When Heavy D and the Boys were at the top of the charts, I was a huge fan. My favorite song was actually a remake, but it was one of their most successful records because of the injection a quick rhythmic hip hop beat and melodic lyrics. Of course that was over 20 years ago and hip hop has evolved.
Listen:
RIP young man and fellow New Yorker.
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