Monday, January 12, 2009

Ode To 90's R&B Female Groups... Part 1: Xscape

What is it about the 90's that I love so damn much? The music was definitely much more sound than now in my opinion. Specifically those female R&B groups. Each had their stamp not only in music history, but also in my heart. I felt each group had a factor that separated them from one another, but one thing we all know is that their music was equally phenomenal! My mood today had me thinking of these female groups and as a tribute, I'm gonna post some videos and just put my 2 cents about how fantastic they were and I know I'm reaching but if they ever had a reunion type concert where all get together, NCV will be the first in line to get some tickets. Remember, tonights blog is no countdown so they're in no particular order. Tonight its Xscape...

1. XSCAPE
This was a solid group! It made you understand their little "ghetto" selves in their music. You can't help but love being little badasses. For some reason, I feel that they remind me of a female version of Jodeci in the 90's. That little twist from the goody goody group that you can't help look at.

Who Can I Run To
A solid track on the Off The Hook album. I totally love that jazz club vibe on the video!



Just Kickin' It
Arguably their best song ever made. Such a laid back track with a little gangsta twist. You know if this song played in your car, you would be singing to it.



Do You Want To?
Arguably my favorite slow jam of theirs. It was also a perfect song for Tiny to completely put herself out there.



Understanding
The song that put these girls on the map. Such a simple message to a song. Sheer brilliance



Run To The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
This was one of those gems that never got the notoriety like all their other songs. The video to this day always gets me...



My Little Secret
Damn what a song! You know you grooved to this song at one point or another, no matter how naughty it was... Sneaky gals!



Keep On Keepin' On
Underrated track with MC Lyte. From the Sunset Park soundtrack.



That is just a snippet on the brilliance of Xscape. If you don't know them yet, well get introduced. There are so many more songs of theirs worthy to be put on here, but I just don't have the time. But they will always have a place our hearts. Hey were 90's cats. We're a little biased.