Growing up in the late nineties I remember spending my time quoting rap lyrics in the lunchroom and having daydreams that could have easily been directed by Hype Williams himself. Biggie inspired designer label delusions of grandeur regularly dropping names like Moschino, Coogi and DKNY. The Neptunes had us kick, pushing to Kelis and Busta Rhymes had my class changing the lyrics to “Dangerous” to represent the class of 2001. Back then hip-hop was filled with better music video budgets and messages that were centered around money, power and respect; what we needed in life if Lil’ Kim had anything to say…. Continue
