Throwback Jam of the Week: 9/17/18

It's that time of the week again here at 20 Years Before 2000...It's time for the THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK! These are the jams currently on my trusty Creative ZEN MP3 player and they encompass everything from Motown R&B classics to hip-hop and rap from the 90s! I would like to share them with you in the hopes that they can get you on your feet and bring back some sweet nostalgic memories! So throw on your leather jacket, cut your hair in the fresh Caesar style and slip on your Adidas as we take you back! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK...

Artist: Grandmaster Flash

Song: White Lines (Don't Do It)

Album: White Lines (Don't Do It) 12-inch single (Released 1983)

Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: N/A

Bonus Fun Fact: The unofficial video for this song was directed by Spike Lee during his time as a student at NYU and features Laurence Fishburne! Duran Duran covered this song in 1995 on their "Thank You" album!

Knicks Ghostbusting...

Saw this promo for the upcoming Ghostbusters movie last night while watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals (Cleveland 120, Golden State 90) and thought it was pretty AWESOME! Wayyyyy better than the Kobe version. I think I would be more excited to see this Melo, Spike, Frazier & Porzingis lineup than the one in the GB reboot. Although I might sub in Patrick Ewing for Porzingis? I really do want to like the 2016 Ghostbusters, I am trying hard, but then I see something that makes me question how good this could be again. I know Dan Aykroyd gave it the thumbs up, but he also can stand to make a lot of money if the movie does well. I will more than likely see GB2016 in theaters and then I can finally decide if it is worthy of taking over the franchise I loved so much as a kid.

While watching the above promo, I was reminded of the time I met Spike Lee and saw him talk at my college. He was very nice and signed a copy of "Do The Right Thing" (1989) for me. Then he talked with the student body and was very motivating and empowering. Truly a highlight from my college career and a moment I'm glad I didn't pass on.

"My people, my people, what can I say; say what I can. I saw it but didn't believe it; I didn't believe what I saw. Are we gonna live together? Together are we gonna live?"

- Mister Senor Love Daddy