Remember When Hip Hop and Rap Was Fun?

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My dad’s birthday was a months ago so we took a mini-road trip to his favorite restaurant and some museums. I made a little road trip mix because I couldn’t just plug in my ipod and go. What I listen to and what I would feel comfortable listening to with my father is just not the same thing. Ever. I put in a few songs on the mix that were iffy – I didn’t know if he would like it or not. Turns out, those were his favorite ones.

One of the first songs was “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool, Doug E. Fresh, and Biz Markie

We were talking about the music playing and he made the comment, “See, that’s how it’s supposed to be. Music used to be fun.” One of the next songs was “Check the Rhime” by A Tribe Called Quest.

He played this song about 34 times in a row. While it’s possible he enjoyed the songs purely because it reminded him of the time period (early 90s) I truly believe it was because the songs were pure. I don’t mean pure like they weren’t saying anything wrong because there’s definitely some references to sex, drugs, and what have you but at least it was subliminal.

The mix was a hit and made for a feel good road trip. Some of the other songs were:

“Poison” – Bell Biv Devoe
“Google Me Baby” – Teyana Taylor (Yeah, he liked this one)
“I Want to Go Back” – Trin-i-tee 5:7 (Sampled “Back In The Day” by Ahmad)
“Good Ol’ Days” – Tamyra Gray
“Children’s Story” – Slick Rick
“Think (Freedom)” – Aretha Franklin
“Love and Happiness” – Al Green

What songs will always be a “feel good” song for you? What songs can you bond over with your parents or others?

Article by Michelle Huxtable

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