Jamglue | Turn My Mic Up

Turn My Mic Up by thomasboi

Most recent mix from the glue of jam.

Channel Surfin' | Great Pretenders

Great Pretenders was a precursor to singing competitions - except the tween contestants lip-synced. A perfect blend of karaoke and singing in your own bathroom mirror, the late 90s early 00s show was hosted by none other than Wild Orchid. My sister and I would always ridicule the worst 'pretenders,' usually saying how much better we could have done. Looking back now I'd probably look as ridiculous as them lip-syncing to NSYNC's "I Want You Back." You can tell how popular this show was by the multiple YouTube clips accompanying this post......Yeah

'96 | Until that day comes...

When Wild Orchid's first single hit the airwaves, I swore they had to be sistas. Little did I know three sorority-looking ladies crafted such an incredible song. With Stacey Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie on lead vocals, it remains one of my favorites.

There was a particular remix on the B side that was straight fire. Have yet to find it anywhere.

New New | Old 2 the New

Spotted @ Urban Music. Feeling the entire concept. Hip-hop ain't dead.

LOL | Obamtourage

Never watched the show, but this is hilarious. Jeremy Piven's character as Hilary - priceless. Shout out to BWE.tv

'07 | GO!

If this had been the lead single to Mario's third album, he would have gained the much-needed momentum and respect he deserved after the success of "Let Me Love You." I have yet to purchase the album myself, but will soon. This, "Music for Love", and "Skippin'" all on one album. Dude is underrated.

SOS | Drums please!

You knew it was coming? You can't enjoy summer without blaring this at the family reunion.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Will Smith - Homebase

G101.3 | Its like rai-i-aaaiiin

Great wake up song. From Alanis Morissette's giant Jagged Little Pill. One of my favorites. The video is great too. Lyrics are unsettling honest, making it hard not to listen. Love the line, "10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife."

SOS | Songs of Summer

School's out; temperatures are rising; and both basketball and baseball are in full-swing. Could only mean one thing. Summer is upon us. My favorite time of year. Better than nice weather is the music that highlights the moments of June, July and August. They'll bump from car speakers and stay on your mind once winter's cold comes through. Let's prepare for 'hot fun in the summertime' with a 87|09 summer special : SOS. Classic. Appeared on Kool and the Gang's Light of Worlds, '74. Backdrop to 90s summer anthem.

SICK | X-Feet Unleashed

Peeped these @ TSS; killa fresh.

'98 | But everybody knows

One of five single released from Brandy's highly-successful Never Say Never. Song has a punch that just hits so deep.

LOL | Blame It (Barack Obama Parody)

Shout out to 3 Bruthas. Song is hilarious and "Michelle's" verse is actually nice. He should totally get on SNL.

'89 | Hype!

Song still bumps today; used in my favorite scene from House Party.

New New | Melanie Fiona

The Canadian R&B bombshell has been under the radar for a while now. After her touring overseas with Kanye, she's readying her debut, The Bridge, later this year. There is now visual aid for her first single "Give It To Me Right." Brother needs to visit the neighborhood up north, aye?

Bonus: It Kills Me

'95 | As I stand here contemplating...

These four ladies never received their due. With the perfect mix of hood, class, and talent, they were the street equivalent to En Vogue. This song alone, which was a cover, is one of their best and my personal favorite. Bonus: JD Remix