This is the most "unsure" I've been about a playlist because I'm 80% sure I'm missing a few songs. However, they'll come to me and I can always add them- so it's not the end of the world. Anyways, *Young Nudy voice*, I curated a playlist of all my fav features that haven't been included in any of my lists yet. I mean, these rappers floated all over the beat. I mixed a lot of eras, cultures, and some of these are more slept on than others. Hope you enjoy!
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There have been many times where a rapper just floated all over a beat that wasn't there's. Also, many times a rapper completely outperformed the artist they collaborated with- which is low key embarrassing. Here's a list of my favs that are most likely yours too. Thanks for tuning in! See you in two weeks.
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I used to be a movie addict. Now, you can't get me out of the house unless I'll be in the theatre laughing. The last movie I thoroughly enjoyed was Girls Trip. I just love comedy- especially romantic comedies. Here are the romantic comedies I've loved growing up, even though they had horrible ratings and I may be judged.
Juwanna Mann Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 10%
Y'all. Miguel A. Nuñez, Jr. from Life?! Lil Kim as his ex?! Vivica A. Fox as a star athlete and love interest?! Tommy Davidson as Puff Smokey Smoke!!!! The casting was excellent and so was the script. A man having to take responsibility for his actions and women being respected as professional athletes. Rare. Oh, and I almost forgot THE JENIFER LEWIS was his Auntie! I can't wait to show my kids this fav of mine.
Just Wright Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 45%
Everyone knows that Paula Patton can't act worth a damn. That doesn't take away from the performances of Queen Latifah, Common, Phylicia Rashad and Pam Grier though. Another iconic cast! Any time an attractive athlete suffers an injury, I always joke that I can get them "Just Wright." Get it? I know, I'm hilarious. This is such a complicated, authentic representation of love and intimacy that I crave every time I watch.
Strictly Business Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 10%
'90s Halle is my favorite Halle. Also, this is another fav of mine that stars Tommy Davidson. There's also the legendary Samuel L. Jackson. Or as Black folks say, "Samu-L Jackson." What I love most about this movie is that Waymon (Joseph C. Phillips) knew the moment he saw Natalie (Berry) that he loved her. He did everything possible, and I mean everything to win this woman over and I Stan. It's also just damn clever and funny. Extremely underrated. Another movie that my kids just have to know.
Fighting Temptations Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 42%
Beyoncé has a lot of haters when it comes to her acting. I love every single movie she has starred in though. Her Southern flair and attitude gets to shine. Since she no longer does a lot of interviews, I also love getting to see this side of her on the screen. Yet another film packed with legends: Shirley Caesar, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Wendell Pierce, Angie Stone, Rue McClanahan, Montell Jordan, Ann Nesby, Lou Myers, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, and THE O'Jays! Whew. That says it all. Press play on this movie whenever you can.
Woo Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 10%
First of all, Rest In Peace to John Singleton, one of the producers of this gem. Second of all, I had to make this gif myself which proves how severely underrated this movie is. I'm so upset by it, too. THE JADA PINKETT?! And once again...Tommy Davidson. It's clearly time that we give Tommy his flowers. Ok, let's get down to it: Jada as a lead, Tommy checking his friends' misogyny and toxicity, a TRANS CO-STAR with more than one line (who also isn't the butt of jokes), MORE TRANS actors, Paula Jai Parker, Foxy Brown, LL Cool J, Billy Dee Williams, Orlando Jones, and an accurate depiction of astrology. This movie is also an example that moving fast in a relationship can end well for a lot of couples. Unless your car gets hit by a truck...let's ignore all that. ;)
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