Throwback Jam of the Week: 12/12/22

 Throw on your Best Christmas suit and celebrate as we take you back to the 80s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: New Edition
Song: Christmas All Over The World
Album: Christmas All Over The World (1985)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: N/A
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was the last song recorded with Bobby Brown on vocals before he was kicked out of the band for his behavioral issues!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 11/14/22

 Throw on your Hippie Glasses and take every little piece of my soul as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: PM Dawn
Song: I'd Die Without You
Album: The Bliss Album...? (1993)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: #3
Bonus Fun Fact: This song first appeared on the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy movie "Boomerang" in 1992!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 11/7/22

 Throw on your Short Circuit t-shirt and prepare to take the stand as we take you back to the 80s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: El DeBarge
Song: Who's Johnny?
Album: El Debarge (1986)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: #3
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was used in the movie Short Circuit (1986) and was El Debarge's only top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 charts after leaving his family's band Debarge in the mid 80's!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 10/31/22

 Throw on your Red Leather Jacket, and dance with some zombies as we take you back to the 80s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Michael Jackson
Song: Thriller
Album: Thriller (1982)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: #4
Bonus Fun Fact: Vincent Price was brought in for the "rap" portion of the song when it was decided that a horror icon needed to recite the lines. Luckily, Quincy Jones' wife, Peggy Lipton was a friend of Vincent Price.

Throwback Jam of the Week: 10/10/22

 Throw on your sideways cap and start livin' on the edge as we take you back to the 80s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Janet Jackson
Song: Black Cat
Album: Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 1
Bonus Fun Facts: This song garnered Jackson a Grammy nomination for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance". This gave Jackson the distinction of being the only person to be nominated for a Grammy award in 5 different music genres including Rock, Rap, Pop, Dance & R&B!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 9/26/22

 Throw on your darkest tinted shades and head to Lover's Lane as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Song: Reminisce
Album: What's The 411? (1992)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 57
Bonus Fun Facts: This song features a sample from the song "Stop, Look, Listen" by MC Lyte! The remix of this song features Pete Rock & CL Smooth!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 9/19/22

 Throw on your Phattest Earrings and head to the dance club as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Zhane
Song: Hey Mr. DJ
Album: Pronounced Jah-Nay (1993)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 6
Bonus Fun Facts: This song includes a rap verse provided by Fam of the rap group Rottin Razkals!! This trio was featured on songs from several Naughty By Nature albums, including  19 Naughty III, Poverty's Paradise and IIcons!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 8/22/22

 Throw on your shades and vibe over to Philly as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Boyz II Men feat. Treach, Craig Mack, Busta Rhymes & Method Man

Song: Vibin' (Remix)

Album: The Remix Collection (1995)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: N/A
Bonus Fun Facts: Allegedly, this album was released by Motown against Boyz II Men's wishes and eventually led the group to leave their record label!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 7/11/22

  Throw on your dopest overalls, and get into my car as we take you back to the 80s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Billy Ocean
Song: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Album: Tear Down These Walls (1988)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 1
Bonus Fun Facts: This song was Ocean's final #1 hit in the U.S. and was featured in the film "License To Drive" which starred Corey Haim & Corey Feldman.

Throwback Jam of the Week: 5/30/22

 Throw on your Tune Squad Jersey, and head to the Space Jam as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Chris Rock & Barry White
Song: Basketball Jones
Album: Space Jam: The Soundtrack (1996)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: N/A
Bonus Fun Facts: Cheech & Chong released the original version of the song "Basketball Jones" in 1973!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 5/16/22

 Throw on your Leather Jacket, and head to Harlem as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Keith Sweat
Song: Twisted
Album: Keith Sweat (1996)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 2
Bonus Fun Fact: This song topped the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 for 14 straight weeks in 1996!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 5/9/22

 Throw on your Eye Black, and head to the ATL as we take you back to the 90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: TLC
Song: Diggin' On You
Album: CrazySexyCool (1994)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 5
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was the 4th and final single released from the album CrazySexyCool and features synthesizers and drum programming by Babyface!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 4/11/22

 Throw on your weirdest outfit, and head to the dessert as we take you back to the 80s/90s! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Janet Jackson

Song: Escapade

Album: Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)

Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 1

Bonus Fun Fact: This song won a BMI Pop Award for being the year's most played song and was the third of 7 singles from the "Rhythm Nation" album to reach the Billboard top 5!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 1/24/22

  Throw on your Pleather Jacket and head to the photo shoot as we take you back to the 90's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Shanice
Song: I Love Your Smile
Album: Inner Child (1991)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 2
Bonus Fun Fact: This song features a saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis and reached the #1 spot on the music charts in Zimbabwe in 1991!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 12/13/21

  Throw on your Dinosaur Pajamas and head to the Airport as we take you back to the 90's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Darlene Love
Song: All Alone On Christmas
Album: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Soundtrack (1992)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: #83
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was written by Steve Van Zandt and features The E Street Band. The music video features Macaulay Culkin acting as the songs producer!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 11/29/21

 Throw on your Dopest Suit and head to the street dance as we take you back to the 90's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Tevin Campbell
Song: Round And Round
Album: T.E.V.I.N. (1990)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: #12
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was featured on the "Graffiti Bridge" soundtrack and was produced by Prince as Tevin Campbell's first solo single!

Throwback Jam of the Week: 11/1/21

 Throw on your leather pants and crimp your hair as we take you back to the 90's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: En Vogue
Song: Don't Let Go (Love)
Album: Set It Off Soundtrack (1996)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 2
Bonus Fun Fact: This song sold 1.3 million copies, certifying it platinum by the RIAA. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1997 for "Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group".

Throwback Jam of the Week: 10/25/21

  Throw on your leather hat and head to Spook Central as we take you back to the 80's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Bobby Brown
Song: On Our Own
Album: Ghostbusters II Soundtrack (1989)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 2
Bonus Fun Fact: This song reached #1 on Billboard's "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" and features backing vocals by Babyface.

Throwback Jam of the Week: 9/27/21

 Throw on your shiny suits and head to Harlem World as we take you back to the 90's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: 112 feat. Mase
Song: Love Me
Album: Room 112 (1998)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 17
Bonus Fun Fact: This song contains a sample of the Luther Vandross song "Don't You Know That?".

Throwback Jam of the Week: 9/20/21

Throw on your baggy pants and head to the barber shop for the fresh Gumby cut as we take you back to the 80's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!

Artist: Bobby Brown
Song: Every Little Step
Album: Don't Be Cruel (1989)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 3
Bonus Fun Fact: This song was the fourth single off the "Don't Be Cruel" album and won Brown a Grammy in 1990 for "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance".