Happy Friday Sisters! You know how you go without hearing a song for years and then you hear it out of the blue again and you are like “Oh My God”! That's how I felt when I recently heard Rob Base & DJ EZ Rocks “It Takes Two”. I remember when that song came out and it still gets me going to this day. This brought me to reminisce of one of the most hottest and poetic hip-hop groups “A Tribe Called Quest! Wow, remember when hip-hop was fun, innocent, playful, and reflective? Aaah! If you don't have A Tribe Called Quest in rotation then you better go pick it up. I am going to dust ours off and get back into the real hip-hop groove!

Inspirational Beauty Sahra Indio has such a lovely voice. I love when I find female reggae artists that sings with such positivity and shares a poetic storyline within her lyrics. Be sure to pick up her latest album entitled “Change”.

Now how can we have a “Remember That” moment without including Arrested Development in the mix! I use to listen to their albums constantly throughout my teen years and I was always so in love with the culture that they were sending across the airwaves that I didn't see much of during the 90's. So needless to say this group at the time was exotic in comparison to the directions that most R&B and Hip Hop groups were heading towards.

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young.

There is no doubt that Whitney's voice has graced the times of many of our favorite and happiest memories, and maybe even sad ones. This blast from the past makes me smile just looking at all the bubblegum colors and animated dancing! Whitney has gone through and been through a lot but her voice will never cease to be a classic. What's your favorite Whitney song?

"Classic hip-hop beats are freshened up with the sultry vocal harmonies and showering flows of Jennifer Johns. While honing her singing skills in the Oakland Youth Chorus, the sexy songstress/MC fell in love with hip-hop culture and decided to meld her R&B ambitions with boom-bap rap. The versatile Johns is well on her way to establishing herself as one of hip-hop soul's elite." -Chicago Tribune

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

Cocoa Tea is one of my favorite reggae singers. His use of political and social issues within his music is pleasantly combined with traditional rhythms that will not only leave you feeling good, but will leave you in deep thought after hearing many of his songs, like this song he did on the immigration laws. I love music that can carry a positive message without sounding preachy or “cheesy”.

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

Okay, so of course we all remember EnVogue...the original Detiny's Child. LOL. This use to be one of many of my favorite songs from the group. I have no idea what the members of the group is up to now, except for Dawn, I think she has a recent album. Anyhow, Hoping this week was good to you! Happy Friday!

Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project (release date March 18, 2008) is an album overflowing with stories. There is the story of how it was made: a ten-year labor of love that started with five years of collecting songs and discovering striking female voices, followed by recording sessions in a seaside hut, and ending with exquisitely detailed and subtle production wizardry. There are the stories told in the songs: of hurricanes that swept away homes and livelihoods, a son murdered in a far-off village, the pain of childbirth and other struggles and triumphs of daily life. There are the personal stories of the women who participated in this magical recording project: mothers and daughters who, while working tirelessly to support their families, sing songs and pass on the traditions of their people to future generations.

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

“I never met Ailey, but to dance Alvin Ailey's pieces is to know Alvin Ailey. If you dance Revelations once, you know Alvin Ailey” - Dwana Smallwood

Dancer Dwana Smallwood, a member of the renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Company is full of grace, structure, and beauty. She is most popularly know for her performance of “Cry”, which was a 1971 piece that Alvin Ailey originally composed for dancer Judith Jamison. "It's about the struggle and triumph of black women/ One hundred years ago, 50 years ago and today...I have to look to all the women in my life to be able to dance this piece."

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

Julie Dexter is one songstress that blends the smoothness of Jazz with conscious lyrics. She has a wonderful voice and her song "Choices" from her "Conscious" album is one of our favorites. It's funny how we go through life and we are with others who are only there for a short amount of time...just long enough to teach us something about yourself so that you can grow into loving and appreciating someone else that much more. Choices...never regret them!

There is just something refreshing about hearing old songs again, whether it's from your era or well before, listening to old songs can keep you feeling young, vibrant, and can possibly keep your memories in check by taking us back to our younger years. So check in every Friday for your "Remember That" fix!

You can always count on soulstress Ndambi to offer up some jazzy sultry and upbeat sounds. She will always be a ymib favorite and this song in particular is one of my favorites. I remember when I first heard her album "Little Lost Girl Blues" and I instantly fell in love with her "Nina Simone" like voice(who happens to be one of her biggest role models). In case you missed it, be sure to check out her interview she did with ymib!

“I would like to be remembered for my voice, of course. But also for helping to spread the music of my ancestors—all those people who were never recognized for their work or for their beautiful culture. - Susana Baca

In Caló, the gypsy language, Techarí means "Free." Wherever in the world they find themselves, they follow their own road.

We dedicate this post to the memory of Ms. Donda West. Mother of Kanye West, Donda West has died at the young age of 58. Our heart, our prayers, and our visualizations for understanding, peace, and strength goes out to the West Family.This is yet another example to remind ourselves that our loved ones of today are not promised to us tomorrow, so take the time to say how you feel & tell them you love them....give them a big hug and hold no regrets!

“Dr. Donda West, the manger and mother of superstar Kanye West died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital. She was 58.

Just a little reminder to to pick up Alicias new album "As I Am" on November 13th! We are sure that it is going to be full of lyrical sweetness! She has been gracing the covers of many many magazines lately, and the anticipation is growing fast!