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“Word, Gettin’ A Girl is Hard, It Ain’t Funny”
“Kangol don’t know if she want me or my money” – U.T.F.O. In 1987, I gave a blank Memorex cassette tape to a high school basketball teammate and asked if he would make me a copy of that album he … Continue reading
“The Time is Now, the Place is Here.”
It’s Christmas time and Sincerely the 80’s has got the spirit… Continue reading
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Tagged A Very Special Christmas, Christmas, Christmas in Hollis, rap, Run DMC
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“Have You Ever Been Stabbed in the Back…”
May brings us warm weather, Mother’s Day, graduations, and yes – yearbook signings! A look back at the popular tradition with help from a 1989 hit by Jody Watley. Continue reading
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Tagged Eric B. & Rakim, Friends, Jody Watley, Norman, Norman High School, rap, yearbook
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“Hey Leroy, Did You Hear About That Boy Mike Tyson?”
“I seen him hit this boy, and he hit the boy so hard his head flew off into the eighteenth row. They had to get his head out of the eighteenth row!” – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince … Continue reading
“This Speech is My Recital”
Public speaking is often a thankless, unmemorable event for many, but on rare occasions it can be inspiring and engaging. Continue reading
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