I have no idea how or why this song came to mind as I haven't heard it nor thought about it in perhaps 15 years. However, that is the beauty of the Cut of the Week feature - dusting off some old favorites to share for no specific reason.
Kid 'N Play were a successful hip hop duo that experienced the zenith of their relevance upon the release of their 1988 album 2 Hype coupled with their ability to parlay their fame into the House Party movie franchise (and don't forget the cult classic Class Act). Kid's eraserhead-flattop and the group's inexplicably infectious kick-step dance routine may be written off as schtick, yet Kid 'N Play knew how to emphasize feel-good party vibes with simple, direct lyrics and catchy choruses. Although the New Jack swing element in most of their tracks make the music sound very dated, it's nice to reminisce to way back when, when hip hop artists could be overtly positive and relatively clean without sacrificing the fun aesthetic to their music.
Give it a listen and enjoy.
Kid 'N Play - "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody"
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