Comments on: Old School Fridays: Political or Socio-Political Songs! http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html Pontifications, coonery, quips, blasphemy, miscegenation, freshness, concern for celebrity life, the beauty of blackness, the sorrow of work-life, the curse of brilliance, and sassy stories. [Pop culture criticism, entertainment reviews, and humor writing by Thembi Ford.] Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:35:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Michelle http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2272 Michelle Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2272 aww, i started getting teary-eyed listening to the lyrics...makes me want to use it to choreograph a socially-conscious dance piece with the kids... aww, i started getting teary-eyed listening to the lyrics…makes me want to use it to choreograph a socially-conscious dance piece with the kids…

]]> By: Creolebuttafly http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2230 Creolebuttafly Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2230 Nu-Nu, you will be glad to know, that this song graces the presence of my mixed tape #12 or #18, one of dem.. But, yeah I remember this joint.<br/><br/>1. It was big, well at least to me, to have Kels and The Nasty Man involved on the same project<br/>2. again... where was Prince?<br/>3. I saw Pac in the back row.. Nu-Nu, you will be glad to know, that this song graces the presence of my mixed tape #12 or #18, one of dem.. But, yeah I remember this joint.

1. It was big, well at least to me, to have Kels and The Nasty Man involved on the same project
2. again… where was Prince?
3. I saw Pac in the back row..

]]> By: Get Togetha http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2226 Get Togetha Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2226 This Video brings a sentimental tear to my eyes. I look at all the faces of these brothers who gave a try at making a difference. This Video brings a sentimental tear to my eyes. I look at all the faces of these brothers who gave a try at making a difference.

]]> By: Malcolm http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2222 Malcolm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:36:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2222 Excellent pick Thembi! It's been awhile since I heard this one. I'll have to add this to my "to be downloaded" list for the next time I visit Napster. Excellent pick Thembi! It’s been awhile since I heard this one. I’ll have to add this to my “to be downloaded” list for the next time I visit Napster.

]]> By: MsMarvalus http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2219 MsMarvalus Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2219 That Jason's Lyric soundtrack had lots of gems...this is one of my faves...<br/><br/>I have to agree with Mrs. G...can you see the current faces of hip-hop doing a song like this? Methinks no...<br/><br/>Great choice! <br/><br/>Happy OSF (even though I'm late)! That Jason’s Lyric soundtrack had lots of gems…this is one of my faves…

I have to agree with Mrs. G…can you see the current faces of hip-hop doing a song like this? Methinks no…

Great choice!

Happy OSF (even though I’m late)!

]]> By: MrsGrapevine http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2217 MrsGrapevine Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:44:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2217 You are too funny, see I actually read the post as well as watch each video. <br/><br/>We need more song like this. Could you imagine all the rappers like Souldja Boy, Plies, and Rick Ross creating an anthem for young black men. <br/><br/>Great song, and post... You are too funny, see I actually read the post as well as watch each video.

We need more song like this. Could you imagine all the rappers like Souldja Boy, Plies, and Rick Ross creating an anthem for young black men.

Great song, and post…

]]> By: Vivrant Thang http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2215 Vivrant Thang Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:44:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2215 First of all, girl stop. LOL! You be cutting up for real and I love it!<br/><br/>I agree. Ensemble pieces would have folx in the studio and not fodder for Fresh and others to clown. Who am I kidding - shit wouldn't change.<br/><br/>Nice pick from one of my favorite movies. Real random but that's what I like about it :) Everyone looks so young! The years ain't been good to everyone. That's the game we need to play. Who has and hasn't preserved their sexy 14 years later!? First of all, girl stop. LOL! You be cutting up for real and I love it!

I agree. Ensemble pieces would have folx in the studio and not fodder for Fresh and others to clown. Who am I kidding – shit wouldn’t change.

Nice pick from one of my favorite movies. Real random but that’s what I like about it :) Everyone looks so young! The years ain’t been good to everyone. That’s the game we need to play. Who has and hasn’t preserved their sexy 14 years later!?

]]> By: Jazzy http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2214 Jazzy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:29:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2214 Oh and this was the R kelly I could not wait to play what happened to him? Oh and this was the R kelly I could not wait to play what happened to him?

]]> By: Jazzy http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2213 Jazzy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2213 Good one. I have not heard this one in a long time. I USED to be so in love with Tevin Campbell. Good one. I have not heard this one in a long time. I USED to be so in love with Tevin Campbell.

]]> By: Regina http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html/comment-page-1#comment-2210 Regina Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2008/08/old-school-fridays-political-or-socio-political-songs.html#comment-2210 Great pick! Lots of stars lending a voice!<br/>Have a great weekend! Great pick! Lots of stars lending a voice!
Have a great weekend!

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