Ain't Nothin But A Party: Black Music Moves The Crowd by Sheldon Taylor
Dig deep in the archives of Black music’s creative continuum and you’ll find a wealth of utility. Protest songs and get-money anthems mobilized and motivated. Certain records leveled us up and lamented our dead homies. We received messages in music and absorbed the power of love. Just as impactful were celebratory uptempo songs that gave us life that captured the rhythm of the night. Here's a partial playlist: Headsprung (2003) LL Cool J Momentarily stepping away from his signature love songs and chest-beating rhymes, LL Cool J lobs a curveball courtesyTimbaland-crafted club banger (Timbaland/Ladies Love on the track”). Welcome to the spot where the champagne’s plentiful and the women get in for free ("just have ID"). You'll find L posted up in the back holding court. He's an equal-opportunity party rocker so ladies---no need to get your hair done and fellas---no need to throw down once---the GOAT’s got you covered. Family Affair (2001) : Mary J. Blige Circular...