The year was 1986. Video Music Box in New York was the place to see the premiere of a video that would change my life. Of course I'm talking about "King Holiday" by the King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew. Not only is it a great song featuring many of our old school hip hop and R&B heroes, and one that set me on my current career path as an activist, I guarantee you it'll be one of the only times you see the following:
- Kurtis Blow and Menudo swaying side by side
- Lisa Lisa looking lost without Cult Jam
- Ronnie and Mike of New Edition with actual singing solos, and
- Whitney rocking a sweater-headband combo (all that was missing were matching leg warmers for the trifecta!)
Word to Dexter King.
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Oh, and if anyone knows exactly what Kurtis says during his solo rap near the end of the song, please tell me. I'll gladly say that you're better than me for a whole day.
Today, as the nation commemorates Dr. King's birthday (yes, we know his birthday is actually January 15th), and I reminisce about my unhealthy crush on Stacy Lattisaw, take a moment to peep the video and ask yourself: Do you want to love somebody?
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