Story: I first heard this song at the end of 97 (although I didn't know what it was). Funk Flex played it right after "You Know My Steez" premiered on Hot 97. My boy had taped it on cassette from the radio and we were playing ball and skating and just playing this dub over and over and over again...
A couple years go by and it is obvious the tape doesn't exist anymore but in the back of my mind I know the hook by heart. So I start asking every one I know. Hitting up DJ's, producers, record nerds, shop owners etc. NO ONE KNOWS THIS SONG! I feel like a dick because I am reciting the hook to all these people! I searched for this unknown record for years. Fast forward to January 2008! I am doing my yearly search and I see a song called Robo_Raw Like That on someone's want list! Put the title in eBay and find a store in Europe that has a copy!
Package arrives and the wax is cracked in half! Luckily dude had a double! I get that 12" and pop it on the table and "BAM BACK TO 1997". This song was obviously not as dope as it was in 97. I mean it's like 10 years ago. It's like revisiting Jermaine Dupri "Money Aint A Thang" in some sort of weird way! But this track brings back so many memories! Lyrics are whatever. Beat is really dope to me! It's just awesome! This came out on what I believe is Dr. Dre's (of Ed Lover and Dre fame) label. It is called Desperate Men!! I have seen this one a few times since I bought it! I guess once you know what it is it becomes more obvious. Still though don't know why other heads haven't caught on yet!
6 comments:
damn that shit takes me back!
WORD UP!thanks a lot man.
Funk Flex... he must have been screaming all over it on the tape you had. I can't stand that guy.
This is a good song though. Thanks.
Yo I am so glad you found this...Now I don't have to here you ask me everytime we chill...yo do know this song with a hook that goes........
good song. great blog! keep it up man
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