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[Throwback Thursday] Coolio feat. L.V. | “Gangsta’s Paradise”

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Maybe one of the most epic hip hop songs of all time, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was as inescapable in the 90s as Coolio’s ridiculous-ass hair. It even got its own Weird Al parody, “Amish Paradise,” that also became a huge hit (much to Coolio’s dismay). The video for “Gangsta’s Paradise” was just as iconic as the song. Originally recorded for the Dangerous Minds soundtrack, it features Michelle Pfiefer having a stare-down with a dark and ominous Coolio, and L.V. having steam blown in his face (for effect?).

Everything about this song screams “This is one of the greatest f*cking hip hop songs of ALL time,” and you’d be hard-pressed to argue.

[Throwback Thursday] Ol’ Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis | “Got Your Money”

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Regardless of a completely insane person (like taking a limousine to collect his welfare check while he still had an album in the Top-10), the ODB was unstoppable in the 90s. Even after numerous arrests that concluded in jail time, getting shot on multiple occasions, and (not really) taking care of his 13 children, Ol’ Dirty Bastard is still regarded as a legend of hip hop. “Got Your Money” was his highest-charting (solo) single, and featured Kelis (who would later do that stupid “Milkshake” song) and production by The Neptunes (who, as both producers and two-thirds of N.E.R.D., would continue to kick-ass for eternity).

The video for “Got Your Money” is basically 4-plus minutes of the 70s blaxploitation film, Dolemite, with a wigged ODB and Kelis mixed in. Dirt McGirt, you will be missed.

[Throwback Thursday] Fatman Scoop feat. Faith Evans | “Be Faithful”

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Taking it back to my high school dances circa 2003. Fatman Scoop turns Faith Evans’ hit “Love Like This” into a friggin’ party anthem. And those bobblehead characters in the video are all sorts of ridiculous. So come on and put yo hands up!

Fatman Scoop feat. Faith Evans | “Be Faithful” [mp3]

[THROWBACK THURSDAY] Aaliyah feat. Timbaland | “Are You That Somebody”

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I’m taking it back to 1998 with this Aaliyah hit, which was actually recorded for the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack (you might remember that as the point of no return into Eddy Murphy’s now crap-tastic movie career). Aaliyah was the “Princess of R&B” and Timbaland was really making a name for himself both as a performer and a producer.

Timbaland’s beats (and rhymes) and Aaliyah’s soft, soulful vocals still make this a club jam, not to mention how unforgettable that baby sound in the back ground is.

I remember having such a crush on Aaliyah then, and the clothes she wears in the “Are You That Somebody” video only cemented the fact that I have hella good taste in ladies.