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Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes wasn’t just the rapper of TLC. She was a visionary - creating video concepts, stage designs and much more for the group.

"Where has the time gone?!?!?! March 9th 1990 Kid n’ Play introduced the world to a frequent party scene that is seldom seen in this day and age - the HOUSE PARTY. A session where dress codes weren’t an issue, but you still came looking (and smelling) your freshest. Drinks were on tap, the DJ’s were king, people danced(!) and there were vibes aplenty until the music faded or you couldn’t handle anymore. Set to a back drop New Jack Swing and Hip-Hop the film set the perfect balance of the Coca-Cola 80s with the colourful tones and carefree essense of the 90’s.

Due to the impact this film had on me in my youth I felt compelled to celebrate the occasion with a video tribute celebrating the music of that year (plus a few earlier cuts) with a few skits thrown in for good measure.

If you were present during that era I hope you enjoy this throwback…If you weren’t do yourself a favour and get familiar…If you liked and know others that might, please, post, share or blog.”

Mr. Dex

For the Audio-Visual version click here: https://vimeo.com/mrdex/hp25

TRACKLIST

1. En Vogue - Hold On (Seven Inch Edit) (1990)

2. Samuelle - So You Like What You See (1990)

3. LL Cool J - Around the Way Girl (1990)

4. Bobby Brown - Don’t Be Cruel (1988)

5. SKIT: Kick It Pops

6. EPMD - So What’cha Sayin (1989)

7. Gang Starr - Take A Rest (Video Remix) (1990)

8. K-Solo - Spellbound (1990)

9. D-Nice - Crumbs On The Table (1990)

10. Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance (1990)

11. Eric B. & Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em (1990)

12. SKIT: Don’t bump the table

13. Wreckx-N-Effect - New Jack Swing ft.Teddy Riley (1989)

14. Guy - Groove Me (1988)

15. Guy - Wanna Get With U (1990)

16. Bell Biv Devoe - I thought It Was Me (1990)

17. Bell Biv Devoe - Poison (1990)

18. SKIT: Ain’t My Type Of Hype

19. Full Force - Ain’t My Type of Hype (1989)

20. SKIT: SWITCH!

21. Janet Jackson - Alright (1990)

22. Today - I Got the Feeling (1990)

23. Today - Why You Get Funky On Me (1989)

24. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way (1990)

25. SKIT: Don’t bump the table_2

26. Tony! Toni! Tone! - Feels Good (1990)

27. Monie Love - Monie In Middle (1990)

28. SKIT: Kid vs Play

29. Kid ‘N Play - Funhouse (1990)

30. Big Daddy Kane - It’s Hard Being The Kane (1990)

31. Public Enemy - Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya Man (1990)