I have been M.I.A., but I’m so happy to be back networking with my fellow bloggers on Old School Friday. The year I graduated, I voted for Bill Clinton in my first presidential election; my favorite rapper (Tupac Shakur) released All Eyesz On Me which went platinum in 4 hours; my favorite rapper was shot and killed; Lisa Marie Presley divorced Michael Jackson; MC Hammer files bankruptcy; Madonna pregnant with first child; R Kelly got saved and wrote I Believe I Can Fly. This meme was hard; it really took me back to some good times and good music.
It’s hard to pick a song, to be real I only listened to hardcore Southern rap during this time period. I was young, that’s all I can say. I’m trying to pick something that’s good for all, so my first choice is New Edition. In 1996 they reunited, including Bobby Brown and created yet another hit. For those that don’t like rap music this one is for you.
Now for my peers, the South was on the rise in 1996, because of all the east coast and west coast drama. So my days were spent listening to Tupac, Scarface, 8ball & MJG, UGK, Outkast, Master P, and anything screwed and chopped by the SUC. My second pick is from UGK, Diamonds & Wood the screwed version. Riding slab, this is how Texas did it.
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msladydeborah
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 14:56
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Hey Mrs. Grapevine,
I was wondering where you were! It is good to have you back!
New Edition brings back memories of my sons being at home and working my nerves by playing their music loud and long!
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Marty
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 15:15
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Alright, you young old head (LOL). Gonna have to share some slightly older school hip hop with you one day. In the meantime let me take you back a few years further with my contribution to Old School Fridays on MartyBLOGs when you get a minute. Happy New Year and Great Weekend to you and your readers.
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pjazzypar
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 15:29
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I love New Edition, with or without Bobby Brown. Happy OSF!
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Marvalus
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 17:48
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The New Edition I can hang with…I never got with that chopped and screwed stuff…just couldn’t get into it…
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revvy rev
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 19:09
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OK Texas. You are right. There was a lot of good stuff in ’96, but New Edition was a good choice. I’m not very familiar with the southern rap other than OutKast which I like. Welcome back and Happy OSF!
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hagar's daughter
Comment made on 01/09/2009 @ 19:44
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Ms G,
I forgot NE reunited briefly. I don’t remember this song at all. Although I don’t like rap I will have to look for the UGK video (I have never heard of them/him/her). I know Geto Boys “Mind Playing Tricks On Me” (am I old or what?).
Have a great weekend.
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LaKeshia @ Kreative Talk
Comment made on 01/10/2009 @ 07:49
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I remember this from New Edition. I am a southern belle…loved southern rap then, too!
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sHaE-sHaE
Comment made on 01/10/2009 @ 08:00
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Home town favorites yay! Hi Ms G. It’s about time you showed up. Hppy OSF.
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clnmike
Comment made on 01/10/2009 @ 10:04
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Great selection, NE was the gold standard of boy groups.
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Regina
Comment made on 01/10/2009 @ 12:24
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I love the grown and Sexy New Edition! They did there thing!
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Erectile
Comment made on 01/11/2009 @ 16:29
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