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Young R&B stars on Black sitcoms, 1990s
“1999”
Young R&B stars on Black sitcoms, 1990s
I like writing from different fictional female perspectives: the main girl, the mistress, the hot girl, the not girl. This poem “Scrub-A-Dub” is about the “not” girl, or the girl that’s not conventional, not chosen romantically, etcetera. I actually didn’t come up with the poem title until the last line. That’s when I had the idea to connect it to TLC’s song “No Scrubs.”
Summer Walker music videos
Mariah Carey paying tribute to Patti LaBelle at the 1998 Essence Awards
Danielle Polanco in Omarion’s “I’m Tryna” music video
When I wrote “The Black Girl in Overalls,” I thought of Tionne from TLC (her country twang and the song “Waterfalls”). But the whole point about the character in this poem is her childlike innocence. That’s why I included a picture of Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Since there’s a whole debate about whether R&B is “dead,” I had to post this poem, “Lyrics of Love and Lament.” I’m a 2000s kid that loves ‘90s R&B. But there are definitely some incredible R&B artists in this generation: Summer Walker (my favorite), Jazmine Sullivan, Giveon, and Lucky Daye—just to name a few. What I will say, though, is that I would love to see more Babyface-inspired balladry, heartfelt songwriting, and the *sanging* that ‘90s R&B is known for. At the same time, R&B has to evolve, and the newer artists are making that possible.
Aaliyah, Romeo Must Die
Aaliyah performing “If Your Girl Only Knew” on Showtime at the Apollo, 1996
“California Love” was inspired by my recent trip to LA. I love ‘90s West Coast rap (including Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle album), so I had to include a picture of that rapper. This poem also mentions a few other California-related things: Malibu, wildfires, and the Hollywood sign.
Chilli, U Remind Me, 2001
Summer Walker on Still Over It, Apple Music (2021)
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Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison, A Different World (1987-1993)
“How to Bag a Baller” reads like a diss to those mentioned — but it’s not, I promise! I actually listen to all of the referenced rappers (and especially love Nicki). I just write my poems in character, and this character is smart-mouthed. Kinda like Nikki from Save the Last Dance.