Thowback Joint: Country Grammar

Today's throwback joint is dedicated to the Cards and their World Series win. I feel like this is how the streets of STL are looking right about now: a bunch of dudes kicking it by their 'lacs while a bunch of hoochies dance and pop their coochies around them. God bless the Lou!

Throwback Joint 9.21.11

So today's throwback joint came to me because of my love of things that Black people are supposed to love. I am lazy and refused to grocery shop, so I bought an 8 piece of fried chicken from Publix to tide me over. I don't know if anyone has ever tried it, but honey and fried chicken is AMAZING. Get into it STAT. So anyway, after having some chicken, I wanted something sweet, so I cut myself some watermelon from the farmer's market. I was let down, as I have been getting watermelons from my grocery store (which I am sure if filled with pesticides and other bad shit that would make me want to buy local) and they were sweet as hell, but this one just tasted like a whole lot of nothing. I am not one to waste a good watermelon, so I thought 'what would Mariah Carey do?" and then I was like "duh, drizzle some honey on that shit and keep it moving" Once again I was saved by Mariah.

So yesterday I am on Facebook and I see an ad telling me that September is national honey month (in addition to National Latino Heritage Month) and I thought it was a sign. I had to really get into Mariah's Honey and make it today's throwback joint. I am not one to fuck with signs that the universe tries to send me.

This video is genius. I remember when it first came out. Mariah looked AMAZING. I wasn't used to seeing her ankles and she was running around in that Bond-esque swim suit and Gucci heels. My little zesty heart couldn't cope with it! Mariah is acting in this clip which should have all given us a glimpse into why "Glitter" was doomed from the jump. We see her dancing for the first (and last I believe) time. Listening to it today makes me wish hear Mariah belt out and sing. Keep the dancing and acting though. Thanks.

Throwback Joint: My Neck My Back

This video comes to us courtesy of Miss Thug Missus herself, Khia. I was thinking about this song today and I had to youtube it. I forgot how much I was amazed that this broad got put on. She's not pretty in an um, traditional way. It speaks volumes that she has stretch marks and her titties hang low like my chain, but she's ready and willing to put it all out on display. Bravo? Or Hoe sit down. You decided. Either way, it's a catchy song, an I'm not mad at that.

Throwback Joints: Erykah Badu Edition

Congrats to Erykah for having a baby. I heard that she blogged about the birthing process real time via Twitter. Eww. I heard she named the unfortunate sould Twitty Milk. At any rate, I have fallen in love with her all over again. The first video I'm posting is "Bag Lady" I LOVE THIS SONG. I know too many bag ladies and hope that I never become of them.




This second clip is "Tyrone" I have recently dusted off this phrase and thought now would be a good time to post the video.

Throwback Joint: Oops (Oh My)

Today's throwback joint is broken up into two parts. The idea came from Erykah Badu allegedly (lawd, I hope it's just a horrible horrible internet rumour, but i doubt it) naming her child Twitty Milk. After a few comments back on forth on facebook, Tweet's name came up and I thought "what happened to her ass?" I really did like her. "Smoking Cigarettes" is such a good song. Anyway, here is the video that kicked it all off:



P.S. How cool does that ice hotel look? I would LOVE to go to one of those.

Throwback Joint: Party All the Time

This video come to us courtesy of Eddie Murphy. The year was 1985. Ian was years old. Reagan was president and Eddie had his love of trannies on the downlow.
I have to give Eddie the credit. He was the original J. Lo. He stepped up and said "Hey, I don't suck THAT much and I'm famous...lemme make a record" J Lo. had Diddy at her side, while Eddie had Rick James. I'm not sure who is the winner of the two, so I'll have to get back at you. I must remark that I am feeling Rick James' hair. Now I know where Remy Ma jacked her style!

Throwback Joint: Shake Ya Body

The other day I was watching the Tyra show and it made me think "When did Tyra become a real talk show host?" I thought that shit woulda been canceled with a quickness, but I guess she proved me wrong. I then thought of cycle 2, when she got all emotional and was talking about wanting to pursue her dream of being a singer. She made her girls dance and shake it in the video (now if that ain't a pimp, I don't know what is..) and it was probably only seen by a couple hundred people. Poor Darkchild is probably pissed her wasted that beat. Now, Tyra just makes fun of her singing skills (or lack thereof) and pretends like this never happened:



Oh, but it did. And is it wrong, that I don't hate it?

Throwback Joint: This is Me Remix

Yesterday I was talking to my friend and she was telling me a serious story about this guy she is dating. Apparently he is all damaged, due to his crazy ex girlfriend. My friend has been trying to assure him that she's not (that) crazy. I had to interrupt her mid story to say "You know your situation reminds me of a song, right?" I then, proceeded to sing the chorus of this for her. So this goes out to my friend who isn't that crazy.
This video is also fitting because this was the original Danity Kane and MTB comes on tonight. Both groups had moderate success with their first albums, only to have rumours of breakups and solo deals tear them apart. Sad. I like how the video even has the Bad Boy answer to Eminem. Is it me or does he look like Donnie's guido-ed out cousin? Think about it and get back to me.

Throwback Joint: '03 Bonnie and Clyde

This song has been in my head the past few days and I'm loving it all over again. Just think, this was the first time people really started talking about Jay and Beyonce possibly being a couple. That was back in '03 and they're still together. As my close friend Whitney Houston would say "That's love....BLACK LOVE!" I think this video is beautiful and I love the melancholy vibe the Spanish guitar gives this song. Enjoy.

Throwback Joint: Dip It Low

Today's throwback joint came to me in my excitement around Beyonce's new CD that is coming out. Since I love Beyonce ALMOST as much as she loves fake hair, I could have simply posted a clip from her first album. That wasn't throwback enough for me. At work the other day, I saw that Ashanti will be in Gap Ads for Holiday 2008. That got me thinking of all the other R&B chicks out there who just fell the F off the Earth after Beyonce decided to go solo. I chose Christina Milian because I really enjoy this song. I like the video for a few reasons:
1.) It's Asian, like me
2.) The dance move at :47sec where she drops to the floor. Genius!
3.) Her introducing me to "poke it out, like yo' back broke"
4.) Rolling around and painting with her body

Basically Christina upped the hoe game and it kind of worked. We all were interested for a minute. Then Beyonce released a single or went to Starbucks and we all just stopped caring. Sad.

Throwback Joint: Jungle Fever

So the other day I was talking to someone I used to hang out with naked and they were like "I figured you'd only date whites" What is that supposed to mean? The way things have been going, I really cannot afford to deny a whole group of people like that. (please note: I am not hungry and desperate....yet) This song was the first thing to pop into my head. My sister used to sing this to me all the time because of my early love of white folks. (please note: my sister is rude and hateful at times) I love the line of "she's gone black boy crazy, I've gone white girl hazy" Not sure why, but it just makes me laugh.

Throwback Joint: Get On The Bus

This week's throwback comes to us from Destiny's Child. Yesterday was Beyonce's birthday and I really should have posted this then, but I got drunk and forgot. Whoops. Because I fear her parents and her growing power (she's bound to reach Oprah status by 2012) I decided to go ahead and post this ASAP. This is a song that most people don't know, as it was on a movie soundtrack. I like this song for a few reasons

1.) It's Timbaland and even though it's an old song, it could still bang on the radio today

2.) I love a good breakup song

3.)Beyonce is all over the track and only lets Kelly get a verse in while she catches her breath

4.) It features the original members.

5.) Even though the video kinda looks like they had a budget of 100, they all look good and I actually enjoy the video. Way to make it work ladies.

Enjoy

Throwback Joint: Up Jumps Da Boogie

Today's throwback joint comes from a time a long, long time ago (1997) when things were very different.

-Aaliyah was alive and setting the trends that broads today are trying to jack (I see you Cassie!)

-Missy was thick and rocking Finga Waves for days. I love her verse in this song. "I hang low like testicles" Really, who says that?

-Timbaland wasn't as ummm, familiar with the steroids back then.

Anyway, enjoy

Throwback Joint: Freak Like Me

I forgot how much I enjoyed Adina Howard. I was listening to Beyonce's first CD and she has a song that I used to think sampled Freak Like Me. Turns out Adina sampled this from Bootsy Collins. And to think, I thought she was so innovative! Well, I guess she is responsible for the "Pump Pump!" At any rate, this song is raunchy as hell, and I love it. Hell, I might even make it my new theme song.