" video

You're blind, baby... You're blind to the facts. You're blind.

Man, how shit has changed. Heavy D was like the biggest rap star on the planet and Flavor Flav was still semi-respected for his work with Public Enemy. I guess having a team of "Boyz" that did everything from the running man to the coffee shuffle wasn't enough for Waterbed Hev. He needed the aid of history's greatest hypeman on the hook of one of his hardest, yet most underappreciated jawns, "You Can't See What I Can See." [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 28, 2006 10:42 AM

October 5, 2006

The Notorious B.I.G. - "Warning" video

Who the fuck is this…?

Ah, we all know the lyrics. How long has it been since you’ve seen the video for “Warning?” [watch it now If it’s been a while, you’re missing plenty. It’s got a very gangsta Puffy as the ever-responsible “Pop from the Barbershop,” guns, bitches, cereal, toothpaste and titty shots. Gotta love "Ready To Die," and a hostile, energetic Notorious B.I.G.

Who cares if the titties belong to mens?

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 5, 2006 10:08 AM

October 12, 2006

69 Boyz - "Tootsee Roll" video

This ain’t the butterfly, it’s the Tootsee Roll.

I never could tell the difference. Just like quarter waters. You close your eyes and they all taste the same. 69 Boyz, 95 South… what-the fuck-ever! Tootsee Roll [watch it now] distinguished itself from the pack to me, though. I could never explain why, but I always felt this one a little harder than the other non-Luke booty bass tracks.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 12, 2006 10:06 AM

October 19, 2006

Puff Daddy feat. Mase - "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" video (w/ bonus)

A nigga like me been had his PhD. What I wouldn't give to be wearing that phone.

In honor of clown-ass Diddy week on SOHH, Throwback Thursday is none other than Puff Daddy and Mase’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down.” [watch it now] While everyone seemed to refer to it as “sampling,” this was Puff in all of his greasy, shiny, biting, puppet-master, ghetto vampire glory.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 19, 2006 10:23 AM

October 26, 2006

Beatnuts feat. Big Pun & Cuban Link - "Off The Books" video

Ain't nothin but crooks in here!

The Beatnuts are true buffalo soldiers. Unsung heroes of this 90s rappin shit. The oft-forgotten JuJu and Psycho Les combined with fellow Latin rap stars Big Pun and Cuban Link for what's probably the biggest (but by no means best) record of their career. "Off The Books" [watch it now] shows us the shiny side of the nuts as this Quatro Fantastico does its damndest to keep up with the Joneses.

...or should I say the Combses.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 26, 2006 10:04 AM

November 2, 2006

Sensitivity Training with Ralph Tresvant

You motherfuckers are bringing sensitive back.

Oh, for shame. That little bowl of confectioner’s sugar who I refuse to name again struck a chord with far too many of you. I think y’all need to be punished. Today’s mandate? 15 minutes of “Sensitivity” [watch above] training with Ralph Tresvant and friends. Mr. S-E-N-S-I-T-I-V-I-T-Y brings Bobby Brown and Derek from Soul II Soul along for the dance ride of your 1990 springtime!

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 2, 2006 10:58 AM

November 9, 2006

A Night To Remember... with Shalamar!

We’re gonna look into these niggas Ghostface and Charlie Murphy refer to, that you laugh uncomfortably at and pretend to know about.

Okay, children. Today we’re going to learn you about a little supergroup of the 70s and 80s named Shalamar. Featuring a young Jody Watley, coon-specialist Howard Hewett, and butler extraordinaire, Jeffrey Daniel. Responsible for the song Ron Mexico games your mother to (“This Is For The Lover In You”), Shalamar dropped a hard right hand with the smash single “A Night To Remember.” [watch above]

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 9, 2006 9:00 AM

November 15, 2006

The Game feat. Timbaland - "Put You On The Game" video

Yesterday, I alluded to the ridiculous notion that The Game would also provide Throwback Thursday entertainment for us this week. Since there will be Negro Channel awards airing tonight hosted by A Pimp Named Slickback, said Throwback will run today. "Put You On The Game," [watch above] the final and most overlooked video single for Game's debut LP, is actually my favorite cut on "The Documentary."

A year-old throwback? Trust me. This was not my dumb ass idea.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 15, 2006 9:54 AM

November 22, 2006

A Ras Kass Thanksgiving

...and today YOU eat the turkey!

I am in no way proclaiming that everything Ras Kass hits you with in this manifesto is correct or accurately portrayed (especially the "Kill All White Devils" tag at the end). Shit, the words of Ras Kass do not necessarily reflect the views of SOHH.com or the nigga that writes "Talkin' Videos." In light of our Kramer discussion, however, I do find this homemade video clip highly appropriate.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 22, 2006 12:09 PM

November 30, 2006

Wu-Tang "Boxin'" Day 2-for-1

As we eagerly await "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Niggas 2", (with production to be handled by Dr. Dre and RZA on a collaborative effort *skeets*), we reminisce on Wu-Tang past.

GZA’s classic “Liquid Swords” LP had more than a handful of great songs, but the coldest video by far was the one for “Shadowboxin’/4th Chamber.” [watch above] Method Man, Ghostface, Killah Priest and The RZA all chime in with some classic shit in a dope battlefield setting.

They need to stop frontin like it's cool for grown ass men to be playin dress-up like this in Prospect Park though.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 30, 2006 10:22 AM

December 7, 2006

Junior - "Mama Used To Say" video

Now is indeed the time for you youngsters to strive. In 1982 this meant reaching 21 without getting shanked and avoiding that new AIDS shit. This week's throwback is a personal favorite of mine. Junior's classic "Mama Used To Say" [watch above] still makes me dance in my socks. That's right. I will take off my shoes and do that fuckin El DeBarge slide all over the room.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 7, 2006 9:49 AM

December 14, 2006

Another Bad Creation - "Playground" video

Wowsers. Hangovers are fun!

Okay. Just had to get that out of the way. Enough about Ronaldinho. This is about YOU guys. Pretty much the remainder of this calendar year will be devoted to the requests I have yet to attend to. This week’s throwback is purely criminal, and not the smooth, Michael Jackson pocket pool sort. Though, I’m sure Mike would fuck the shit out of these kids. (Katt Williams is so funny!) Inside the Haters’ Studio proudly presents Another Bad Creation with “Playground.” [watch above]

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 14, 2006 10:27 AM

December 21, 2006

Nas on Nas - A Video Anthology

(*Ronaldo takes the microphone*)

We honoring the spirit of Nas and shit... It's Nas week, right? Supposed to be Throwback Thursday, right? We ain't got no comments, right?

Then I said "fuck it." Let's let Nas do this one himself.

(*turns on house lights to reveal Nas on balcony.*)

LET'S GO, ESCO!!!

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 21, 2006 8:00 AM

December 28, 2006

Throwback Thursday: James Brown... Testify!

No, I wasn't able to go to the Apollo to view James Brown. Niggas with jobsand shit can't be there.

I find it only appropriate to give the last Throwback Thursday of 2006 to James Brown. I used this not because there aren't many good James Brown music videos on YouTube...

Okay... let me not be lyin on the James Brown blog. But still... This is how I'd like to picture Brother James at the time of his reckoning. Perm lookin better than Aretha's shit. Skin glossed over with the finest brown shoe polish and DAX pomade. Teeth finally off lay-away. He looked happy as all hell. Umm... heaven.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 28, 2006 8:00 AM

January 4, 2007

Color Me Badd - "I Wanna Sex You Up" video

I saw "Dreamgirls" and loved it. I wanna see the shit again. I went out and got the soundtrack. Jennifer Hudson is MY "American Idol."

I can say shit like this and be secure in my masculinity because we are about to talk about a Color Me Badd video. These niggas would have been doing gay porn, but they’re a bit too fragile. "I Wanna Sex You Up" [watch above] is the early and brief pinnacle of what they called a music career.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 4, 2007 10:08 AM

January 11, 2007

Jamiroquai - "Space Cowboy" video

I don't give a fuck. Jamiroquai is more than hip-hop enough for me to feel comfortable giving him nods here. "Space Cowboy" [watch above], the first in his long line of trippy videos with dizzying visual effects, is and always will be my shit.

...and I bet he's a better rapper than any of Serch's potential proteges on that VH1 show.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 11, 2007 9:00 AM

January 18, 2007

3rd Bass - "Pop Goes The Weasel" video

Ever heard of a chef that can't cook?

Sweet life irony, we drink of thee. Nearly two decades preceding "The White Rapper Debacle," 3rd Bass (with the help of Henry Rollins' unforgettable cameo) crucified one Robert Van[illa Ice] Winkle to the front of every cable-connected television set in America. Today we lick a few gunshots for "Pop Goes The Weasel," [watch above] a pioneer of the focused hip-hop parody we strangely now refer to as "hate."

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 18, 2007 8:00 AM

January 25, 2007

Lords of the Underground - "Funky Child" video

...and yes, I'm fonkayyyyyy!

Newark New Jersey rap trio Lords of the Underground made a fair amount of noise in the mid 90s. Do It All did it in a baby suit here in the "Funky Child" video [watch above] before Mr. Funkyman took all the shine back from the redheaded step child by the debut of "Chief Rocka."

*wags finger* I know youuuuu, Mr. Funky Man!

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 25, 2007 10:06 AM

February 7, 2007

Rage Against The Machine - "Killing In The Name" video

Note: No, you didn't sleep through Wednesday. This week's throwback is a day early to make room for the culmination of the Mexican Awards tomorrow and Friday.

Long, long ago in a land called the 90s, rock-rap political powerhouse Rage Against The Machine inspired legions of suburban teens to rebel against their folks. While the music was intended to inspire overall critical thought and scrutiny of "the powers that be," most Joshes and Janies took Zack de la Rocha's lines and flipped them on their unsuspecting parents when they were told to do their house chores and homework.

But you're not a fool... are you?

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 7, 2007 10:40 AM

February 15, 2007

Big L - "No Endz No Skinz" video

Today marks the eight-year anniversary of the passing of Lamont Coleman, better known to the hip-hop world as Big L. In the Harlem legend's honor, today's selection is his rarely seen "No Endz No Skinz" video from the almost as rarely heard "Lifestyles Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" LP.

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 15, 2007 10:01 AM

March 1, 2007

New Edition - "If It Isn't Love" video

Thank you all for your suggestions yesterday. They were all great! I'll get to them eventually.

One stood out in particular though. (Thanks, Mal!)

While Bobby was out making tenderoni and vaginal cheese the remaining Heartbreakers (which included BBD, Mr. Sensitivity and some new gay guy with a really powerful voice) were trying their hardest not to get dropped from the label. "If It Isn't Love" [watch above] doesn't even look like it's about a girl! Watch the best male ensemble of the 80s avoid involuntary dispersal and the hard right hand of their manager, Ricky Bell's older cokehead brother.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 1, 2007 10:19 AM

March 8, 2007

Super Cat feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy & Third Eye - "Dolly My Baby (Remix)" video

BLING! BLINNGGG!!! Who's that with Super Cat?

1993 saw Puff Daddy's fledgling Uptown MCA offshoot make some headway. With a youngster named Chris Wallace waiting in the wings and Craig Mack fully prepared to drop an overhand smash, Little Sean's big dreams were about to come to fruition. After mixtape smash "Party & Bullshit" took its course, the world got its first taste of The Notorious, Glorious Big Poppa on this remix of Super Cat's "Dolly My Baby." [watch it now]

As per request of my buddy Lowe, here it go! (Just added to EweToube by Tommy Mottola and them.)

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 8, 2007 11:04 AM

March 9, 2007

The Notorious B.I.G. - "Hypnotize" video

Since today is March 9th, we're doubling up on the Biggie memories. Yesterday was the humble beginning. Today is where The Notorious, Glorious One left off. "The Misadventures of Biggie and Super Puff," AKA "Hypnotize," [watch above] was the last video he was able to take part in while here on earth with us.

Let us indulge.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 9, 2007 10:24 AM

March 15, 2007

Mark Morrison - "Return of the Mack" video

"WHOOOOOOOOAAOOOOAOOOOAAOOHHHH!/

Come onnnnnn... Whooo yeaheeeeee!/"

One of my life’s greatest guilty pleasures besides midget tipping has to be listening to this song… and singing along. Don’t act like you didn’t clamor “You liiiiiied to me.” If you haven’t, I suggest you do it. It feels good. Mark Morrison. "Return of the Mack" [watch above] Let's get it!

Ron Mexico loves 1997.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 15, 2007 10:27 AM

March 22, 2007

Dr. Dre & Ice Cube - "Natural Born Killers" video

Should I peely?

I didn't do my homework last night, so I wanna say this was 1995. If you need a rap song on the soundtrack of a film called "Natural Born Killers," [watch above] who would your label call? If they could afford it, I'd think they'd want N.W.A. expatriates Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. Sure, they're scary enough. By the looks of this video, it warn't just the lyrics that intended to shock the shit out of mainstream white America.

Oh, don't worry. They love this killer shit in the suburbs! This is that three-finger type of shock.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 22, 2007 11:04 AM

March 29, 2007

Kurtis Blow - "If I Ruled The World" video

NEW SHIT!!! (*echo*)

This week we throw it back for real.

When I was a youngster in Harlem, Mama Mexico would sit my brother, Ricky and I down in front of "Krush Groove..." and then go out with her friends. Shit, she was 20. I forgive her. Mommy be back.

Anyway, I taught myself mnemonic devices until I'd had this entire film (raps included) memorized. Kurtis Blow was our uptown hero at the time, so needless to say, I had his jheri curl too. "If I Ruled The World" [watch above] I'd have someone locate a picture of that shit for you guys.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 29, 2007 10:35 AM

April 5, 2007

Method Man & Redman - "How High" video

It's only right.

In honor of "Red Gone Wild" and the support we plan to show the mishandled Brick City ambassador, today's throwback, as per your request, is some older shit from him. I ain't even gonna lie to you. I couldn't find a quality "I'll Bee Dat" on EweToube, but for the first time found an acceptable version of the "How High" remix. [watch above]

That'll work.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 5, 2007 10:23 AM

April 12, 2007

Fugees (Translator Crew) - "Nappy Heads" video

Previously on "Talkin' Videos"...

PS3: In the wake of this mess, there is only one appropriate throwback tomorrow.

This would be the one.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 12, 2007 11:44 AM

April 19, 2007

Blackstar - "Definition" video

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawd...

Recording live from somewhere in the late 90s, on-time Brooklyn saviors Mos Def & Talib Kweli (with the help of DJ Hi-Tek) took their "Definition" [watch above] to the global hip-hop audience. Younger, hungrier and, quite frankly, much better than they are today, the Brooklyn boys on the other side of the velvet rope came in, drove their dollar van and left a trail of lyrical sunshine at every intersection of Flatbush Avenue.

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Written by Ali Asghar on April 19, 2007 10:11 AM

April 26, 2007

MC Lyte - "Lyte As A Rock" video

This week's throwback is hip-hop's resident Rock of Gibraltar, MC Lyte. She won't allow us to embed the 1988 classic, "Lyte As A Rock" so... um... [click here to watch].

Do you understand the metaphoric phrase "lyte as a rock?"

Good. I don't either. But the shit is hot.

I thought we needed to hear from a female MC that's worth a shit today.

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Written by Ali Asghar on April 26, 2007 10:16 AM

May 3, 2007

UGK - "It's Supposed To Bubble" video

What you know about dem Texas boys?

Throwin it back to the days of "Super Tight" with one of my favorite rap groups EVAR. An evidently younger Bun B and Pimp C show you nun-snarters, nun-sippers and simple-ass, lame-ass, ho-ass, cake-ass, dick-in-the-booty-ass niggas a little somethin' about finer living.

It's Dom Perignon. "It's Supposed To Bubble!" [watch above]

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Written by Ali Asghar on May 3, 2007 10:42 AM

May 10, 2007

Mista - "Blackberry Molasses" video

See. I'm really not a bad nigga.

Fuck it. Bobby Valentino's "Special Occasion" is out and ain't gonna sell but 17 copies, so we'll give him the throwback this week. His old group Mista had a shot to pour these "Blackberry Molasses" into Lil' Kim's asses.

--All of them.

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Written by Ali Asghar on May 10, 2007 10:49 AM

June 7, 2007

Throwback Thursday: "Treat Ya Like I'm From Milwaukee, Send Ya Green Bay Packin'!"

Wassup y'all! I'm SOHH Breezy from the NYC. Born and raised in BK and came of age in the 212, ya heard?! I'm filling in for Ron Mexico. So read on, because I'm always gonna keep it real with you guys about the ongoings in this crazy hip-hop industry. Keeping in fashion with Throwback Thursdays, I thought I should throw up one of my favorite rap cuts up here. I know y'all might be like, WTF?! But trust me, I got a reason!!

I know y'all thinking, NELLY?! But don't sleep!

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Written by Admin on June 7, 2007 10:00 AM

June 14, 2007

In The Beginning... There Was Beyonce N'em..

Since separating, Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle have been doing well for themselves. Michelle's been trying to get it popping on the gospel side of the music industry, and personally I think her voice is more suited for that realm rather than mainstream R&B.

We all know that Beyonce is giving Pope John Paul II a run for his money. With everything this girl has been up on, in, around, and through, she's pretty much one miracle away from being declared a saint (a naughty saint, nevertheless.)

But mostly I'm happy that my girl Kelly Rowland seems like she's FINALLY coming out with some hot material. She's not on Bee's level YET, but she's back with a new confidence that she previously never let shine though. Y'all didn't know she could bump like this.

But since this is Throwback Thursday, let's throw it back to an old joke. Remember when, DC3 was THE GROUP TO HATE ON?!

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Written by SOHH Breezy on June 14, 2007 10:00 AM

June 20, 2007

New Edition-- "Can You Stand The Rain"

Since Mike Bivins is featured on Making The BOYSSSSSS (lisp intended), I figured, why not show a video from his own boy-b*tch days, when he was just a hanger-on?
However, before I start slicing and dicing, I'd just like to point out that I actually DO like this song. Well, I did, before Monday night. How can you not make a "Slow Burn"-type cd WITHOUT adding this track?!

I know that every city's newspaper has a page dedicated to weather, but NEVER have I seen RAIN make front page news. Is that common in Boston? Then again, this was 1989. Maybe the headline and it's sub-head should've read:

Bobby Brown Quits Group, Embarks On 18- Year Crack Binge! How Will New Edition Handle This Rainstorm?

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Written by SOHH Breezy on June 20, 2007 9:30 PM

June 28, 2007

Total f/ Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown & Da Brat: "No One Else (Remix)

Yeah, I dug DEEP in the crates for this one. I was actually searching for a clip worthy for BAD BOY VIDEOS THAT SUCK... but let's keep it 100... this isn't it. This actually made my day.

Before Lil' Kim started looking like the lost Jackson sister...

Before Da Brat became the VH1 poster child for overweight, irrelevant entertainers...

Before Foxy started going head to head with Naomi Campbell for the "Most Hated Bitch" title courtesy of the NYPD AND got her ass beat BY a trio...

She, and the aforementioned ladies, formed the HOTTEST trio.

Do y'all think when Remy-Ma, Jacki-O and Shawnna form that supergroup, will EVER drop something as hot as this was?

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Written by SOHH Breezy on June 28, 2007 10:00 AM

July 12, 2007

Throwback Thursdays: Ice Cube-- "It Was a Good Day"

Every day's a good day when you ain't gotta bust ya AK.

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Written by SOHH Breezy on July 12, 2007 10:00 AM

July 19, 2007

Throwback Thursdays: M.O.P. f/ Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, Teflon -- "Ante Up (REMIX)

Where has THIS Remy Ma been?!

With Remy Ma's recent drama, I had to find this and throw it up there, even though it only dates back to 2000. This was the realest, sh*t Remy's ever done. No multi-colored weaves, no conceitedness, she's just straight spittin' fire. Unfortunately, this Remy Ma is now deceased. Remy, get your sh*t together, f*ck the wack "supergroup" and go hard at these cats as portrayed above. I'm not gonna write you off yet. I'll wait until PUNISHher drops.
*Speaking of punish, I read somewhere that her birth name is Reminisce. PLEASE TELL ME I'M WRONG.

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Written by SOHH Breezy on July 19, 2007 9:00 AM

July 26, 2007

Double Header: Throwback Thursdays/ We Got To Do Better Premiere

As you can see, I'm doing a 2-in-1 post today.

So let's get our Throwback Thursday selection poppin'.
This Thursday's video is actually one of my favorite hip-hop songs, and in my opinion, one of the flyest love songs you ever heard. I put this up here today, because this artist (YEAH, COMMON!!) is releasing his seventh album strong on July 31, entitled Finding Forever. I got the chance to hear the advance copy and it's DEFINITELY worth copping. Not only is this a hot song, but THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A GOOD VIDEO:

Am I wrong?

The quick shots of the lava lamp, wet leaves, body parts, peach, etc make this video very sensual and very soothing to watch. Shout outs to everyone in love and puttin' it down on your wifey/hubby like this.
Aight, enough with the mushy sh*t.

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Written by SOHH Breezy on July 26, 2007 9:00 AM

August 2, 2007

Throwback Thursdays/We Got To Do Better :: French Vanilla, Caramel Sundaes and Dutty Whine Gals Are Getting Touched!

THE ICE CREAM MAN IS COMIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!

I wish these rap n*ggas would get all up in my guts.
Pause. I meant lyrically!
I just came off as some kind of freak/groupie right now, right? I take that back.
(ButMeth, I used to have a wiiicked THING-THING for him back in the day.)

True story-- I used to attend this program at Stuyvesant HS (NYC) with all these white & Asian kids from Staten Island. Back then, these duuuuudes knew NOTHING about rap or didn't care-- but mention Wu-Tang, and they'd kick off verse after verse like they was your mans from in front of your building. I don't care what race you are-- if you from Shaolin, you respect the f*ckin' Wu. Shout out to anyone reppin' S.I. on the board.
Can't hate on the song nor the video. See, these are video girls I can tolerate.

Anyway-- decent video (ITS RELEVANT) and perfect for Summer.

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Written by SOHH Breezy on August 2, 2007 9:00 AM

August 9, 2007

Throwback Thursday/Socially Offensive Behavior & We Got To Do Better

BAAAAADD BOOOOOYYYYY!!! COME OUT AND PLAAAAAAAYYY!!!

Can't front. Gotta show Puffy AND Easy Mo Bee love for this track... We haven't had flava kicked like this at us in awhile.

Some people say that it was as soon as you heard B.I.G. spit, "N*ggas is mad I get more butt than ashtrays" that they knew it was gonna be a banger. Tha's cool, but I was already open when Diddy did the song's intro from The Warriors [see beginning of the blog]. Yup, even as a youngin', I knew some crazy sh!t was about to happen on this track.

What's so crazy is that this video is a prime example of minimalism-- AT ITS BEST.
Which, is why, I think this is one of the best hip-hop cuts, as well as this is one of the best hip-hop videos. I mean, sh!t, I can even tolerate Puffy channeling Michael Jackon when he grabs his d!ck.

LOADED QUESTION: Who raps your favorite verse on the track?
The best, without a doubt, is B.I.G.'s... but my PERSONAL FAVORITE is LL's.

Damn, I miss 1994.

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Written by SOHH Breezy on August 9, 2007 9:00 AM

August 16, 2007

Throwback Thursday/S.O.B. & We Got To Do Better

Ever since I came on here, I haven't thrown up a solid r&b song for Throwback Thursdays yet. But I'm glad this is the first. This song/video is a CLASSIC. What were you doing (better yet, WHO were you doing) when you first heard this joint?

You know everytime you hear this joint you and ya peeps gotta sing LOUD to the top of your lungs: "WHOO CAN LOOOVE YA LIKE MEEE? NOOOBODDDY!" I'm feeling the fact that this is one of the few Keith Sweat songs where he sounds like he's actually SINGING, not whining (i.e. "Twisted".) I love the video's concept of Harlem Renaissance-inspired glamour. And to top it off, it was filmed at the Lenox Lounge (peep the 125th and Lenox street sign at 3:37).
Ahhh... the days when Mekhi Phifer was a video ho are gone now. He was a good video ho, too. Did you catch him? ::Licks lips::

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Written by SOHH Breezy on August 16, 2007 9:00 AM

August 30, 2007

Throwback Thursdays: Do You Remember, Girl?!

To all the MJJ haters out there: Look, the man turned 49 yesterday, aight? I gotta show him some kind of love.

Okay, alot of people figure Mike's best video is "Thriller", and "Billie Jean" is highly commended because it was the first video from an African-American artist to be played on MTV. ANYWAY, this is MY favorite Michael Jackson video.

Y'all remember when this first premiered on ABC's TGIF (they preempted Family Matters in favor of the video)? I remember being a lil' kid trying to do the Egyptian dance in front of my television, and my mom looking at me like "Go 'head, baby!" Ha! MANN, that's taking it back!

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Written by SOHH Breezy on August 30, 2007 9:00 AM

September 6, 2007

Throwback Thursdays: a la De La Soul

How about this time, I throw it waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back, to 1989?!

I know y'all are feeling me on this one, fam!