Dang - 5 days, and I just missed it completely.
My contribution? Stranded on Death Row. Underrated as a posse cut and introduction to the Death Row inmates. Blew me away when I first heard it, with Kurupt just dropping bombs immediately. #BlackMusicSummer
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![Brandy - I Wanna Be Down (feat. Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo & MC Lyte) [Official Video]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hw6llbykdraekcgp3z2kwjx5/bafkreihos7qes7gzsmu63ja2gelpr6scmlbuyu6akzcofjd25eyrbcyx2e)
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Because it is amazing, each women showcases their flow, and still holds up. #BlackMusicSummer
A Party Ain’t A Party - Queen Penn
youtu.be/CF95dXw_1_c
#BlackMusicSummer
Ladies First - Queen Latifah and Monie Love www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qim...
#BlackMusicSummer
Not Tonight - Lil’ Kim
youtu.be/2StcXjwrGHY #BlackMusicSummer
#BlackMusicSummer
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"Buddy"
It's a great blend of native tongues & such a wholesome song about friendship.
#BlackMusicSummer
We're celebrating 52 years of hip hop this week as part of #BlackMusicSummer. The posse cut used to be an epic event, whether it was folks from the same crew or just artists who rocked with each other.
What's your ultimate posse cut? (And feel free to add why)!
All these recent album drops this summer don’t miss…🤗
#blackmusicsummer
Cover: Mary J. Blige - I'm Goin' Down
Original: Rose Royce -I'm Going Down
#BlackMusicSummer
George Michael - shhh I’ll happily trade a rapper from Chicago, & or 1 from Toronto… but Eeeyyye am keeping G.
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Week5 #BlackMusicSummer
Prince’s rendition is my favorite. I know an argument can be made for a better vocalist, IDC. It’s Prince, and few can pillow whisper you into full-on shenanigans like Prince.
Week5 #BlackMusicSummer 2/4
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‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ gets covered a lot. I’ve never heard a bad version of ICMYLM. I think Bonnie Raitt sang it 1st, but it’s #BlackMusicSummer so let's pretend it was Nancy Wilson. 1/4
OG: Nancy Wilson
Covers:
Prince
Tank
George Michael
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...and, of course, the Earth, Wind & Fire classic:
EWF - Can't Hide Love
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2/2
#BlackMusicSummer
Okay, I could do a whole-ass thread, but I'm just going to just do this one.
Original: Creative Source - You Can't Hide Love
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1/2
#BlackMusicSummer
This whole album is dope cuz she put some cold twists on just about every song, and THIS one might actually be better than the OG. Ramps up the sexy. #BlackMusicSummer
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Meshell Ndegeocello - Disturb This Groove
The System Don’t Disturb This Groove. It’s not necessarily better. I love both versions. I'm hitting reapeat, every time I hear them. open.spotify.com/track/7iAkNt... #BlackMusicSummer
Xscape - Who Can I Run To
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The Jones Girls - Who Can I Run To #BlackMusicSummer
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Honorable Mention
“Everlasting Love”
Mary J. Blige (1996)
youtu.be/Df64sdL8jTs?si=CyfwAYAxrqwJ5HQm
vs.
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan (1977)
youtu.be/GjYjFc-D0Pk?si=_TbSZei9iecpUZDm
Fight me 🥊
They saying Intro’s Ribbon in the Sky is better than Stevies and that Boys II Men “Can you stand the rain” better than NE’s …
#BlackMusicSummer
Cover: Gerald LeVert & Mary J. Blige - That's The Way I Feel About You
Original: Bobby Womack
#BlackMusicSummer
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The OG and preeminent cover steal. SO obvious, that no one even mentions it anymore. Matter of fact, MILLIONS of people don't even know her version ain't the original version.
#BlackMusicSummer
Aretha
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Otis
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I LOVE me some covers! Another one SOME people might consider blasphemy. Again, I ain't one of them people. 😁 #BlackMusicSummer
Jodeci Lately (Live)
open.spotify.com/track/4BSuhc...
Stevie
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Of course. Even Smokey's admitted it. open.spotify.com/track/6cZrsa...
The Miracles
open.spotify.com/track/1AwOic...
#BlackMusicSummer
Mother's Finest's version is hella dope, but Kashif and Meli'sa did that. #BlackMusicSummer
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Easily. youtu.be/DsEkqemhylE?... #BlackMusicSummer
To some this is blasphemy, but I'm not one of them. #BlackMusicSummer
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