Flashback Friday: Fiona Apple and Mos Def

It seems the closer we get to July 4, the closer we get to the sun. It’s insanely hot in our neck of the woods. Squirrels are bursting into flames and the candy paint is literally dripping from old school caddys.


Here’s some music to get you through the final day of the week. Stay cool this weekend.


Javacia gets her Apple a day. 

Fiona Apple, When the Pawn… (1999)


Jai said: I’ve spent the whole week listening to Fiona Apple’s new album The Idler Wheel…  and though I love it my favorite Apple album is still her second studio release, When the Pawn... Fun fact: the full name of the CD is actually When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He’ll Win the Whole Thing ‘Fore He Enters the Ring There’s No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won’t Matter, Cuz You’ll Know That You’re Right. Try saying that three times fast.  





Also check out:
“Paper Bag”
“Love Ridden”


Edward proves that some actors CAN rap.

Mos Def, Black on Both Sides (1999)


Edd said: “I was pretty late to the party on this one. Even though I enjoyed all of this album’s singles, I didn’t hear the set in its entirety until about five years later. Man, I missed out. Front to back, it’s one of the most complete albums you’ll ever hear. Consider it the descendant of The Fugees’ magnificent The Score. If that doesn’t convince you of its greatness, try this: The wifey has all but given up on hip hop, but this is the ONLY rap album she still listens to. You need this album in your life.”

Also check out:
“Ms. Fat Booty”
“Mathematics”