Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (born June 14, 1969), better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name (Lorenzo). “Final Frontier” is the solo debut single by MC Ren released from his debut album, Kizz My Black Azz. It was released on September 14, 1992 and was produced by Bobby “Bobcat” Ervin of the L.A. Posse. Though the song was only a minor success, making it to 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 17 on the Hot Rap Singles, it has arguably become MC Ren’s most well known song. Posted By: @djmikesessions (Check Out Video After Jump)
#IFWT Classic Video: Nas F/ Lauryn Hill – If I Ruled The World
“If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)” is a 1996 hit hip hop single by Nas featuring Lauryn Hill of The Fugees. It is based on the 1985 hit of the same name by rapper Kurtis Blow and samples the beat of “Friends” by Whodini. The single was Nas’s first Top 20R&B hit, and was also nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. Lauryn Hill’s verse interpolates the song “Walk Right Up To The Sun” by The Delfonics. The song’s lyrics feature Nas discussing the various things he would do if he “ruled the world and everything in it”. Posted By: @djmikesessions (Check Out Video After Jump)
#IFWT Classic Video: Frankie Cutlass F/ Fat Joe & Doo Wop – Boriqua’s On Da Set
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#IFWT Classic Video: Faith Evans – You Used To Love Me
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH “You Used to Love Me” is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Faith Evans from her debut album Faith. Released as a single in 1995, it peaked at number 24 on theBillboard Hot 100 chart. Produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Chucky Thompson, the song was featured in The Notorious B.I.G biopic, Notorious (2009), when Faith Evans character sees B.I.G. with another woman in a hotel. In addition, it was also featured in the 2008 film, The Wackness. Posted By: @djmikesessions (Check Out Video After Jump)
#IFWT Classic Video: Santana F/ Wyclef, The Product G&B – Maria Maria
“Maria Maria” is a song by Santana featuring The Product G&B. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for ten weeks on April 8, 2000. At the 2000Grammy Awards, the song won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In 2008, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Hot 100 chart, Billboard compiled its list of the top 100 songs since the inception of the chart in various categories. “Maria Maria” came in at #96 on the list of the Billboard: All-Time Hot 100 Top Songs, and #2 on the list of Top Billboard Hot 100 Latin Songs of All Time. Later, it was named the 14th most successful song from 2000 to 2009, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. (If You Have A Favorite Classic Video Let Us Know) Posted By: @djmikesessions (Check Out Video After Jump)
#IFWT Classic Video: Mase F/ Total – What You Want
“What You Want” was the second single released from Mase’s debut album, Harlem World. It was produced by Nashiem Myrick of the production team, The Hitmen and featured vocals by R&B group, Total. “What You Want” was another successful single for Mase, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second straight top 10 single, and was certified gold on February 14, 1998. (If You Have A Favorite Classic Video Let Us Know) Posted By: @djmikesessions (Check Out Video After Jump)
